Baird-posted 2 days ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Milwaukee, WI
5,001-10,000 employees

We are currently seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to join our Business Process team within Operations Strategic Support. The Business Process team provides process analysis and improvement solutions; utilizing technology enablers like Appian, LiquidOffice, Automation Anywhere and DocuSign to build custom applications that automate the enterprise’s core processes. As a Quality Assurance Analyst, you will be responsible for project execution and change management, testing automation and troubleshooting, defect tracking, testing environments and continuously improving process quality.

  • Independently review and analyze automated changes to the firm’s business processes.
  • Partner with Business Process Analysts, Business Process Engineers and Subject Matter Experts to determine expected results of changes.
  • Document automated test plans and test cases appropriately taking into consideration the scope of change, risk profile and technical complexities.
  • Identify and communicate risks to project delivery; recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Design and develop automated test scripts utilizing an existing automation framework.
  • Identify appropriate technology required for effective and sustainable automated testing.
  • Maintain and update automation scripts for the Appian, LiquidOffice Business Process Management Suite (BPMS) and other vendor platforms as needed.
  • Create and maintain comprehensive test plans based on user story acceptance criteria.
  • Execute automated and manual test cases; identify undesired or unexpected behaviors.
  • Schedule recurring automated tests to monitor the quality of processes and project releases.
  • Analyze the results of test runs and determine the root cause of the deficiencies.
  • Document and communicate results and issues to project teams and key stakeholders.
  • Identify the proper components required to create and maintain testing environments.
  • Support project teams as projects are migrated through development, user acceptance and production environments.
  • Research quality assurance automation standards and best practices.
  • Collaborate with quality assurance associates in Information Technology; be an active member in the QA Community of Practice (QA CoP).
  • Continuously deliver on quality assurance improvements that positively affect Baird’s business units.
  • Partner with cross-functional project teams; focus on building quality project deliverables.
  • A minimum of three years of relevant experience and a proven track record of delivering substantial business results. Experience should cover areas of quality assurance, process analysis, business analysis, software development, and project management, preferably within a diversified financial services firm.
  • BBA/BS in Management Information Systems, Information Technology Management, Computer Science, Business Administration or Finance is preferred, but equivalent experience is also considered.
  • Proficient with Java and Python programming languages.
  • Proficient with Selenium Web Driver automated testing platform.
  • Familiar with Cucumber and Locust Testing Frameworks.
  • Understand database architecture and querying; proficiency with SQL.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform complex problem solving.
  • Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills leading to trusting relationships with business partners and their leadership team.
  • Ability to explain technical aspects across the organization; communicating appropriately to stakeholders with varying levels of technical knowledge.
  • Demonstrated relationship builder; able to establish both internal and external working relationships in order to identify and implement strategies for business growth.
  • Change agent who is able to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment and with associates at all levels and in all areas of the firm.
  • Advanced computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, SharePoint and Visio.
  • Experience with load and performance testing is considered a plus.
  • Experience with Application Interface Program (API) testing and/or development is considered a plus.
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