QA Analyst

Allied Consultants, Inc. • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Allied Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced QA Analyst to support a high-impact technical services team. The role performs advanced testing and analysis of client production systems and applications, including development, validation, execution, and documentation of test plans and scripts for unit, comparison, regression, integration, and performance testing. The QA Analyst collaborates with Business Analysts, Production Control and Operations, Development teams, functional users, and other stakeholders throughout test design and execution. The position works under the general supervision of the Quality Assurance Manager of Information Systems, with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment. It includes on-call or scheduled after-hours work as required. The role is expected to be available during client office hours and to follow agency policies and professional expectations.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; each year of related experience may substitute for one year (30 semester hours) of required college credit.
• 7 years of progressively responsible experience in quality assurance practices across the full software lifecycle.
• 5 years of experience testing PeopleSoft Pension, Benefits Administration, and Financials.
• 4 years of experience testing SharePoint/K2.
• 4 years of experience testing .NET applications.
• 4 years of experience performing functionality testing using HP QTP/UFT, Selenium, or Playwright automation tools.
• 3 years of experience creating SQL queries.
• Proficiency in VBScript.
• Familiarity with current Information Security and Artificial Intelligence concepts.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced SQL querying proficiency.
• Extensive knowledge of quality assurance processes throughout the software lifecycle.
• Proficiency with automated functionality testing tools.
• Ability to test within large, highly integrated systems.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.
• Ability to communicate with IT staff, functional users, and management and to maintain productive working relationships across the agency.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed test plans for complex applications.
• Review user requirements, resolve discrepancies, and clarify business processes.
• Write and edit comprehensive test cases based on user requirements and functional specifications.
• Use automated testing tools to conduct functionality, regression, and system testing and verify expected product behavior.
• Mentor team members in the use of automated testing tools.
• Assist in planning, conducting, and coordinating all phases of testing.
• Support functional users in User Acceptance Testing and validate test results.
• Document expected and actual test outcomes and log defects using automated tracking tools.
• Identify issues uncovered through testing and work with stakeholders to coordinate resolutions.
• Track and report test status, results, and metrics.
• Support coordination and verification of sign-off at various testing levels.
• Attend work regularly in alignment with agency attendance policies and comply with applicable agency policies, procedures, safety requirements, and standards of conduct.
• Perform on-call or scheduled after-hours work as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Attend meetings, meet delivery deadlines, and remain available during client office hours.
• Log in and remain on agency Jabber during work hours; attend remote meetings with camera on unless camera-off arrangements have been made in advance.
• Coordinate leave and vacation with the client lead.
• Dress appropriately for a business or business-casual environment and communicate respectfully with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
• Provide exceptional customer service; adapt to change and pressure; handle multiple tasks; and take initiative to prevent and solve problems.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay rates.
• Local support staff providing responsive, personal service.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance with employer cost sharing, life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, and flexible spending through a cafeteria plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time