Software QA Analyst

Our client, a leading geospatial and information technology solutions provider, is looking for a Software QA Testing Analyst. The Testing Analyst position is responsible for creating and executing test cases across multiple web-based and mobile applications to ensure functionality is defect-free and meets the established acceptance criteria.

This is a Full Time, permanent position and NOT a contract.

The position is 100% onsite in Trenton, NJ and NOT remote

Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card) to be considered

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform testing tasks of medium to high complexity across multiple projects

Perform black box testing on modules, enhancements, functionality and report findings.

Develop and execute Test Cases across multiple projects

Contribute to project Test Plans

Write reports summarizing findings, categorizing bugs by criticality level, and making recommendations for prioritization.

Develop and execute Test Automation Scripts across multiple projects

Innovate and contribute to improving test standards, techniques, tools, and processes

Provide estimates for testing tasks

Collaborate with project managers, business systems analysts, UX designers, and application developers to deliver high-quality deliverables

Document and maintain meeting minutes, project scope specifications, stakeholders' requirements applicable documentation, as necessary.

Perform stakeholder requests, such as compiling reports, pulling data, etc.

Investigate end-users' concerns or reported issues, taking corrective action as appropriate and submitting documentation tickets to the vendor.

Perform multiple tasks/project with set deadlines.

Monitor unit email to compile and assess end-user feedback to propose suggestions for improving system performance.

Maintain / Troubleshoot software and enterprise system errors and operational issues.

Support production systems as urgent and critical issues arise; including possible non-business hours support on a rotating basis

Identify, set, monitor, and achieve individual goals

Leverage mentorship and peer relationships to increase proficiency in testing

Provide support and mentorship to team members

Required Experience

Five years of experience as a QA Tester or Software Testing

Bachelor's Degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related fields

Knowledge and experience in writing test cases, executing test plans, creating test reports, and bug reports

Knowledge and experience in Unit Testing, Regression Testing, and System Testing

Knowledge and experience using project tracking software

Knowledge and understanding of the basic testing methodology

Knowledge and experience in automated testing

Knowledge and experience in preparing and maintaining play books for software / enterprise systems

Working knowledge of development Agile and Scrum life cycle methodologies

Preferred Experience

Experience collaborating with stakeholders, end-users, and vendors to determine project requirements and specifications.

Experience with Microsoft's Azure Technologies

Experience using SQL to test complex business logic and validate the persistence of data

Strong customer service skills

Business Analyst skills or experience is strongly preferred.

Job Competencies

Analytical thinking/Problem Solving

Attention-to-detail

Building Relationships and Teamwork

Dependability

Job-Focused Learning

Results-Oriented