Software Quality Assurance Analyst III

What work will you perform?The Software Quality Assurance Analyst III is responsible for supporting testing efforts with development team counterparts and program management. In this role you will write, document and execute test plans and test cases; identify and track defects; validate defect fixes; and work with the larger test team on team-based testing efforts. This role will support the enterprise ERP project, and the ideal candidate has at least one year of experience testing for the Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP solution as well as SQL Query analysis experience with Oracle databases. We seek a collaborative team player who can use their natural curiosity to help deliver a very high profile and important project for the enterprise.Essential Responsibilities: Estimate testing efforts on small, medium or large projectsReview requirements, design and architecture to identify gaps/missing information and derive scenarios for testingDesign test cases using test design techniques and apply proven analytical skills to validate fulfillment of requirementsCreate, maintain, and review test plans, test cases, and test metricsInvestigate and report defects and appropriate test metricsAdapt test strategy based on evolving requirements specificationsPerform functional and regression testing utilizing different testing techniquesExecute testing and report results for assigned areas of the projectWork with automation team to identify and resolve any issues with automated functional and/or performance testsPromote, recommend, and implement improvements to the quality assurance standards and measure resultsMentor SQA Analysts in technical as well as business related areas and provide guidance on complex projectsServe as a SQA Subject Matter Expert on critical applicationsAssist Team Lead and Manager with project planning activitiesAssist in the implementation, configuration and customization of tools and technologies used by the SQA teamRequired Minimum Experience and Education:Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experienceFive years of experience in software testing including executing Test Strategies, Test Plans, and Test ScriptsPreferred Experience and Education: Five years of experience in software testing in a transportation-sector development environmentKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Working knowledge of software testing concepts, deliverables and life cycle as it relates to the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)SQL skills with the ability to create, modify and execute complex queries for backend testingKnowledge of computers to include desktop management, file management and operations; and working in a network environmentProficiency with standard Office applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and Power PointWorking knowledge in the use of any test management and defect management toolsWorking knowledge in the use of automated functional and/or performance testing toolsWorking knowledge of scripting and creation of automated functional and/or performance testsKnowledge of current object-oriented programming language (e.g. C++, JAVA)Ability to read and interpret complex technical documents including design and architectureAbility to work collaboratively with others to achieve the company and department goalsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, developers, and peers **This job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. PayTypeSalary