QA Lead/ Principal Analyst

Senior QA Lead/Principal Analyst

Job Description:



A Senior QA Lead / Principal Quality Assurance Analyst has superior skills in all aspects of software quality assurance, including software technologies and development concepts, QA methodologies and processes, as well as quality metrics and analytics. He/she possesses the skills to design test suites for large scale software projects, define quality metrics, implement tracking solutions, and provide reports on results. He/she will also have an in-depth understanding of both business processes used in the Banking industry, as well as Web-based Enterprise software systems.

Responsibilities:

Review and Analyze Functional Specifications and/or related documentation for the software product. Execute Test Scripts manually and identify variations from expected results Trouble-shoot problems identified and communicate results through the issue tracking system Define and track quality assurance metrics such as defect densities, open defect counts, and statistical trends such as defect removal rate Develop, Publish, and implement test plans of all variations, including Automated Scripts Retest bugs and properly identify potential impacts on other system components (for retest) Work closely with developers to discuss features and test strategies (as well as defects, resolutions, and project plans / activities) Perform inspections and set quality assurance testing models for analysis of software applications that run in a complex, multi-platform, and client server environment Mentor other QA analysts and engineers and provide technical leadership

Qualifications: Lead experience. Ability to analyze resource needs, delegate, and coordinate a test team of 2-5. Ability to analyze functional specification for completeness Strong written communication skills. (MS Office skills, specifically MS Excel & Word) Ability to perform tests against Web applications, both front-end UI as well as back-end Databases, Application Servers, and Services under multiple operating systems (Unix and/or Windows based) Test Planning for large projects, including resources, test strategies, environments, etc. Test Scripting and Review (prefer Mercury Test Director/Quality Center & related best practices) BA/BS in Business or Computer related discipline (Computer Science, Computer Engineering), or equivalent skills & experience. (2 year degree acceptable depending on skills and experience)