QA Analyst

AYR Global IT Solutions Inc; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A national staffing firm is seeking a skilled tester to develop software testing standards, engage with customers to clarify acceptance criteria, and coordinate testing efforts within cross-functional agile teams. Proficiency in testing automation and scripting, particularly with Tosca, and a strong grasp of communication skills are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment across various projects, ensuring the successful implementation of software testing strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience in writing manual test scripts.
• Ability to develop end user documentation.
• Proficient in creating instructional videos.

Responsibilities

• Develop software testing standards.
• Engage with customers to clarify acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate testing efforts across teams.

Skills

Testing automation and scripting (Tosca)

Agile methodologies

Software debugging techniques

Strong communication skills

Data management workflows

User experience best practices

Tools

TFS

Jira

Visual Studio

Job description

AYR Global IT Solutions is a national staffing firm focused on cloud, cyber security, web application services, ERP, and BI implementations by providing proven and experienced consultants to our clients. Our competitive, transparent pricing model and industry experience make us a top choice of Global System Integrators and enterprise customers with federal and commercial projects supported nationwide.

Job Description

• Develop software testing standards and facilitate the development of testing strategies for teams
• Engage customers to create and clarify acceptance criteria and ensure that tests are designed to validate that criteria
• Define, capture and report on testing metrics that help teams evaluate their progress and update their testing strategies
• Develop and interpret scripts for automated software regression testing
• Analyze software application usability to develop effective and ergonomic user interfaces
• Comfortable working on a cross functional agile team
• Able to work occasional evening or early morning hours for global collaboration
• Ability to coordinate testing efforts between developers, expert users, and a test team
• Display proficiency with:
  • Industry standard issue tracking software (TFS, Jira, etc.)
  • Visual Studio Unit Testing Framework
  • Audio/video recording of software applications
  • Accurately and concisely capturing defect information for consumption by cross-functional team
  • Software debugging techniques
  • Testing automation and scripting (Tosca is a MUST)
  • Testing web-based applications
  • Strong communication skills – must be able to interact with stakeholders and team members to solicit cooperation and resolve problems
  • Possess knowledge of data management workflows and tools
  • Knowledge of UX best practices and techniques is a plus
  • Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle
  • Self-driven
  • Results oriented tester who can work with minimal guidance
  • Willing to work in a highly collaborative environment as a team player

Qualifications

• Technical Documentation:
  • Write manual test scripts
  • Write end user documentation
  • Produce end user documentation videos
  • Develop other instructional materials and products