The Level III Quality Assurance Analyst is a position requiring 10+ years of demonstrated QA experience involving writing test cases, test data and test database creation/sanitizing, problem tracking/resolution and maintaining defect logs among other applied skills and knowledge.

The candidate for this position is primarily responsible for the creation and execution of manual and automated application tests. The candidate will review requirement and design documents as well as the program’s Quality Plan and SDLC which provide guidance for defining test scenarios and writing manual and automated test scripts.  The candidate will design and write tests which will be used in system integration, performance, failover, and acceptance testing.  The position requires advanced knowledge and experience with the HP Testing Tool Suite including:  Quality Center (QC), Quick Test Pro (QTP) and Load Runner (LR).  Knowledge of Microsoft Team Foundation Server is highly desirable.

Skill Requirements:

Knowledge of and skill in applying:

• Advanced knowledge of test case design and test scripting writing for both manual and automated tests.
  
• Advanced knowledge and experience with HP Testing Tool Suites such as:  Quality Center (QC), Quick Test Pro (QTP) and Load Runner (LR).

·       Microsoft Operating Systems and Microsoft Office suite of products

·       Formal SQA methodologies including software development life cycles, testing processes and standards

·       Ability to interpret and transform data models, business use case diagrams, environment and data needs into testing deliverables.

·       Ability to effectively present technical information to various audiences ranging from the client, developer to project manager

·       Database query tools such as DB Artisan or SQL Query Analyzer in a distributed client-server environment

·       Agile Software Development or XP product development methods and tools

·       Technical writing experience and ability

Sufficient to:

General Responsibilities

• Develop testing requirements, test plans, and both manual and automated test scripts to support functional and non-functional testing with HP’s QC and QTP for assigned projects.
  
• Identify problems and recommend corrective actions
  
• Promote quality assurance activities associated with Agency Projects as assigned.
  
• Facilitate the creation and management of standards and quality assurance procedures.
  
• Implement QA goals and objectives using the HP Testing Product Suite and other automated testing tools.
  
• Recommend processes for the monitoring and review of standards for consistency and goal definition.
  
• Configure testing resources and tools to evaluate application functionality, integration, and performance.
  
• Promote the setting of quality objectives.
  
• Facilitate quality assurance objectives for assigned projects.
  
• Provide staff with insight into quality activities and resource requirements.
  
• Promote consistent use of terminology across projects/departments within the company.
  
• Develop procedures, policies and systems to support QA efforts.
  
• Promote the establishment and consistent application of management and technical QA processes.
  
• Identify risks as they are found.
  
• Assess standards for adequacy and applicability..
  
  Project Identification

• Assess project components as candidates for automated testing using standard application testing tools and resources.
  
• Identify risks through review of current business practices and the impact the project may have on these practices.

Project Planning

• Participate in planning sessions
  
• Prepare project QA plan that identifies QA activities and assesses time and resource needs
  
• Verify that plans are reviewed by all affected groups
  
• Review process used for planning
  
• Comment on project success criteria
  
• Evaluate staffing needs and resources
  
• Review and approve project plans
  
• Assist in developing project timelines
  
• Ensure that risks are properly identified and tracked
  
• Participate in change reviews
  
• Assist in the definition of project success criteria
  
  

Project/Product Definition

• Ensure that requirements are identified
  
• Verify that requirements are clear, needed and testable
  
• Attend project and requirement reviews and code verification of automated test scripts
  
• Review product design specifications
  
• Review product interface specification
  
• Help resolve requirement definition problems
  
• Independently compare user needs to project requirements
  
  

Project Execution

• Review and recommend changes to Functional Software Requirement Specifications (SRS) in the form of use cases and other testing documents.
  
• Perform technical writing.
  
• Perform and assist other QA Testers with the execution of manual and automated functional QA testing as assigned.
  
• Interface with Project Management, QA testers, business analysts, technical developers, and etc.
  
• Identify problems and "track" them until they are resolved.
  
• Monitor project progress and provide reports on risks.
  
• Verify that Agency policies and procedures are followed.
  
• Identify risks as they are found.
  
• Review requirements with development staff to establish a “common” interpretation.
  
• Ensure that activities are performed in accordance with plans, standards, and procedures.
  
• Facilitate and coordinate creation of test requirements, plans, and manual and automated test scripts by functional users and technical leads

Product

• Develop and review test plans, test specifications, test procedures, test reports, and manual and automated test scripts using HP Products QC, QTP and other testing products as requested.
  
• Provide Test and Evaluation review
  
  
  
  • Identify/report failures of product to meet requirements
    
  • Identify/report deviations of product from requirements
    
  • Track problem reports
    
  • Verify corrections of problems
    
  • Coordinate testing with the development team
    
  • Test product interfaces
    
  • Report to management on quality of product
  
  
• Provide manual and automated test scripts
  
• Certify readiness of product sequent.