Quality Assurance Analyst

QA Tester resp for testing tech solutions to flag bugs, usability issues, & other defects using automated and manual testing.

Need strong understanding of agile methodologies and exp using frameworks / tools such as BDD, Selenium & JavaScript.

Note : Position is Hybrid.

Note : Must have Excellent Written and Verbal Communication

Job Summary

The QA Tester isresponsible for testing technical solutions to flag bugs, usability issues, andany other defects before delivery to users.

The tester will act as a qualitychampion and empower teams to create high-performing and resilient systems,leveraging both automated and manual testing to efficiently cover eachsolution'

s functionality. The QA Tester will collaborate closely with the developmentteam to flag issues and ensure each feature is thoroughly tested.

Essential Duties andResponsibilities

• Uses both automated and manual testing to efficiently cover the system's functionality and ensure everyfeature developed by the team is tested
• Partners withdevelopment teams to identify key areas of risk in new solutions
• Communicates detailedinformation on any defects found to development team and helps the IT ProductManager prioritize defects
• Actively participatesin agile ceremonies as needed to provide clarifications and problem solve withthe team
• Strives to automate andmaintain comprehensive test suites with a continuous improvement mindset
• Runs tests inproduction environments after deployment to ensure quality
• Knows the productvision and works closely with the Business Analyst and IT Product Manager totranslate their vision into tests
• Stays updated withindustry best practices and standards on testing
• Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage aninteractive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environmentamong division, EDA staff and external customers.
• Must complete annual and semiannual self-assessment asrequired.
• Performs other duties and special projects, asassigned.

Skillsand Abilities

• Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various taskssimultaneously and work independently within limited time constraints withlittle or no supervision
• Must be able tomaintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with businessprofessionals and EDA staff
• Demonstrates respectfulbehavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive,cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment amongdivision, EDA staff and external customers.
• utilizes Microsoft as the core application platform and proficiency in theMicrosoft Office Suite is preferred.

Communication

• Strong written andverbal communication skills; able to quickly process complex information andcommunicate test results, issues, and recommendations clearly
• Willingness to speak upand present contrarian views in team settings

Bachelors degree in IT / Computer ScienceOR related experience in technical field

• Strong analytical skills able toanalyze software systems to identify existing / potential issues
• Ability to developintegration, performance, and load bearing tests

Agile eExperience

Strong understanding of agilemethodologies

Experience as a tester oncross-functional agile teams preferred

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount of required experience in yrs

Candidate Experience

Experience with Manual acceptance testing, Exploratory testing, and Creative testing

Required

Years

Experience implementing automated end-to-end tests using frameworks and tools such as Selenium or similar automated testing tool

Required

Years

Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite

Required

Years

Strong experience testing using Agile Methodologies and participation in agile ceremonies

Required

Years

Experience running tests in production environments after deployment to ensure quality

Required

Years

Experience collaborating with Development Teams

Required

Years

Experience with any Project Management tool such as MS DevOps or Jira

Required

Years

Experience with JavaScript

Required

Years

Bachelors degree in IT / Computer Science OR related experience in technical field

Required

Questions

Question

Candidate Answer

Question1

Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence.

The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?

Question2

What is your candidate's email address?

Question3

Where does your candidate currently reside (City & State)?

Question5

Please proide link ot Linkedin Profile if available.