QA analyst II

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Menlo Park (CA); Ibrido; USD 90.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. is seeking a QA Analyst II in Menlo Park (Hybrid: on-site 3 days/week). The role focuses on designing and executing test plans, scripts, and procedures to identify software issues.

Ideal candidates have 4-5+ years of QA experience, strong SQL and dashboard skills, and hands-on test automation experience. Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or a relevant field is required.

Competenze

• 4-5+ years hands-on QA, including designing test plans and scripts.
• SQL query writing and building dashboards.
• Hands-on test automation experience.
• Experience in fast-paced or large tech environments with shifting priorities.

Mansioni

• Design test plans, scenarios, scripts or procedures.
• Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
• Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, or usability.
• Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
• Identify, analyze and document problems with program function, output, online screen or content.
• Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
• Create or maintain databases of known test defects.
• Write and run SQL queries and hands-on experience building dashboards.
• Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.

Conoscenze

QA experience

SQL queries

Dashboards

Test automation

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or relevant field

Strumenti

Bug tracking system

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Title

QA analyst II

Location

Menlo Park CA - Hybrid, on-site 3 days/week

Duration

12 months

Job Description

Summary:

• The main function of a QA analyst is to develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes.
• An entry level QA test analyst will typically run scripts given to them; as they progress, the analyst is responsible for the development of scripts.

Job Responsibilities

• Design test plans, scenarios, scripts or procedures.
• Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
• Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, or usability.
• Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
• Identify, analyze and document problems with program function, output, online screen or content.
• Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
• Create or maintain databases of known test defects.
• Write and run SQL queries and hands-on-experience building dashboards.
• Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.

Minimum Years of Experience

4-5

Must-Have Skills

• 4-5+ years of hands-on QA, including designing test plans and scripts
• SQL query writing plus building dashboards
• Hands-on test automation experience

Nice-To-Have Skills

• Level 3-caliber experience delivering at Level 2 scope
• Programming or scripting (JavaScript, Python, Visual Basic) and Linux
• Experience in fast-paced or large tech environments with shifting priorities

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering or relevant field required.

Key Projects/Day-To-Day Responsibilities

• Design and run test plans, scenarios, and scripts
• Test system changes before release, covering database impacts and usability
• Log and track defects in a bug tracker, working with developers until they're fixed
• Write SQL queries and build dashboards for QA analysis
• Plan test schedules around project delivery dates

How will progress be evaluated? What does success look like for this assignment?

• Ramps up quickly and works independently
• Delivers accurate, high-quality testing and defect reporting on schedule
• Produces reliable SQL analysis and dashboards
• Adapts well to changing priorities

Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Basic knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Basic knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Basic knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology.
• Basic knowledge of computer development software, such as Microsoft Visual Basic, Linux, JavaScript, etc.

How many rounds of interviews?

2

Types of Interviews

• 1st : tech (Interviews are technical-first)
• 2nd: behavior + QA concepts

Interview Duration:

45 mins