Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analyst

Req number:

R7372

Employment type:

Full time

Worksite flexibility:

Hybrid

Who we are

CAI is a global services firm with over 9,000 associates worldwide and a yearly revenue of $1.3 billion+. We have over 40 years of excellence in uniting talent and technology to power the possible for our clients, colleagues, and communities. As a privately held company, we have the freedom and focus to do what is right—whatever it takes. Our tailor-made solutions create lasting results across the public and commercial sectors, and we are trailblazers in bringing neurodiversity to the enterprise.

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated Quality Assurance Analyst ready to take us to the next level! If you have experience working with multiple platforms and testing techniques, including but not limited to manual acceptance testing, exploratory testing, and creative testing and are looking for your next career move, apply now.

Job Description

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst to be responsible for testing technical solutions to flag bugs, usability issues, and any other defects before delivery to users. This position will be full-time and hybrid in Trenton, NJ.

What You’ll Do

• The QA Tester is responsible for testing technical solutions to flag bugs, usability issues, and any other defects before delivery to users

• The tester will act as a quality champion and empower teams to create high-performing and resilient systems, leveraging both automated and manual testing to efficiently cover each solution's functionality

• The QA Tester will collaborate closely with the development team to flag issues and ensure each feature is thoroughly tested

• Uses both automated and manual testing to efficiently cover the system's functionality and ensure every feature developed by the team is tested

• Partners with development teams to identify key areas of risk in new solutions

• Communicates detailed information on any defects found to development team and helps the IT Product Manager prioritize defects

• Actively participates in agile ceremonies as needed to provide clarifications and problem solve with the team

• Strives to automate and maintain comprehensive test suites with a continuous improvement mindset

• Runs tests in production environments after deployment to ensure quality

• Knows the product vision and works closely with the Business Analyst and IT Product Manager to translate their vision into tests

• Stays updated with industry best practices and standards on testing

• Promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers

• Must complete annual and semiannual self-assessment as required

• Performs other duties and special projects, as assigned

What You'll Need

Required:

• 3+ years of QA testing experience working with multiple platforms and testing techniques, including but not limited to manual acceptance testing, exploratory testing, and creative testing

• 5 years' experience with Manual acceptance testing, Exploratory testing, and Creative testing

• 5 years' experience implementing automated end-to-end tests using frameworks and tools such as Selenium or similar automated testing tool

• 5 years' experience with the Microsoft Office Suite

• 4 years strong experience testing using Agile Methodologies and participation in agile ceremonies

• 4 years' experience running tests in production environments after deployment to ensure quality

• 4 years' experience collaborating with Development Teams

• 4 years' experience with any Project Management tool such as MS DevOps or Jira

• 4 years' experience with JavaScript

• Bachelors degree in IT / Computer Required Science OR related experience in
  technical field

• Strong analytical skills - able to analyze software systems to identify existing / potential issues

• Ability to develop integration, performance, and load bearing tests

• Ability to prioritize workload, must be highly organized, detail-oriented, handle various tasks simultaneously and work independently within limited time constraints with little or no supervision

• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and deal effectively and diplomatically with business professionals and EDA staff

• Demonstrates respectful behavior and promotes teamwork and communication to encourage an interactive, cooperative, collaborative and customer focused work environment among division, EDA staff and external customers.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to quickly process complex information and communicate test results, issues, and recommendations clearly Willingness to speak up and present contrarian views in team settings Subject matter expertise

Preferred:

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite

• Experience as a tester on cross-functional agile teams

Physical Demands

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA and other federal, state, and local standards

• Sedentary work that involves sitting or remaining stationary most of the time with occasional need to move around the office to attend meetings, etc.

• Ability to conduct repetitive tasks on a computer, utilizing a mouse, keyboard, and monitor.

Reasonable accommodation statement

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employment selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or (888) 824 – 8111.

$45 - $55 per Hour

The pay range for this position is listed above. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including location, experience, and education. Benefit packages include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as 401k retirement account access. Employees in this role may also be entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.