QA Analyst

QA AnalystOur client is looking for a QA Analyst for a 100% remote year long contract opportunity. The Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for supporting the planning, design, and execution of system testing on simple to complex projects. The QA Analyst works collaboratively with the Business, Development and Product teams to define testing strategy, write test plans, write test cases according to requirements and user stories and to execute test cases. This role is responsible for system testing and publishing test results to stakeholders. The QA Analyst should be comfortable creating and cleaning up test data, including querying databases to access information to support test execution and validation. The QA Analyst's motivation should be to strive for excellence while facilitating testing, supporting development, and ensuring quality to deliver systems that meet or exceed client expectations.Primary Responsibilities:Consistently uses established testing standards and practices to assure quality in all productsReview and understand functional requirements to ensure that requirements are testable and define test scenarios required to validate development aligns with requirementsAnalyze business process flows and begin preparing the test scenarios and scriptsDesign high quality and detailed manual test casesDesign test cases using JAMA toolWork with the Business team to clarify epics, use cases and/or requirements and acceptance criteria and generate RTMParticipate in PI planning and user stories grooming sectionsDevelop Test Scripts by leveraging Python language using Pycharm/ Pytest toolParticipate in test artifact to ensure that test best practices are followedWork with the project team to prepare data sets and pre-requisites for the test cases and automated testsExecute all different testing levels throughout the SDLC. e.g. System, Integration, SIT, UAT, E2E, Regression, Smoke and Sanity testingExecute and maintain regression test suitesIdentify, communicate, and escalate risks and issuesPerform testing on various software and reporting systemsPerform estimations, peer reviews, test data determination, monitoring and controlling of overall test activities during sprint and SIT cyclesResponsible for accurate requirements traceability throughout the SDLCPerform Interface and Flat file testing and validate in Database by using SQL languageGood understanding of using Microsoft SQL serverParticipate in UAT testing in collaboration with Client and provide testing statusEffectively communicate to both technical and non-technical sides of the business, articulating issues or needs in a clear and concise mannerDemonstrate strong participation in the SCRUM team, willingly taking on roles outside of QA when it benefits the team's goalsShow willingness and ability to serve as a resource to other team membersSupport, troubleshoot, and analyze product issues including triaging issues with data processing and web applicationsCollaborate with other departments to develop effective solutions that meet end user and client business requirementsContribute to strategic project teams from kick-off through successful implementation within established timeframesProficiently use SQL and other data tools to research issues and obtain information for testingSupport solution deployments as scheduled, including occasional after-hours eventsSupport Client Service as needed during client implementationsDemonstrate an end-user focused approach to testingOther duties as assignRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in technical field OR 2+ years of equivalent quality analyst experienceIntermediate level understanding of SQL and relational data modelsIntermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and VisioMust be able to work under pressureMust be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyMust be able to demonstrate dedication and meet harsh deadlinesPreferred experience in interacting with the Client and demoing defects and fixesMore focus on developing/executing System Integration Testing (SIT) test cases and later on supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phase.