Software Test Analyst

Role : Software Test AnalystLocation: Remote Duration: 6 Months Contract: W2

Job Description: Creates and maintains the processes of the division’squality program. Also provides consulting for software development oroperations processes, quality practices, quality audits and softwaremeasurements to product development or operations teams within the division andto clients.GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:• Develops, maintains and upgrades Manual or Automatedtest scripts, utilities, simulators, data sets and other programmatic testtools required to execute test plans.• Perform usability testing for total system performance,reliability, scalability, and security.• Effectively communicates testing activities andfindings in oral and written forms.• Controls and manages own daily test activities.• Provides internal quality assurance.• Supports test lead to identify risks and developsmitigation strategies.• Organizes and maintains the test script library.• Performs other related duties as assigned. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination ofeducation, training, or work experience. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:• Knowledge of methods, tools, and technology used insoftware testing• Knowledge and use of quality management methods, tools,and technology used to create and support defect-free, application softwarethat meets the needs of the client/business partner• Knowledge of the basic principles, processes, phasesand roles of application development methodologies• Knowledge of primary database engines with ademonstrated ability to write complex queries to be used for data validationand troubleshooting• Knowledge of object-oriented development tools,techniques, and principles with expertise in at least one object-orientedlanguage• Knowledge of functions, features, and components ofexisting and planned operating systems and applications• Skill in understanding and focusing on the clients’needs• Skill in analysis, solid decision-making and problemsolving• Ability to work in an agile development environmentwhere developers and testing personnel work closely together to ensurerequirements are met or exceeded• Ability to deliver results under pressure• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and teambuildingskills, working with technical and non-technical individuals• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and inwriting• Ability to establish and maintain effective workingrelationships with employees, clients, vendors and public