SR. SOFTWARE QA ANALYST

BI Incorporated; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst to lead testing activities and ensure project objectives are met. The role involves collaborating with QA teams and DevOps to implement automation and maintain high testing standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least four years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in software quality assurance testing.
• Experience with Agile Software Development and automation tools preferred.
• Proficient in creating and executing Microsoft SQL queries.

Responsibilities

• Leads and monitors Quality Assurance test activities to meet project objectives.
• Develops and executes test plans and cases for new products.
• Manages product defects and ensures proper test coverage.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Microsoft SQL Server

UFT/QTP

Job description

Benefits Information

This job posting is anticipated to remain open until May 23rd, 2025.

Hybrid role - In office Tuesday - Thursday.

Full-time employees will enjoy a competitive benefits package with options for you and your family including:

• Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• 401(k) Matching

• Health Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Discount

• Reduced Tuition Rates

• Disability Insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 401(k)

• Pet Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Paid Training

• Flexible Spending Account

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Overview

BI is one of the leading technology companies in Boulder, Colorado and the largest provider of innovative electronic monitoring solutions in the United States. We excel at proving technological solutions to over 1,000 agencies nationwide and allowing those agencies to fulfill their missions without worrying about the technical complexities.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.
• At least four (4) years of professional experience in software quality assurance testing.
• At least one (1) year experience working with Agile Software Development and automation tools preferred.
• United States citizenship required.
• Ability to receive client’s approval to work on contract required.
• Must live in the United States 3 of the last 5 years (military and study abroad accepted).
• Proficient with creating and executing Microsoft SQL quires. In-depth knowledge of relational database, SQL and web technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and MS Windows 2000 or higher.
• At least one-year experience with automated testing, including load and performance testing. UFT/QTP experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of testing disciplines and tasks and automated test tools.
• In-depth understanding of web-based testing products.
• Extensive knowledge of testing methodologies.
• Extensive knowledge of software development lifecycle.
• Experience leading a team comprised of members with varying experience.
• Effective communication skills with internal and external contacts at all levels, both written and verbal.
• Excellent analytical skills and commitment to continuous testing improvement.
• Good time management skills.
• Ability to perform problem analysis and resolution.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with regard to information stored in operational databases.
• Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.

BI Incorporated

Responsibilities

Summary:

The Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst leads, guides and monitors Quality Assurance test activities to meet project objectives and verifies implementation of business requirements. Assists QA team members in analyzing deliverables to ensure proper test coverage. Serves as the primary contact/resource regarding functional and technical system issues for QA team members, management and other departments as appropriate.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Senior Software Quality Assurance works closely with QA Automation Engineer to ensure QA automation is implemented and maintained across projects.
• Work closely with DevOps to ensure automation and monitoring at all steps of the development cycle from software development integration, testing, releasing to deployment and infrastructure management.
• Develops and executes, test plans, test cases for new products and releases. Ensures system and business requirements are met.
• The Senior Software Quality Assurance works cohesively with QA team by reviewing work agreements to verify scope and type of testing based on requirements documentation. Ensure all requirements have been reviewed and met.
• Manages product defects. Re-test and confirms defects reported as fixed.
• Attends functional and design meetings to provide QA guidance and level effort on test activities.
• The Senior Software Quality Assurance creates test strategies for major initiatives, identifying test approach, methods, necessary resources and environment needs.
• Identifies training needs or knowledge gaps for test resources. Create a plan to address the identified needs.
• Facilitates knowledge transfers and sharing of testing efforts across the QA team.
• The Senior Software Quality Assurance supports QA team members by working with necessary departments to remove technical or business hurdles.
• Maintains current knowledge of various quality assurance testing technologies available in the market. Proactively makes recommendations on how to make internal test processes more efficient.
• Updating project manager regularly about the progress of testing activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Pay

Pay USD $95,000.00/Yr. to USD $115,000.00/Yr.