IT Quality Assurance Analyst (2858)

12800 Corporate Hill DriveSt. Louis,MO 63131 Reference Code 130500 Job Description IT Quality Assurance Analyst (2858) DescriptionFor more than 25 years, Scottrade has been a leader in the stock brokerage industry, a leader in technology, a leader in customer service and a leader in value. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the firm allows investors to conveniently place trades online while offering the added assurance of America's largest branch office network among online brokerage firms. With Scottrade, investors have the stock trading tools and services they need to take control of their investing needs. Scottrade is proud to provide premium service and deeply discounted commissions to investors of all trading styles and we hope to continue to exceed our customers' expectations by providing the best price, the best service and the best technology. In January of 2008, Scottrade was named one of FORTUNE Magazine's Best Companies to Work for in America. Our corporate culture is based on customer service and employee excellence, and employment at Scottrade means working for a company that is constantly growing. At Scottrade, we believe in customer service, professionalism, and each other. Click here to learn more about Scottrade. We are looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst in our Headquarters location in St. Louis, MO.Position Summary:Responsibilities include developing test scripts for applications across all Scottrade production platforms, regression testing, testing for business and technical accuracy, and participating in system load testing, as required. The Quality Assurance Analyst will be involved in project meetings to ensure the delivery of error-free code to customers and internal business units. The Quality Assurance analyst will participate in the Scottrade disaster recovery and business continuity testing and validation, as needed. Duties and Responsibilities Work with IT and business management departments to architect, design, develop and write testing scripts and plans. Develop and maintain production control guidelines for production application deployment. Test each solution to ensure proper performance and efficiency guidelines are met. Document test scripts and results in accordance with current policies and procedures. Create and/or modify current documentation as needed. Participate in development and documentation of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity. Assist in maintaining testing database by developing defect tracking and regression testing information requirements; designing information system; enters test outcomes; secures data. Identify software capability and reliability by conducting functional and performance tests Participate and document load testing strategies and results. Respond to support and branch inquiries to document, test, and resolve client issues.Required Skills 3+ years testing experience with web-based, N-Tier architecture, high transactional system required 3+ Years of automated software testing experience using Empirix, Rational or Mercury preferred 3+ years experience testing high volume transaction-based, enterprise-wide systems preferred Financial service experience preferred Expert knowledge of software development life cycle Strong verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skillsRequired ExperienceBachelor degree in MIS/Computer Science or Business required. Scottrade, Inc., an equal opportunity employer, is committed to inclusion and a diverse workforce. Scottrade is an online brokerage firm that provides customers with a way to inexpensively manage their own investments while still receiving exceptional customer service. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri the firm allows investors to conveniently place trades online while offering the added assurance of over 300 branch offices nationwide. Scottrade’s culture is based on customer service and employee excellence. Employment at Scottrade means working for a company that is constantly growing and changing; at Scottrade, we believe in customer service, professionalism and each other. Please visit the Scottrade Career Center for more information about our company. Scottrade, Inc., an equal opportunity employer, is committed to inclusion and a diverse workforce.