Working Title: TSDS Systems Analyst
Job Location: 100% Remote, Work Location Within Texas
Job Description/Responsibilities/Duties:
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT):
- Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business requirements.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to review test objectives and expected outcomes.
- Identify and document bugs or issues, and track their resolution with development teams.
- Validate functionality, usability, and performance of systems against defined criteria.
- Maintain test result records and report findings to project managers.
- Production (Prod) Review:
- Conduct post-deployment checks to ensure system stability and functionality in the live environment.
- Monitor and document production issues, analyzing root causes for resolution.
- Collaborate with technical teams to address system performance concerns promptly.
- Test newly implemented features or patches in the production environment.
- Provide status updates and recommend improvements to maintain high-quality system performance.
- Customer Support:
- Analyze and resolve complex customer support tickets escalated to Level 3.
- Investigate and identify root causes of technical issues reported by end-users.
- Collaborate with development teams to address and resolve software defects.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting for system errors and application bugs.
- Document resolutions and provide detailed feedback to Level 1 and Level 2 support teams.
- Validate fixes and updates in test environments before applying them in production.
- Recommend process improvements based on recurring issues or patterns.
- Ensure timely communication with stakeholders on ticket status and resolution timelines.
CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
- 7 years of experience in Testing Methodologies and Tools: Proficiency in UAT processes, test plan creation, and familiarity with QA tools.
- 7 years of experience with system architectures, databases, and scripting languages to facilitate effective testing and troubleshooting.
- 7 years of experience with testing tools/software (e.g., SQL, JIRA, Swagger, Postman, TOAD, etc).
- 7 years of experience with industry-specific domains (e.g., Education, Data Standards, Texas Education Requirements, TEA, etc).
- 5 years of experience in Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills to identify, analyze, and resolve defects during testing and production review.
- 5 years of experience in meticulous examination of test results, documentation, and quality standards adherence.
- 5 years of experience with excellent communication skills for cross-functional teamwork.
- 5 years of experience handling escalated support tickets or working in high-level technical support roles.
Preferred qualifications include:
- Detail-oriented with a focus on quality standards.
- Technical knowledge of system architectures and scripting.
- Experience in automated testing frameworks.