Sr. Analyst, System Testing II

TALENT Software Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,292 - 85,870; Full time

Job summary

A prominent IT services company in South Carolina is seeking a candidate for a mid-senior level role focusing on IT testing and quality assurance. Responsibilities include developing test plans, debugging applications, and maintaining quality metrics. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in a related field and have 9 years of relevant IT experience. The position offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment, ideal for someone who thrives under pressure. This is a full-time position with a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 9 years of IT experience.
• Proven experience in developing test plans.
• Experience working in complex application environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans and test cases.
• Perform data creation for testing.
• Debug application issues.
• Support system migrations.
• Track quality assurance metrics.
• Provide testing services for clients.
• Make recommendations for testing strategies.

Skills

Project planning

Analytical skills

Data processing knowledge

Negotiation skills

Test case writing

Documenting complex problems

Understanding of application connections

Utilizing test specifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

4 years relevant job-related work experience

Associate's degree in CS/IT plus 2 years of experience

Tools

Standard office equipment

JAVA

WebSphere

Windows

DB2

Oracle

IMS

VSAM

Job description

Base pay range: $53.05/hr - $53.05/hr

This role involves completing supportive administrative and leadership activities while collecting and analyzing data for software process evaluation and improvements. The successful candidate will integrate these processes into business operations to address specific business needs. The role also requires managing projects to ensure coordination, documentation, reporting, and customer communication requirements are met. Mentoring and providing guidance to testing staff is a key component of this position. Additionally, the role involves performing quality checks across various IT functions to ensure adherence to quality standards, procedures, and methodologies. The candidate will define and analyze quality assurance metrics and make recommendations to clients for improving operational workflows.

Skills

• Excellent project planning, organization, and management skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Thorough understanding of data processing terminology, operations, and architecture.
• Skilled in negotiation and influencing business or technical partners.
• Proficiency in writing complex test cases/scripts.
• Ability to document complex problems and assist in their resolution.
• Understanding of functional connections between applications.
• Ability to utilize test requirements, specifications, diagrams, and logic functions.

Required Software And Other Tools

• Standard office equipment.

Preferred Skills And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of JAVA, WebSphere, Windows, and other middleware platforms.
• Knowledge of DB2, Oracle, IMS, and VSAM.
• Skill in white-box testing, integration testing, static testing, and 508 compliance testing utilizing JAWS software.

Work Environment

This is a fast-paced, multi-platform environment which may require action and response 24x7 to support the technical business needs of the customer.

Education Requirements (One of the following)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 4 years of relevant job-related work experience
• Associate's degree in CS/IT (or related field) plus 2 years of relevant experience

Required Experience

• 9 years of IT experience
• Proven experience in developing test plans and creating test matrices
• Experience working in complex, enterprise application environments

Required Technologies & Skills

• Knowledge of Java
• Experience with WebSphere
• Experience with Windows environments
• Familiarity with middleware platforms
• Database knowledge: DB2, SQL, Oracle, IMS, VSAM
• Testing expertise: White-box testing, Integration testing
• Experience with ServiceNow Automated Test Framework (ATF)
• Experience testing web-based applications

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Selenium
• Puppeteer
• Appium

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans and test cases
• Perform data creation and manipulation for testing purposes
• Debug application and environment-related issues
• Support systems and application migration testing
• Track and report quality assurance metrics
• Provide testing services for multiple clients, including onsite support when required
• Make recommendations to improve testing strategies and processes
• Understand and validate functional connections between applications
• Utilize test requirements, specifications, diagrams, and logic flows
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced, multi-platform environment
• Provide 24x7 support as needed to meet business and technical demands

Soft Skills (Required)

• Team-oriented mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent project planning, organization, and time management abilities
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Highly detail-oriented

Team Environment

• Critical role within the application development lifecycle
• Responsible for validating new and modified applications before production
• Fast-paced, multi-platform environment
• May require rapid response to production and business needs

Join us in Columbia, SC, where you can thrive in a vibrant community with a rich history and a promising future. This is an opportunity to grow your career in an exciting and challenging environment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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