QA Analyst II

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Summary:
Ensures the release of quality applications and coordinates User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Design, create, implement, and maintain complex testing environments (installation of applications and databases)
Determine time estimates for tasks to aid in project planning
Participate in business requirements review, functional specification review, and risk assessment
Capture metrics for management and status reporting
Provide detailed descriptions of defects in the defect tracking database and assess their impact and urgency
Research and answer escalated issues from Support
Read and interpret technical materials
Create and execute automated program scripts for testing when required
Verify that program functions according to business requirements
Recommend program improvements or corrections to programmers
Write test plans and test case documentation
Train users on proper techniques, new functionality and procedures and during User Acceptance Testing works with user to ensure total customer satisfaction with respect to program and product quality and reliability
Plan, develop, and execute all types of application testing as needed, such as modular, integration, regression and load testing
Work with the vendors of software and application products, especially with regard to problem diagnosis and resolution
Compiles and evaluates testing summary and determines future steps of product flow.
Available after normal working hours to assist in resolving production or implementation problems
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: strong analytical skills; problem solving, works well in group problem solving situations; project management; technical skills, strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others; communication,
effectively and efficiently; teamwork, balances team and individual responsibilities, gives and welcomes feedback; strong leadership skills; judgment, includes appropriate people in decision-making process; planning/organizing, efficiently prioritizes and plans work activities; quality, looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
LOMA ACS designation; advanced LOMA coursework suggested.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, and technical procedures.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills:
Fundamental knowledge of, or 3-5 years direct experience with, software testing tools.
Experience with Team Foundation Server (TFS) and MS SQL preferred.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk and sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Randstad Technologies is an EOE-M/F/V/D and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Randstad Holding nv, a $22.5 billion global provider of HR services and the second largest staffing organization in the world.
Randstad Technologies
Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
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