IT Software QA Specialist Sr

MANAGERS NOTES:

• Proactively engage in the endtoend software testing cycle as it pertains to the assigned projects.
• Ability to independently create and execute test plan test design test data.
• Ability to work and mange deliverables in multiple projects in parallel and manage time effectively.
• Collaborate and work closely with other QA SA and Dev teams for defect resolution.
• Work closely and follow direction from Project management / leadership team.
• Develop and execute test cases scripts plans and procedures (manual and automated).
• Knowledge and experience in testing and documenting test results related to IT projects of data warehousing IT application / product development ETL data modeling reporting data visualization reporting and software upgrades regression test verifications.
• Good understanding of SDLC process and procedures
• Experience in gathering and documenting requirements related to enterprise initiatives projects system migration or upgrade projects data warehousing and visualizations.
• Good knowledge of PL/SQL and able to write medium to complex queries.
• Working experience with SAP BO Tableau Oracle Exadata SAP HANA is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of data test analysis with strong Excel skills

PRIMARY PURPOSE: To develop maintain test and debug tests for software to meet defined requirements; to formulate and define moderately complex system scope and objectives; to prepare detailed specifications for testing applications; and to design implement test debug document and maintain test scripts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Becomes familiar with most aspects of the application including reports parameters claims management intake services carrier/client interfaces and vendor/business partner interfaces. Analyzes user needs as required; assists in design of tests to verify that end user needs have been met. Develops and modifies software test scripts and test plans to verify systems meet the specifications outlined in data processing requests; develops and maintains software test script and test plans to verify systems meet requirements of insurance carrier and regulatory groups. Tests and verifies assigned projects; assists in testing projects for members of the programming staff. Prepares documentation on new or existing software. Investigates call escalations from the support staff; makes necessary corrections to data and/or software tests. Assists in the professional growth of other quality assurance analysts. Follows preestablished standards and guidelines as they pertain to design and development of tests and test plans. Maintains uptodate knowledge of current quality assurance tools and other technology advances. Delivers and maintains the highest quality of customer services to our clients.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned. Supports the organizations quality program(s).

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university preferred. Information Systems or Computer Science major preferred.

Experience Six (6) years of information technology/computer science experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required to include three (3) years of testing and/or business analytical experience. Experience in interpreting user requirements and development of business application tests strongly preferred.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of software testing and test design
• Good oral and written communication skills PC literate including Microsoft Office products Analytical and interpretive skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT When applicable and appropriate consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment troubleshooting problem solving analysis and discretion; ability to handle workrelated stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines Physical: Computer keyboarding travel as required Auditory/Visual: Hearing vision and talking

NOTE: Credit security clearance confirmed via a background credit check is required for this position. The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions duties or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.