Senior QA Analyst

Job Description:
Ensure that software that is developed meets the criteria set out in the functional and non functional specifications.
Deliver testing in order to ensure the functional requirements must meet the overall needs of the product/application and that the non functional requirements meet usability, performance and resilience criteria. Participate in full life cycle of multiple small to medium projects ensuring the solution/s developed are able to sustain the projects functional and business requirements. Ensure all testing processes and outputs meet the criteria for Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) level 3 standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Using the requirements documents supplied by the Architect, write up test cases; create scripts, execute the test cases and documentation relating to the functional and performance testing.
• Provide metric and desired outcomes for the complete testing process for each project as defined by Product Management.
• Ensure all documentation above is approved by the QA Manager prior to carrying out any testing.
• Define test environment configurations, tools and prepare the testing environment.
• Work with the Data Centre and/or relevant support team to ensure the physical build of hardware is ready for software testing.
• Where environment issues may cause a delay to testing raise with line management and capture if required in the project plan.
• Conduct unit testing against set criteria in the test case, ensuring work is validated at the predefined gate reviews and determine the status of product development and product readiness.
• Provide detailed analysis of all testing carried out on the environment ensuring all bugs, risks and issues are logged correctly.
• Ensure defect prevention of product by working with other departments to prevent defects in all levels of production and procurement
• Where required provide analysis in the formal presentation to the Architect and/or senior QA management.
• Actively provide feedback to senior QA management which may result in new working practices or general QA improvements.
• Where required implement and train individuals on the use of the automation policies and procedure manual
• Mentor and coach junior QA Analysts ensuring they have the skills and knowledge in order to perform their roles.

Key Requirements

• BS Degree or equivalent preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics or similar field
• ISEB Foundation qualification or recognized country specific qualification desirable
• 5+ years experience in a QA environment including experience with current software testing methodologies, functional testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing.
• Demonstrating effective communication processes meeting demands of both SQACC Office of Technology Management (OTM) and programs/project requirements.
• Ensuring that knowledge is kept up to date will all relevant updates/releases to products
• Working knowledge of Mercury toolset
• Using ePM for change control, risks and issues
• Demonstrating good knowledge and understanding of testing market
• Knowledge of CMM/TMM useful
• Providing focused on accurate and exact data analysis
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Object Oriented development approaches

Synergis is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer