Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
The qa department is part of the technology division and is responsible for testing software and setting quality standards and processes used throughout the departmentAdditionally, the qa department provides knowledge and training on product testing, process creation and management, toolsets, and metrics.
Working under minimal supervision, this position is responsible for the execution of all assigned test-related functions during a projectIt is your responsibility to build enhanced quality in your product area/s.
Essential functions:
Perform all duties as defined for a associate software test engineer
Writes test cases for the most complex new features and maintain business-facing test cases for new functionality by working with customers, product designers, and product managers.
Tests the most complex scenarios.
Perform “-ility” testing – compatibility, installability, interoperability, maintainability, reliability, usability, and security testing
Help identify what should be tested during regression and release phases
Prioritizes test cases for all testers in your areas of responsibility.
Participates in developing standards for test cases and mentors peers in adhering to these standards.
Helps define and develop test tools that will make testing more efficient.
Develops good user stories.
Designs good workflows and usable uis following established design principles.
Influences the team in quality thinking.
Works with team to implement better testing practices.
Helps guide team members toward development of more maintainable and testable code.
Works toward continuous improvement of quality processes.
Writes product and workflow documentation, as needed.
Works directly with the automation team to prepare regression and release test cases for automation.
Works with other senior software test engineers to monitor overall product quality.
Works with customers, both internal and external, to ensure functionality is meeting business needs.
Trains customers and others within ia in your area of expertise.
Performs other duties as assigned by immediate manager or management team.
Occasionally presents new features, functionality and defect fixes to internal and external stakeholders.
Key performance outcomes:
Ability to take ownership of assigned tasks
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, including being a good listener
Experience writing technical documentation
Ability to provide concise and accurate project status
Solid time management and prioritization skills
Project and goal oriented
Approachable, possess a positive attitude and readily accepting of change
Strong work habits and work ethic
Good presentation skills
Exhibits behaviors which exemplify ia’s core values
Required skills & experience:
Education: bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.
Experience: minimum of 5 years of previous work experience in software support, product design, software testing, training, or previous work experience preferably in the pharmaceutical industry with an understanding of pharmacy workflows and terminology.
Technical skills: experience with microsoft os and sql server; previous work experience in the software industry; deep understanding of functionality within one or more of the ia’s products and the ability to test those products; experience with the platforms on which ia’s products operate (microsoft os/sql server); proficiency with microsoft office suite of applications (word, excel, outlook); highly developed testing experience and solid troubleshooting skills; expert in test theory and best practices in software testing; deep understanding of agile development methodology; experience working with external customers.
Certifications and/or licenses: cste or csqa preferred.
