Software Test Analyst (min 5 yrs exp) REMOTE until Jan then HYBRID (LOCALs ONLY) (Webcam interviews)

We are looking for a Software Test Analyst (min 5 yrs exp) REMOTE during COVID (LOCAL Candidates highly preferred) (Webcam interviews) POSITION DESCRIPTION DIRECT CLIENT Position Number of positions: 1 Length: 8 Months + Immediate interviews Webcam interviews ONLY This position is 100% REMOTE until the end of this year. Currently the job will be remote for the remainder of the calendar year. Starting in January moving to 1 day a week in the office, February 2 days a week in office and then March 3 days a week in the office. Please make sure you discuss with your candidate before submitting! SW Test Analyst See details re the remote /ON SITE expectation PLS NOTE: Currently the job will be remote for the remainder of the calendar year. Starting in January moving to 1 day a week in the office, February 2 days a week in office and then March 3 days a week in the office. Please make sure you discuss with your candidate before submitting! This position will be primarily responsible for software test analysis to support the Quality Engineering Team performing manual and stress testing. This position will support testing needs for new and legacy system integration needs. Core Job Responsibilities Coordinate with development teams for testing activities including: oRequirements gathering and reviews oDevelop and execute test plans to ensure that all objectives are met oWrite and update (automated and manual) test scripts oSecuring and maintaining repeatable test data oAttend daily meetings with team members to discuss application progress oAssist with application design and acceptance criteria solicitation as necessary oCoordinate application deployments with development teams oTest applications and verify functionality in accordance with published requirements, procedures, and/or user stories oFacilitate test review sessions as needed to execute integrated and system testing activities Creates and owns the development and maintenance of the test strategy/plan on projects of all sizes and complexities with minimal guidance. Understands the individual components of the system and how they interact with one another. Self starter that is able to anticipate the next steps in the design and development of the test strategy Understand the boundaries of the system and validate the impact of various processes on the system produce desired results. Communicate and document test results to involved parties Work with stakeholders to ensure applications are being developed as expected Escalates issues and risks to project leadership in accordance with best practices Work closely with developers and business analysts to ensure product requirements are met Ensure quality assurance procedures meet with established development and testing standards Ensure tasks identified in the master test and quality assurance plans are executed in accordance with defined standards Maintain project documentation Provides detailed communication that is both respectful and transparent with management and peers Exhibits openness to others views Works independently and/or with others while managing multiple assignments Maintains study program to enhance QA skills and knowledge on new technologies. Strong time management skills When functioning as a lead QA Analyst on a project: Ensures that the test strategy/plan is executed based on the design and within agreed upon timeframes. Identifies and allocates tasks to the QA team on the project Establishes standards and norms for the QA team on the project Defines and ensures the quality, completeness and timeliness of all deliverables generated by the quality assurance team on the project Ensures professional interactions of the QA team with key stakeholders Manages the testing portion of the requirements traceability matrix Assists analysts on team in completing tasks and resolving testing related issues Partners with Project Manager to remove impediments to analysis team activities Resolves conflicts between members of the analysis team and any other resource(s) or stakeholder(s) on the project Facilitates and participates in peer reviews Represents the QA team in project meetings Reports on the status of analysis team activities to the project manager/coordinator and QA supervisor on a weekly basis Candidates must have ALL the "Required" skills in order to be considered for the position. "Desired" or "Highly Desired" skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required. Skill Matrix (Please fill the last two columns of this matrix) Experience with Business workflow processes Required / Desired Amount of Experience Skilled in performing quality assurance and software testing processes and creating supporting deliverables Required 5 Years Skilled in conducting test planning, executing test cases and performing validation activities Required 5 Years Detail oriented thinker that can balance multiple testing efforts in a fast paced environment Required 5 Years Strong planning and organizational skills Required 5 Years Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills with an openness to listen to all viewpoints Desired 5 Years Ability to analyze risks and properly identify steps to mitigate their impact to testing activities Required 5 Years Self-starter works with minimum direction and supervision in achieving desired results Required 5 Years Must be able to work in a collaborative environment or independently Required 5 Years Lead the development of manual and automated test scripts, and perform front and back end test validation activities Required 5 Years Variety of testing experience such as: integration, smoke, interface, regression, performance, automation and functional testing. Required 5 Years Strong knowledge of SQL database systems and techniques Required 5 Years Skilled in facilitating meetings and providing presentations to project teams Desired 2 Years Proficient in testing tools such as JMeter, Splunk and Ranorex Desired 2 Years Experience with Jira and Zephyr. Desired 1 Years