Snr Analyst Quality Assurance

Location: United States - Atlanta | Full time | Job opening ID: 2133
Purpose

For the SITA Fares, ensure that software that is developed meets the criteria set out in the functional and non- functional specifications.
Deliver testing in order to ensure the functional requirements meet the overall needs of the product / application and that the non-functional and business requirements meet usability, performance and resilience criteria.
Participate in the full lifecycle of multiple small to medium projects ensuring the solution(s) developed are able to sustain the projects' functional, non-functional and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities

- Using the requirements documents supplied by the Architect, write up test cases, create scripts, and execute the test cases and documentation relating to functional and performance testing.
- Provide metrics and desired outcomes for the complete testing process for each project as defined by Product Management.
- Ensure all testing documentation is approved by the QA Manager prior to carrying out any testing.
- Define test environment configurations, tools and prepare the testing environment.
- Work with the Data Centre and / or relevant support team to ensure the physical build of hardware is ready for software testing.
- Where environment issues may cause a delay to testing, raise with line management and capture if required in the project plan.
- Conduct unit testing against set criteria in the test case, ensuring work is validated at the predefined gate reviews and determine the status of product development and product readiness.
- Provide detailed analysis of all testing carried out on the environment ensuring all bugs, risks and issues are logged correctly.
- Ensure defect prevention of product by working with other departments to prevent defects in all levels of production and procurement
- Where required, provide analysis in the formal presentation to the Architect and / or senior QA management.
- Actively provide feedback to senior QA management which may result in new working practices or general QA improvements.
- Where required implement and train individuals in the use of the Automation Policies and Procedure Manuals.
- Mentor and coach a small group of less experienced QA Analysts ensuring they have the skills and knowledge in order to perform their roles.
Education & Qualifications

- University degree or equivalent preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or similar.
- ISEB Foundation qualification .
Experience

- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a QA environment including experience with current software testing methodologies, functional testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
-Minimum of 5 years experience as a Business Analyst and/or Tester in Fares Applicatons
Knowledge & Skills

- Demonstrates a "skilled" level of knowledge and understanding in:
-The SITA Fares system
-Demonstrating effective communication processes meeting demands of both SQACC Office of Technology Management (OTM) and programme / project requirements.
- Ensures that knowledge is kept up-to-date with all relevant updates/releases to products.
- Working knowledge of Quality Center tool
- ePM for change control, risks and issues
- Good knowledge and understanding of testing market
- Knowledge of CMM/TMM useful
- Provides focused, accurate and exact data analysis
- Strong software application skills (MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
- Develops and maintains documentation
- Ability to work under pressure
Profession Competencies

Planning & Organising
Analytical Skills
Problem Solving
Technical Communication
Application Development
Business Analysis
Quality Assurance& Integration
Core Competencies

Adhering to Principles&Values
Customer Focus
Teamwork
Adapting&Responding to Change
Creating & Innovating
Deciding and Initiating Action
Results Orientation