Software Quality Assurance Analyst

• - IT
• FL, USA
• Salary
• Full Time
• Health, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, Short & Long term Disability, Voluntary Life, EAP, PTO, 401k & various other ancillary options

CoAd Summary:

CoAdvantage is a leading human resource solutions provider for small to mid-sized companies. We are HR experts who partner with small businesses nationwide to administer payroll, benefits, workers' compensation and core HR management. Headquartered in Bradenton, Florida, CoAdvantage has offices throughout Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, California, North Carolina, New Jersey and New York, and serves more than 100,000 worksite employees in all 50 states. We're looking for the best professionals in our markets who are interested in building a successful and rewarding career and be part of a focused, energetic team dedicated to delivering excellence to America's small business owners.

Position Summary: 

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of our software products. As a QA Analyst, you will work closely with software developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to test and validate software functionality, identify defects, and ensure that our applications meet industry standards and user requirements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop, document, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for various applications and systems.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing on both web and mobile applications.
• Identify, track, and report defects, issues, and inconsistencies, and work closely with developers for resolutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review requirements, technical designs, and other project documentation.
• Participate in daily scrum meetings, sprint planning, and retrospectives as part of the agile development process.
• Ensure that all deliverables meet company quality standards and customer expectations.
• Continuously contribute to process improvements, including test automation and documentation enhancements.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with QA policies, procedures, and best practices throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Coordinates QA/UAT efforts with development directors and business stakeholders
• Produce QA reporting data
• Product testing as needed.
• Participate in project quality monitoring and perform project evaluations
• Actively participate in team meetings by offering project and/or corporate expertise and insight including bringing about the resolution of any incidents and data quality issues

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience as a QA Engineer or similar role in software development.
• Experience with various testing methodologies, including functional, performance, security, and automated testing.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile methodologies.
• Microsoft SQL Server, Azure DevOps/TFS, Bugzilla, Jira, etc.
• Minimum 3 years' experience website/software tester or related field
• Proficient in MS Office, Project and Visio
• HRIS and Payroll management system experience a big plus
• Strong interpersonal skills, both one-on-one and in-group environments are key requirements
• Must have very strong relationship management skills, including negotiation, team leadership and conflict management skills; Ability to establish rapport and network within the corporation
• Ability to demonstrate commitment, initiative, self-motivated, independent action, and versatility while embracing challenging and diverse assignments are a must
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written); able to communicate effectively with management and with technical personnel
• Must show attention to detail, show effective skills in forward planning and be a problem solver
• Strong analytical, decision making and organizational skills 
• Flexibility to shift priorities in response to changing conditions
• Ability to present complex information in a clear and concise fashion
• Attention to detail while maintaining a big picture orientation 

Educational and Professional Licensing or Certification Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years' experience website/software tester or related field
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or HR-related field preferred or equivalent experience 

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