NC - Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst

DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for providing quality assurance, using various software testing methodologies, to ensure implementation of a quality product. The analyst may also be responsible for providing application support for assigned applications, providing user documentation and participating in training activities as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Lead and manage software quality assurance projects
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Work with developers and end-users to understand application functionality, which may include reviewing business requirements and design documentation, interviewing end-users and developers, and reviewing the actual application (forms, reports, procedures).
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Design test plans and test specifications (scripts) to test application functionality, including validating calculations, verifying report outputs and validating the data from a database perspective
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Develop test plans and test specifications (scripts) to test application functionality. The test scripts should include a procedural step-by-step specification for entering data, validating calculations and/or results, checking report outputs and validating the data from a database perspective
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Create scripts and write code for automated testing.
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Conduct manual testing, document, and report results.
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Conduct automated testing through Microsoft Team Foundation Server, document and report results.
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Document defects or issues as they are identified. Make recommendations on application improvements where possible
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Work with developers and users to verify and sign-off on application enhancements and/or other application changes
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Report results of software testing to management and teams as needed
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Manage and prioritize testing assignments to meet key deliverables and project milestones
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Assist other within the department as required and perform other duties as requested by the manager
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Evaluate improved testing techniques and automated testing tools when applicable

REQUIRED SKILLS:

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Experience with database query languages (eg SQL)
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Experience with software development languages (eg C#, VB.NET, VBScript)
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Experience with EDI and/or XML processing
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Experience with automated testing (eg MS Team Foundation Server/Visual Studio Coded UI, Test Director, Quick Test Pro)
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Skill with business productivity software required (eg MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, Visio)

Job #: B411
Start Date: Immediately
End Date: 6-month+ Contract
Pay Rate: $38/hour - $45/hour AI (1099/C2C)
Location: Winston-Salem, NC