QA Test Analyst Job Description
QA test analyst
provides coaching and training to increase technical testing capability across the Quality Assurance Practice within both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
QA Test Analyst Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Knowledge of SQL is essential would be beneficial
Javascript/CSS/HTML knowledge
Participate in knowledge transfer within the team and with the business units
Contribute to the success of the team by collaborating with other team members by ensuring project deliverables are implemented within time, budget and quality parameters and recommending options to ensure deliverables are met
Maintain and govern JCL test libraries, execute batch jobs and participate in End to End testing
Execute test cases (manual/automated), document test results and raise defects
Walkthrough the QA Test Results with the QA Team and communicate status
Verifying that business requirements have been implemented correctly in system changes
Create and document appropriate test plans and scripts
Execute test scripts and examine the output
QA Test Analyst Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for QA Test Analyst
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ISTQB, QA, MBTA, ITIL, ISEB, SCRUM, CTFL, CSTE, QAI, CSQE
Education for QA Test Analyst
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the QA test analyst job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and University Degree in Technical, Computer Science, Information Systems, Design, Business, Information Technology, Engineering, Education, Computer, Technology
Skills for QA Test Analyst
Desired skills for QA test analyst include:
Areas
Project management methodologies and tools
Agile methodologies
Technology project life cycle
SQL
HTML
ALM
BAI2 and NACHA formatted files
Key SAP Master Data elements like Customer Master
Performance assurance testing
Desired experience for QA test analyst includes:
Industry training in development environment tools and products
Able to create and maintain business partnerships
Experience in continuous integration tools such as Jenkins/Hudson, version control such as SVN/GitHub
Knowledge of quality assurance concepts and the ability and willingness to learn
Knowledge of application development methodology
Advanced knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, SharePoint, Outlook, MS Project, Visio and PowerPoint
QA Test Analyst Examples
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QA Test Analyst Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a QA test analyst. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for QA test analyst
- Previous experience of scripting and running Automation testing tools
- Experience with Mongo DB would be beneficial
- Experience of working with TFS/Visual Studio and Microsoft Test Manager
- Minimum of an ISEB/ISTQB Software Testing Foundation certificate
- Testing and verification of requirements
- Analysing data from various stock exchange feeds
- Using bug tracking tools and writing test reports
- Working on and administering Linux servers
- Review system requirements and system design documents to create scripts and scenarios
- Organize and coordinate all testing activities of SIT testing phase (strategy, test plan , risk analysis
Qualifications for QA test analyst
- Ability to analyze and identify the exact cause of the defects at a system and/or messaging level
- Market standard messaging protocols such as FIX and STAMP
- Automated testing tools such as QTP and VeriFix
- Understanding of Equities, Options, and Futures trade handling (pre-trade, execution, and post-trade)
- Understanding of design for High Availability
- Knowledge of Peoplesoft including OrgViewer, Oracle Fusion, Sumtotal, Mainframe, Web based projects, Data Masking, Data Integration, Data Mapping, SaaS COTS Customizations is an Asset, API testing
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Our company is looking for a QA test analyst. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for QA test analyst
- Administration of HP-ALM Folders, User Maintenance
- Successfully plan, assign, track, review and feedback on test scripting activities and test execution activities
- Flags issues found in test scripting and execution phases to appropriate team members and business early
- Select appropriate regression test suites to be executed on a system depending on the level of acceptable risk to the business
- Potentially eliminate the root causes of defects found by suggesting changes to the versions and components of a system
- Manage the progression of defects and drives them through to resolution with relevant stakeholders
- Facilitate Business walkthroughs for deployments into Preproduction and Production
- Analyze customer’s positive train control systems requirements
- Develop system test requirements, plans, test cases, and test procedures
- Develop system test concepts for laboratory and field tests
Qualifications for QA test analyst
- Training in testing tools
- In depth knowledge of quality assurance concepts and strong core experience in various phases and types of testing including functional, integration, regression, and performance testing
- Proven and demonstrable track record in Testing
- Significant experience in a Testing role, ideally in a card, payments, finance environment or Fintech environment
- Strong understanding of software development methodologies (SDLC and Agile)
- Independent thinker, with the ability to challenge where appropriate
