Test Analyst

Job Description

Working as the Test Analyst II - DevOps, you will be creating and executing manual and automated tests, in support of DevOps. You will participate in the evaluation and testing of software programs to verify that programs function properly. May also lead small project based teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create and execute test plans, test cases, and test and tax return data

• Tests "infrastructure as code" areas in DevOps

• Communicates test results, status and potential risks.

• Identifies, analyzes, fixes and documents defects, questionable functions, errors and inconsistencies in software program functions, outputs, online screens and content.

• Executes and enhances automated test regression profiles (libraries, batteries) as required.

• Responds to inquiries and problems from end-users and technical support regarding functions and operations of software programs.

• Read and comprehend tax forms and instructions; collaborate with cross-function teams

• Provides feedback on program improvements or revisions to programmers and system analysts.

• Provides recommendations for software program documentation.

• Provides recommendations for improvements to current procedures and processes to improve quality.

• Devise improvements to current procedures and develop possible future configurations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in computer related field required

• 4-6 years of QA/software testing experience required

• Understanding of test methodologies (regression, functional, unit, integration, code coverage, performance, etc.)

• 2 - 3 years' experience with test automation tools and techniques required; Microsoft tools preferred

• 2 - 3 years' experience with testing in the DevOps area [infrastructure as code], as described above

• 2 - 3 years' experience with testing in a cloud environment - AWS strongly preferred

• Experience with Agile development process a must

• Experience with Microsoft development stack and tooling is a plus

• Basic understanding of SQL, ISAPI, COM, Windows Servers is a plus

• A working understanding of code and script

• Ability to use and research new technologies to automate testing and compliance in DevOps