Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance AnalystThe Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for the development and implementation of programs to ensure that all information systems products meet the minimum company standards and end-user requirements. The Quality Assurance Analyst needs to be able to interact with technical staff as well as business systems analysts to support zero-defect software development.DutiesReview and appropriately interpret business requirement documentation for eligibility applications residing on Mainframe and WebReview and appropriately interpret technical and functional system specifications for eligibility applications residing on Mainframe and WebDevelop extensive quality assurance test plans to ensure technical and functional system specifications support requirements as defined in business requirement documentationPrepare and execute system and user test casesReport on system and user test case outcomesReport on system test progressReport on system test statusIdentify opportunities to improve quality assurance processes to eliminate or minimize system related errorsParticipate in team meetings; resolve action itemsPerform other tasks generally associated with the quality assurance function, as neededRequired Qualifications2 years Information technology experienceQA experience with a large systems development projectTesting large scale system solutions based in a Natural/Adabas environmentDesirable if experienced in testing Web based applications using XML, JAVA,.NET and object oriented programmingDesirable if experienced in health care plan subject area and/ or government workDesirable if experienced with the Rational Toolset such as Clear Quest etc.Desirable if experienced with the MassForge documentation repository.Desirable if experienced with the Unified Process for software development.Desirable if experienced with IBM Mainframe batch processing.Desirable if experienced with the MassHealth MA21 online subsystem and/or related MA21 batch processes.Desirable if experienced with the Federal SVES/SSA data processing systemEducationBachelor’s degree, or higher or equivalent