Job Description :
Position : QA Analyst
Locations : Minneapolies,MN
Duration : 6+ months
Primary Skills : Five years or more of IT quality assurance experience, including managing the QA process on projects.
Secondary Skills : Proficiency in writing test plans, creating test cases, test data, user documentation, test scripts, and managing/tracking defect logs.
Description :
Five years or more of IT quality assurance experience, including managing the QA process on projects
Proficiency in writing test plans, creating test cases, test data, user documentation, test scripts, and managing/tracking defect logs
Knowledge of all aspects of the software development life cycle including design, development, testing, implementation, and support
Experience with both manual QA processes and automated testing tools
Experience using Microsoft Office products including Excel
CSQA (Certified Software Quality Analyst) or CSTE (Certified Software Tester) certification is preferred
Effective analytical, organizational and time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization and contribute in a team environment
Experience with government, Tax or Finance applications are prefered.
Responsibilities :
The senior quality analyst (QA) must be a seasoned professional who can work at the program level and mentor other QAs. Scope of services include working with the stakeholders from the business, project team, and vendor to: 1) Write, maintain, and execute test scripts, cases and plans for unit, system, and regression testing
2) Troubleshoot and resolve testing issues Translate business requirements into testing requirements 3) Review functional and technical specifications to develop test plans and test cases; review and recommend manual testing processes 4) Establish and maintain documentation of test results 5) Maintain defect tracking system to ensure all critical issues are resolved at completion of project Facilitate project meetings 6) Mentor other stakeholders in QA methods and best practices.