QA Analyst

IN-DCS-QA AnalystLocation: Indianapolis, IN 46204 RemoteDuration: 12 MonthsEmployee performs as a Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst providing business system testing, integration testing, and regression testing services for the child support system Indiana Verification and Enforcement of Support (INvest) system; and peripheral ChiThe QA Analyst conducts prescribed tests on the child support software applications prior to their implementation to Production to ensure quality, design integrity, and proper functionality. They apply rigorous testing methods including extensive end-user simulations to uncover program "bugs". Employee works in the Department of Child Services, Child Support Bureau’s IT Office supporting the Child Support Bureau (CSB) systems and reports to a Senior Quality Assurance Analyst (CSB-IT Test Team Supervisor) or higher level staff.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Analyzes business requirements, functional and technical designs to develop test strategy for assigned projects;Provides project related estimates for assigned tasks;Creates manual functional test plan, including test cases, test scripts and test data for assigned projects;Conducts testing to ensure that all CSB-IT systems, products, and services meet requirements and quality standards;Acts as technical expert and information resource concerning assigned areas;Facilitates support for acceptance testing efforts;Creates and maintains a reusable test script library using specified templates in Tricentis qTest;Reports project task status to the CSB-IT Test Team Supervisor, appropriate lead and/or project manager;Promotes the utilization of current governance processes and tools;Provides regular updates to CSB-IT Test Team Supervisor;Recommends new/improved testing practices and procedures;Assists other IT staff with test related tasks;Performs related duties as assigned;Job Requirements:Extensive knowledge of SDLC and Testing Methodologies;Thorough knowledge of testing and reporting procedures and practices;Strong analytical skills and attention to detail;Prefer knowledge of the Child Support Enforcement systems and Child Support requirements;Prefer working knowledge of the Tricentis qTest tool suite;Ability to identify and resolve problems or assist in the development of creative solutions, when necessary;Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues.Relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience Required4 YearsExtensive knowledge of SDLC and Testing Methodologies Required4 YearsThorough knowledge of testing and reporting procedures and practices Required4 YearsStrong analytical skills and attention to details Required4 YearsPrefer knowledge of the Child Support Enforcement systems and Child Support requirements Required2 YearsPrefer working knowledge of Trientis qTest tool suite or other test management tool Required2 YearsAbility to identify and resolve problems or assist in the development of creative solutions, when necessary. Required4 YearsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Required4 YearsAbility to work as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues.