Senior Software Quality Analyst at Ascensus in Dresher, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Position Summary

Individuals in this role will demonstrate strong manual testing skills and provide support to Software QualityAnalysts and Engineers, instilling in them a strong sense of quality ownership. The Senior Software QualityAnalyst will review scenarios and analyze testing progress. They will actively participate in all Agile ceremonies and be instrumental in creating a testing strategy for their projects.

Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• An ideal Senior Software QualityAnalyst should be able to handle a challenging fast paced environment witha desire and passion to work at the forefront of technology, producing aquality product for their customers


• A team player that actively participates, coordinates and contributes in all Agile ceremonies


• Provides guidance in manual testing techniques, methodologies, testing tools and best practices


• Shares expertise by engaging in relationships with team.


• Knowledgeable in databases, SQL and related testing tools (Swagger, SoupUI, Postman)


• Utilizes Azure DevOps to create scenarios, execute tests and log defects based on user stories and acceptance criteria


• Ability to create metrics related to testing results and defects


• Reviews and provides feedback to the team on testability of user stories and acceptance criteria


• Executes functional, cross browser, exploratory, security, regression, edge-case and integration testing as required


• Collaborates with Quality Analyst and Engineers on developing an effective Testing Strategy and shares with the scrum team


• Shares knowledge of business processes and databases with Quality Analysts and Engineers and other team members


• Participates in knowledge sharing with other Quality Analysts


• Assists Quality Engineers with debugging automation scripts


• Coordinates and assists in testing during Implementations to Production


• Coordinates and supports Business Acceptance testing


• Assists in providing estimates to PM and Stakeholders


• Continuously demonstrates the pursuit of knowledge of systems, architecture, products and industry by attending classes/seminars, reading articles on technical websites and listening to technical podcasts.


• Provides support for company initiatives such Disaster Recovery, Audits, etc.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or Business-related field


• 5+ years of business experience


• 3+ years of IT experience


• Exposure to automation scripting and debugging (SoupUI, Postman)


• Experienced with Agile philosophy and frameworks


• Manual scenario writing and testing experience


• Knowledge of databases and SQL


• Possess strong organizational skills and has the ability to maintain expected productivity levels


• Possess problem solving, analytical skills and attention to detail


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with clear, concise technical writing style


• Excellent listening, presentation and interpersonal skills


• Ability to prioritize and be responsible for the execution of project tasks in a high-pressure environment


• Ability and willingness to learn quickly


• Ability to work independently as well as in teams


• Understands own strengths and weaknesses, has professional standards with regard to attendance, personal accountability and integrity

Nice to Have Skills

• Mentoring and training experience

At Ascensus, we aspire to make a difference for others.We are a technology-enabled services company that helps people save for retirement, education, and healthcare through our network of institutional, financial advisor, and state partners. Our culture is guided by sound principles, is committed to high standards, operates with transparency, and welcomes diversity-housed within our Core Values: People Matter. Quality First. Integrity Always.

As aleading independent recordkeeping services partner, retirement plan third-party administrator, and government savings facilitator, we aim to hire associates who find pride in going to work every day knowing that they help more than 12 million people save for what matters.

Ascensus provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to ancestry, race, color, religion, sex, (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, criminal conviction record or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws ("Protected Status").
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