QA Analyst III

GEOGRAPHIC SOLUTIONS INC•Palm Harbor, FL

40d•Hybrid

About The Position

Job Summary: Under limited supervision, carries out procedures to ensure that all information systems products and services meet minimum company standards and end user requirements. Thoroughly tests software to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects. Documents all problems and works to resolve them; reports progress on problem resolution to management. Devises improvements to current procedures and recommends quality improvements. THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION. Viable candidates must be willing to work onsite at GSI's headquarters in Palm Harbor, Florida daily.

Requirements

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, which are used with team members and clients in the form of formal training, mentoring, and presentations
Utilization of Microsoft SQL Enterprise Manager
Ability to read stored procedures
Work with developers and DBAs on test projects
Utilization of defect tracking tools (BugTracker, DevTrack, Quality Center, etc)
Ability to read and test software specifications
Ability to meet goals and deadlines
Ability to read code (SQL, ASP, .Net, VB, JavaScript) a plus
Knowledge of SharePoint a plus
Knowledge of Source Control Applications and Software Configuration Management promotion processes a plus
Experience testing Web Services a plus
Experience with mobile applications a plus
Experience with interface testing a plus
Experience with DTS testing a plus
Associate degree
5 years of Software testing experience or, Equivalent combination of education and experience
Intermediate SQL Knowledge
Testing methodologies and theory
Microsoft SQL Server
TSQL knowledge
Windows Operating Systems knowledge
Microsoft Office proficiency
Internet Technologies
Development defect tracking tools
Software life cycle knowledge
Web-based applications
Labor Market Information & National Employment Systems

Nice To Haves

Ability to read code (SQL, ASP, .Net, VB, JavaScript) a plus
Knowledge of SharePoint a plus
Knowledge of Source Control Applications and Software Configuration Management promotion processes a plus
Experience testing Web Services a plus
Experience with mobile applications a plus
Experience with interface testing a plus
Experience with DTS testing a plus

Responsibilities

Understanding of Quality Methodology and process creation in an IT environment
Ability to develop Test Cases and Test Scripts for the large software modules
Experience and understanding of software code. Can work with development team members to diagnose issues
Knowledgeable with SQL Enterprise Manager and TSQL
Ability to write intermediate SQL queries including joins and unions
Experience with backend database testing
Assess functionality and be a knowledgeable resource of several Software applications for the team
Test all software releases from development department
Ability to test multiple software projects concurrently
Document and track all software defects
Evaluation and assignment of all trouble tickets to development team members
Review and assist in the creation of software documentation in conjunction with the technical writer
Depending on project size, may be required to be on multiple Team/Projects
Adhere to company policies
Conduct to reflect professional attitude and actions
Other duties and special projects as assigned