QA Tester - Manual - Hybrid St. Louis

The Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for supporting the planning, design and execution of system testing on simple to complex implementations. Works collaboratively within the IT department and business units to execute and validate test cases based upon system requirements. Identifies and documents defects when performing test execution in a fast-paced, fluid and changing environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops test plans, test cases, test scripts and test reports on multiple projects of varying size

• Performs testing on various software, integrations and reporting systems

• Validates that user expectations are achieved during the testing process

• Reviews user requirements documents to ensure that requirements are testable

• Documents and reports system defects to the project team

• Develops automated scripts for regression testing

• Identifies and communicates business risks relative to testing and implementation for evaluation by project teams and management

• Works with analysts, developers and project managers to determine the most effective testing and inspection strategy for projects of varying complexity and size

• Ensures that measurable test objectives are established for each system being tested

• Ensures that defects uncovered in the test are recorded, summarized and utilized in post project reviews in an effort to improve the development and test processes

• Works with Systems Development team and business to ensure the timely, thorough testing of technological enhancements prior to release to a production environment

• Performs other related duties as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Minimum Requirements)

• Proficient in writing use cases and test plans, testing criteria, including data type validation, pass/fail conditions, boundary conditions, as well as experience designing, developing and testing processes for data

• Working knowledge of Waterfall and Agile/Scrum software methodologies

• Proven ability to use SQL as a tool to generate, manipulate and manage test data-*-------

• Working knowledge of Automated Testing tools such as Microsoft Test Manager, Selenium or other related products

• Familiarity with all aspects of Quality Assurance testing of software, including Unit, System and Regression testing

• Proven ability to self-direct own workload while maintaining a pro-active, collaborative approach

Education & Experience (Minimum Requirements)

• Minimum of 3 years prior experience in a Quality Assurance Analyst or Tester role within a Microsoft ‘stack.’

• Experience with Jira preferred

• Understand and previous testing with integrations

• Experience in the supply chain process needed