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Associate Test Analyst (Contrator)

Location: 

New Haven, CT, US, 06511

Category:  Information Technology

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Overview

The Associate Test Analyst plans executes and reports on testing using appropriate testing tools and techniques conforming to agreed process standards as defined by Service Transition and Validation. The purpose of testing is to ensure that new and amended systems, configurations, packages, or services, together with any interfaces, perform as specified (including security requirements). Testing includes the process of using and maintaining test ware (test cases, test scripts, test reports, test plans, etc.) to measure and improve the quality of the software being tested.

Core Responsibilities

  • Participate in the complete test cycle of software development from requirements testing to user acceptance and release testing.
  • Understand business, functional and technical aspects of applications in assigned portfolio.
  • Plan testing, with guidance from senior staff, at different stages within the development cycle, including formulation of testing objectives and quality criteria, development of testing strategy and testing approach.
  • Ensure that testing activities will allow applications to meet business requirements and systems goals, fulfill end-user requirements.
  • Utilize all test processes, including test plans, test deliverables and traceability.
  • Execute reusable and maintainable automated scripts using available tools.
  • Create and conduct REST and SOAP Web Service tests using SoapUI, REST API clients.
  • Design and develop test cases in consultation with programmers and Business Analyst based on requirements specifications and design description.
  • Assist with data analysis and mapping.
  • Execute tests and reviews test data within specified scheduled dates.
  • Assist in monitoring unit testing and preliminary integration testing by programmers.
  • Take responsibility for integrity of testing and acceptance activities and coordinate the execution of these activities.
  • Assist in Management of business/client relationships with respect to testing matters.
  • Participate in user acceptance and release testing of the software.
  • Participate in triage process, fully reproducing issues, communicating workarounds, developing missing test scenarios and validating fixes; accurately submitting and maintaining defects in the appropriate repository.
  • Work closely with Programmers and Business Analysts to resolve technical, design and functional issues.
  • Identify process improvements and contribute to corporate testing standards and definition of best practice.
  • Participate in peer review of software development cycle deliverables.
  • Prepare and submit reports on work progress on a regular basis.
  • On-Call and/or after-hours work required.

Skills Qualifications

Required:
  • Knowledge of software testing techniques, testing tools, incident/defect tracking systems and other test-support tools
  • Knowledge of scripting test cases and defining test data sets
  • Experience in testing in Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid environments
  • Experience in functional analysis, testing, verification, and validation
  • Experience participating in user acceptance testing
  • Experience in client/server, web-based systems, and/or mainframe environments
  • Strong Analytical skills
  • Good understanding of data analysis and mapping
  • Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication Systems/Technical Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of with at least 2 defect tracking tools (e.g., HP ALM, Bugzilla, PVCS Tracker, ClearQuest, Team Track) and 1 test management tool (e.g., HP ALM)
  • Ability to perform basic SQL queries
  • Competency in Microsoft applications including Visio, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook. Advanced Excel skills required.
  • Technical understanding of the digital platform, cloud applications, web services, server-side components and APIs

Education

Required:
  • BS or BA with emphasis in computer science, information systems or business administration
  • 0-4 years related work experience Preferred:
  • International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Foundation Certification a plus

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a majority of the workday.


Nearest Major Market: New Haven
Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford

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