Senior Software Quality Assurance Analyst

Newrez LLC•Coppell, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Exceed the expectations of our residential mortgage borrowers & business partners through superior service, simple processes, and effective communications. We deliver on this mission by empowering our employees by encouraging and recognizing superior performance and innovative solutions, by promoting teamwork and divisional cooperation. POSITION SUMMARY The Sr Software Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for testing and supporting a variety of applications as part of an expanding application development team. DESCRIPTION Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities Responsible for design, construction, execution of appropriate comprehensive test cases, verifying feature set and functionality and identifying defects through systematic testing of the project. Assist in the construction, execution and ongoing maintenance of automated testing scripts and full regression testing suites. Performs a variety of complicated testing related tasks including proper accounting for non-functional requirements in test plans. Follow and improve Shellpoint Mortgage enterprise best practices and testing standards. Create and maintain necessary and appropriate technical documentation for project-based test results. Will provide consultation on complex projects and technical solutions as directed to project, development and testing teams. Shares knowledge and mentors other SQA staff on the team, some of which will be offshore. Conduct and share research on emerging SQA testing products and processes to enable and support constant improvement. Participate in achieving company performance goals. Other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by management. Take part in continuous training in company policies/procedures and industry regulations. Ability to effectively and accurately convey information to others. Performs related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area or equivalent combination of education.
10+ years’ experience.
Experience with JIRA as a project lifecycle management and defect tracking tool.
Experience with TFS.
Experience with testing applications and code done with the following languages and using below concepts.
C#
C++
.NET
MS SQL Server
Relational Table Design
Transact SQL Language
Triggers and Stored Procedures
SSIS
ASP.NET Web development
HTML
DHTML
VBScript
JavaScript
Experience testing services
Possess a “test to break” attitude toward testing
Strong communication skills.
Meticulous, detailed aptitude.
The ability to work effectively from home is a must.
A positive attitude, with an eagerness to solve problems.
Willingness to aggressively pursue all assignments until complete, even when challenges arise.
Excellent reasoning and research skills; the ability to see the “big picture” and manage the details.
A strong work ethic, high integrity, and well-organized mindset.
Strong understanding of relational databases, distributed architecture, and Internet/Intranet concepts
Expert in software development testing.
Demonstrates experience in a variety of the field's concepts and practices.
Fully understands software development lifecycle and experience with a variety approaches to software testing.
Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Ability to conduct research into testing issues, standards and products as required.
Ability to present ideas and designs clearly to variety of audiences.
Excellent problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with agile methodologies a plus.
Experience testing services MS SQL Server 2016 or higher a plus
XML
Multi-Threaded Development
Knowledge of Finastra Fusion Servicing Director a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for design, construction, execution of appropriate comprehensive test cases, verifying feature set and functionality and identifying defects through systematic testing of the project.
Assist in the construction, execution and ongoing maintenance of automated testing scripts and full regression testing suites.
Performs a variety of complicated testing related tasks including proper accounting for non-functional requirements in test plans.
Follow and improve Shellpoint Mortgage enterprise best practices and testing standards.
Create and maintain necessary and appropriate technical documentation for project-based test results.
Will provide consultation on complex projects and technical solutions as directed to project, development and testing teams.
Shares knowledge and mentors other SQA staff on the team, some of which will be offshore.
Conduct and share research on emerging SQA testing products and processes to enable and support constant improvement.
Participate in achieving company performance goals.
Other tasks or responsibilities as assigned by management.
Take part in continuous training in company policies/procedures and industry regulations.
Ability to effectively and accurately convey information to others.
Performs related duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
401(k) Retirement plan with employer match
Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave
Pet insurance
Adoption Assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Loan Program
The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a new program to support our team members
Newrez NOW: Our Corporate Social Responsibility program, Newrez NOW, empowers employees to become leaders in their communities through a robust program that includes volunteering, philanthropy, nonprofit grants, and more
1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, company-paid volunteer day where all eligible employees may participate in a volunteer event with a nonprofit of their choice
Employee Matching Gifts Program: We will match monetary employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per employee
Newrez Grants Program: Newrez hosts a giving portal where we provide employees an abundance of resources to search for an opportunity to donate their time or monetary contributions