Quality Assurance Spec

Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Workplace: Hybrid

Job Description

Responsible for implementing quality assurance programs. Education/Experience: High School Degree and Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Relevant field is desirable or equivalent work experience required. 3 to 6 years experience leading quality assurance projects/programs.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong knowledge of testing disciplines and methodologies.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Expert knowledge of computer hardware and software.
• Project management knowledge.
• People management skills.
• Analytical thinker, detailed oriented.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Lead, coach and influence others for results and good performance.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with QA Analysts and Developers to ensure that all aspects of the system have proper testing coverage and overall system reliability, performance and quality.
• Comply with the system development life cycle (SDLC) and project management methodology (PMLC) by participating in scope assessment, risk and cost analysis.
• May coach, lead and mentor other team members.
• Provide testing management for ongoing projects and future initiatives.
• Deliver effective and efficient testing solutions by meeting key project milestones and overall project deliverables on time, and adhering to development and quality standards.
• Analyze the testing needs and develop testing strategy and plans.
• Review and approve test plans, scenarios, scripts or procedures such as database impacts, software scenarios or usability.
• Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance or completeness and/or to mitigate risks.
• Ensure application documentation is complete and maintained/ updated in a timely fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

3-5 years of testing experience, automation testing experience (java Selenium)