IT - IT Business Analyst/QA- Lead

Cynet Systems•Mason, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The EMIT QA Analyst champions quality across the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), partnering with project teams to find and resolve defects early and often. The role owns QA activities for IT development and deliverables, including manual and automated testing, test data creation, and defect triage. On smaller projects, the QA Analyst also helps gather requirements. The analyst is expected to bring fresh ideas and proven best practices, especially in using AI to improve testing efficiency, coverage, and overall quality, and to help modernize the organization’s QA approach and testing capabilities. The project scope is to run business activities for the Client and Broker portals. The position is with EyeMed IT and is hybrid in Mason, Ohio, with a preference for local candidates. The assignment is listed as an initial three months with an opportunity for extension. The posting lists work hours as 40 hours per week and says the role is not eligible for overtime.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience in a similar role, with a background in quality assurance and business analysis.
Solid understanding of software testing life cycle (STLC) activities, test architecture fundamentals, and XX-box and grey-box test design principles.
Knowledge of manual and automated testing for UI, back-end/batch, and data conversion/ETL.
Working knowledge of databases and ability to write, run, and interpret SQL queries for data development and research.
Experience managing test environments and test data across multiple environments.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with test automation and performance testing tools.
Experience using AI tools to create test cases and data.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects.
Excellent written, verbal, and listening skills, and strong presentation and documentation skills.
Strong organizational and teamwork skills, including the ability to coordinate across a diverse, fast-moving environment.
Experience with Jira, Confluence or similar tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Test automation experience leveraging AccelQ.
Security testing experience.
Experience writing requirements.
Experience with Facets.
Broad knowledge of or experience in managed vision care, healthcare, or retail.
Interest in contributing beyond testing by assisting with requirements gathering.

Responsibilities

Own QA activities for IT development and deliverables throughout the SDLC.
Partner with project teams to identify and resolve defects early and often.
Perform manual and automated testing, create test data, and manage defect triage.
On smaller projects, help gather requirements.
Use AI tools and practices to improve testing efficiency, coverage, and quality.
Help shape and modernize the organization’s QA approach and testing capabilities.
Support business activities for the Client and Broker portals.
Manage test environments and test data across multiple environments.
Use SQL queries to support data development and research.
Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects while coordinating across teams.