Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Description
The Quality Assurance Analyst executes software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes prior to release.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures from complex business requirements and specifications;
• Test system modifications to prepare for implementation;
• Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality / release readiness;
• Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability;
• Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers;
• Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope and delivery dates;
• Test integration between systems and analyzes data;
• Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems;
• Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, and to mitigate risks;
• Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards;
• Assist in creating scenarios and data to be automated.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no formal supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computers Science or related field AND
• Six (6) years of experience in software testing with specific emphasis in the web applications environment and multiple database platforms OR
• Equivalent combination of education and experience

Certificates and Licenses: None required.

OTHER REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to automated tests using commercial or open sources tools
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and assume full responsibility for delivering projects on time
• Flexibility to handle multiple projects, simultaneously
• Knowledge of SQL and Oracle databases
• Experience testing data transfer and system integration
• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities and a strong understanding of the software development lifecycle, software testing concepts, and test methodologies
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment, maintaining strong relationships with peers and management outside of the department
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, etc.); Web proficiency.
• Ability to travel 5% of the time
• Ability to clear required background check

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Python, Perl, Shell Scripting, JAVA, Ruby
• Experience testing internationalized systems
• Experience testing for 508 compliance or other relevant accessibility compliances
• Experience working with an offshore or remote team

Compensation & Benefits: Stride, Inc. considers a person's education, experience, and qualifications, as well as the position's work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value when determining a new employee's salary level. Salaries will differ based on these factors, the position's level and expected contribution, and the employee's benefits elections. Offers will typically be in the bottom half of the range.

• We anticipate the salary range to be $55,944.50- $83,000.00. An individual's compensation can vary based on several factors which include, but are not limited to, geographic location, experience, training, education, and local market conditions. Eligible employees may receive a bonus. Stride offers a robust benefits package for eligible employees that can include health benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off.

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.

• This is an office- or home-based position. The noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers, light foot traffic).

The above job is not intended to be