Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for producing quality software by assisting a software development team in gathering requirements from the business and software users in order to produce specifications for programmers and testers. Validate that resulting software meets the requirements originally collected.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Establish a high level of code quality by executing test cases at the acceptance testing level as part of the functional testing or regression testing of the product
Record defects found and provide sufficient information for the resolution of those defects
Document test cases in the test management software designed for functional and regression testing of the product
Assist team members, product management, and technical support in identifying and resolving customer issues and product defects
Assist user documentation and technical support by assembling and providing concise and accurate information in regards to software functionality
Provide task decomposition, documentation and estimates in accordance with a basic understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle
Maintain a proficient knowledge and stay current with trends associated with software testing and quality assurance
Attend all meetings necessary for the seamless delivery of the product as part of the Software Development Life Cycle

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Typically 2 to 4 years of related professional experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION:

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline.

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

Basic understanding of industry practices
General proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures
Basic planning/organizational skills and techniques
Good decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Basic presentation and public speaking skills
Basic interpersonal skills
Developing professional credibility

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Basic knowledge of testing tools, test cases, test plans, and test suites
Basic ability to remain current on new quality assurance processes within the software industry
Good ability to interpret and execute test cases stored in applicable test management software
Basic ability to problem solve/diagnose in a technical space
Basic technical knowledge of broad business areas
Good knowledge of applicable issue tracking tools
Ability to keep skills current with changing industry demands as identified by the department training site.

Valid through: 4/17/2021