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Title:  QA Analyst
Location:  Cincinnati, OH
Job Type:  Direct Hire
Compensation:  $55,000.00 to $65,000.00 per Year
Reference Code:  950006-EQG
Description:  Kforce is seeking a QA Analyst for a local client. Responsibilities include:
  • Develop, maintain, and conduct test plans and scripts for tracking defects and fixes in product development, software application development, information systems, and operations systems; document test results and corrective actions required and log defects/issues for resolution
  • Develop, maintain, and execute automated test plans and scripts for functional testing and regression testing and performance and stress testing in multiple environments
  • Create and maintain data set, hardware, and configurations consistent with test specification and test procedures
  • Apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate IT processes through careful testing in order to maximize the benefit of business investments in IT initiatives
  • Monitor program performance after implementation to prevent reoccurrence of program operating problems and ensure efficiency of operation
  • Support internal IT Change Control procedures; provide quality systems review of applicable changes
  • Assist in development of validation/systems compliance training on systems compliance initiatives; provide continuing compliance education support to the organization
  • Identify differences between established standards and user applications and suggest modifications to conform to standards
  • Provide accurate and timely status reporting as required by the Manager and corporate management including task and time reporting
  • Perform Software Quality Assurance Reviews throughout Requirements Phase to UAT and provide corrective actions to ensure effective bug-free releases
Requirements:  The skills, experience, and knowledge required to be considered for this position include (items are required unless noted otherwise):
  • 3+ years of related experience
  • Automation Specialist with either LoadRunner or QTP experience (WRITING THE CODE)
  • Strong knowledge of QA methodologies and development of test cases
  • Experience writing and maintaining test procedures and test specification
  • Strong working knowledge of configuration management and deployment activities
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to recognize potential problems and escalate them to QA Lead or Project Manager
  • Writing code of automated QA tools (QTP, Quality Center, and Load Runner)
  • Strong VB Scripting knowledge
  • Knowledge of following programming languages and technologies is a plus: Java, C# or VB.NET, ASP.NET, .NET WinForms, ADO.NET, T-SQL, Classic ASP, VB6, COM IIS, and SML
  • Expertise with HTML/DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other web development technologies is a plus
  • Understanding of full software development lifecycle including functional and technical specification, development, documentation, QA processes, source control, maintenance, and development is essential
Required Skills:
  • Spreadsheet software (Excel)
  • Word Processing software (Word)
  • Diagram Software (Visio)
  • Quality Assurance and Software Testing methodologies and practices
Preferred Skills:
  • Presentation software
  • Project management software