[Remote] QA Analyst
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Information Gateways Inc. is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to ensure the quality and reliability of its software products. The role focuses on manual and automated testing, requirements analysis, test planning and execution, defect documentation, SQL queries, and accessibility compliance while collaborating with Agile cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
- Must be able to write SQL Queries
- Work with Agile project teams to identify and document the business requirements as user stories (in Jira) and conduct testing, such as functional and regression testing
- Understand all test processes and procedures to ensure delivery of defect-free, high-quality software
- Develop test plans, test cases, and testing procedures to conduct testing throughout the entire software development lifecycle
- Develop, document, and execute manual test scenarios to identify defects and validate new and existing features
- Develop test cases, document findings in tools (e.g., Jira, Zephyr, and Confluence), and work with the developers to mitigate them
- Utilize 508 compliance testing tools and guidelines to ensure deliverables meet Section 508 Accessibility standards
- Hands-on experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium and Cypress.io) is a plus
- Stay updated with the testing tools, methodologies, and accessibility standards
Skills
- Active Public Trust clearance is required
- The candidate should have a background in manual and automated testing, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical project team members
- Must be able to write SQL Queries
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, or other related technical fields is required
- 5+ years of experience conducting testing and creating requirements in IT environments
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process
- Ability to communicate clearly, both verbal and written
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment
- Collaborate across multiple teams and stakeholders to resolve software issues and identify the scope of testing
- Hands-on experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium and Cypress.io) is a plus
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