QA Analyst

Information Gateways, Inc.

$80K — $95K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or related technical field.
  • 5+ years of experience in IT testing and requirements creation.
  • Proficiency in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
  • Experience collaborating across teams to resolve software issues.
  • Active Public Trust clearance is required.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Agile teams to document business requirements as user stories in Jira.
  • Conduct functional and regression testing to ensure high-quality software delivery.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans, cases, and procedures.
  • Execute manual test scenarios to identify defects and validate features.
  • Document findings in tools like Jira and Confluence, and aid developers in defect resolution.
  • Utilize compliance testing tools to meet Section 508 Accessibility standards.
  • Stay informed on testing tools, methodologies, and accessibility standards.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams for a holistic understanding of projects.
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge testing tools.
  • Involvement in Agile environments that foster collaboration and speed.
  • A role that emphasizes problem-solving and analytical skills.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Quality Assurance Analyst

Active Public Trust clearance is required.

Position Overview
As a QA Analyst, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products. The candidate should have a background in manual and automated testing, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical project team members. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, including senior developers, project managers, product managers, and customers, to use software development best practices, understand requirements, and develop and implement solutions in Agile environments.

Rolls & Responsibilities:
  • Must be able to write SQL Queries.
    • Work with Agile project teams to identify and document the business requirements as user stories (in Jira) and conduct testing, such as functional and regression testing.
    • Understand all test processes and procedures to ensure delivery of defect-free, high-quality software.
    • Develop test plans, test cases, and testing procedures to conduct testing throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
    • Develop, document, and execute manual test scenarios to identify defects and validate new and existing features.
    • Develop test cases, document findings in tools (e.g., Jira, Zephyr, and Confluence), and work with the developers to mitigate them.
    • Utilize 508 compliance testing tools and guidelines to ensure deliverables meet Section 508 Accessibility standards.
    • Hands-on experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium and Cypress.io) is a plus.
    • Stay updated with the testing tools, methodologies, and accessibility standards.


Qualifications:
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or other related technical fields is required.
• 5+ years of experience conducting testing and creating requirements in IT environments
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• Collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders to resolve software issues and identify the scope of testing.

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