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Our growing company is looking for a QA test analyst. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for QA test analyst
- Report and escalate issues in a timely manner
- Maintain strong attention to detail to help ensure that programs are developed and validated the right way to ensure customer success
- May be required to be available for stand by duty and, if necessary, overtime hours to resolve critical system problems and/or perform production system maintenance to respond to emergencies
- Participate in the creation and execution of manual test plans and test cases
- Minimum of 3 years of prior experience as an Automation QA/Tester
- Defines test objectives, creates test plans, and develops manual test strategies
- Communicates test status clearly to Management
- Participates actively and influences quality on assigned teams
- Follows guidelines for Testing, Release Management, Change Management and Software Development
- Works directly with ecommerce Onshore and Offshore Team
Qualifications for QA test analyst
- Knowledge of ETL is a must to have experience
- Working experience with relational databases, preferably DB2
- Strong core experience in various phases of Quality Assurance processes including functional testing, system testing, integration testing, regression testing, understanding of automation and performance testing, accessibility testing, mobile testing, infrastructure testing and COTS testing
- Knowledge of Connections, Sharepoint, Teamsite, Google Search, Portal and Webtrends SaaS COTS customizations, Web based projects, Data Masking, Data Integration, API testing
- Automation skills using Worksoft is, preferred
- Delivered small / medium size projects in a Test Lead role
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a QA test analyst. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for QA test analyst
- Lead and coordinate the execution of end to end testing efforts for testing phase of major programs
- Coordinate with various groups to develop and review testing strategy and plans
- Coordinate testing activities and defect management process with various testing and development groups
- Coordinate with various groups to ensure the availability of environments for testing
- Responsible for tracking and reporting progress of testing, resolving day to day issues, escalate risks
- Responsible for leading effort to automate test scripts
- Plans for the testing, coordination, and implementation of changes to complex integrated systems used by multiple agencies
- Evaluates new software products for compatibility with the organization and related applications
- Responsible for analyzing business needs for development of software that changes/re-engineers a business process
- Support the SQA Testing Requirements developed in concert with the senior SQA Testing Analyst
Qualifications for QA test analyst
- Proficient in test automation development with extensive experience creating and maintaining test scripts
- 2+ years of experience in a Systems Quality Environment or co-op, internship and scholastic projects equivalent required, experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus
- Acquiring basic understanding of various financial data formats around the world
- Working with a wide range of teams such as Project Managers, Developers, Business Analysts and Operations
- Acquiring a good understanding of trade surveillance technology
- Strong knowledge of testing methodology in an Agile Environment
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a QA test analyst. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for QA test analyst
- Creates and/or oversees the creation and approval of project test cases, scripts and conditions
- Executes test cases and adheres to test plan and schedules
- Works with Technical and Business groups to define the scope of software testing as required
- Interact with Product Management (Product Owners / BAs), Project Management, Engineering, and Operations teams to plan testing for delivery of products and enhancements and to assure products meet product requirements and quality standards
- Plan and execute automated, performance and exploratory tests working with QA/Testing staff, project managers, technical leads, and subject matter experts to successfully and consistently enable delivery of high-quality software products and services on time, on budget, and to specification
- Proactively set standards for user stories in relation to documented scenarios, and working with Product Owner / BA and developers, ensure user stories are ready for sprint planning
- Oversee offshore testers, ensuring they are delivering the test strategy for their project/system to agreed standards
- Work with development teams to ensure test automation is embedded in their coding practices and delivery pipeline
- Research and identify root causes of issues, including performance issues, in partnership with architects, developers, and network and system engineers
- Plan, create and execute test scenarios
Qualifications for QA test analyst
- MBNA Secure application working experience
- MBNA/CUETS Sales applications working experience
- A minimum of 1 year of functional and non-functional testing experience
- Understanding of bug management systems
- Required to build internal applications as needed to support the QA team and automate manual QA processes (test environments, tools, reporting)
- Regulatory Reporting knowledge with working in the Financial Industry