Quality Assurance Analyst

Job ID
134800
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Houston, Texas, United States

Talascend is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst for an opportunity in Houston, Texas.

Overview

This role involves conducting complex quality assurance tests and analysis to ensure software meets or exceeds standards and end-user requirements. The analyst will perform advanced development and execution of test cases, handle intricate QA issues, and collaborate with IT staff to resolve problems.

Responsibilities

  • Handle complex or ambiguous quality assurance issues and work with internal IT staff to determine resolutions.
  • Draft and revise complex testing documentation, including plans, conditions, and scripts.
  • Execute advanced tests according to established plans and scripts, document problems, and retest software corrections.
  • Plan and schedule user acceptance, alpha, and beta testing schedules.
  • Create test data files with valid and invalid records to thoroughly test program logic and verify system flow.
  • Identify, recommend, and implement changes to improve the effectiveness of quality assurance strategies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or similar area of study.
  • 3-5 years of previous experience required.
  • An additional four years of related experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree.
  • Advance SQL, DBT, AWS Glue, Snowflake, API development, Data Modeling.
  • Great communication skills.
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Experience in QA testing, system design, and analysis, including developing QA plans and test cases.
  • Knowledge of QA methodologies, procedures, and documentation.
  • Experience with Quality Center software processes and Quick Test Pro (QTP) automation.
  • Project management and training skills.
  • Proficiency with query tools, SQL, and Toad.
  • Understanding of project risk from a quality perspective and general business operations.
  • Experience with various databases and technologies such as Peoplesoft, AS400, Visual Basic, web applications, Cloud Computing, CRM, SalesForce, ETL, Informatica, GIS, GPS, ESP, and other reporting tools.
  • Ability to oversee functional business process and technical testing services from initiation to implementation.
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We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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