Software & Data Quality Assurance Analyst I

NATIONAL COMMISSION ON CERTIFICATION OF PHYS • Johns Creek, GA

9d • $58,000 - $63,000 • Remote

About The Position

As the Software & Data Quality Assurance Analyst I, you will be responsible for testing software applications against design specifications and user requirements using requirements traceability and a risk-based approach. You will develop and execute functional and regression test cases, analyze test results for accuracy and completeness, and participate in design reviews and defect triage. You will also assist with customer acceptance testing and support software deployment planning and implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or a similar field.
• 1–3 years of experience in software development, research, product testing, quality assurance, or a related area.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet timeline commitments and deadlines.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a team environment.
• Proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem resolution.
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear and effective communication when working with QA, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of individual responsibilities.
• Ability to perform effectively under time constraints and shifting priorities.
• Curiosity and a willingness to continue developing your software testing knowledge and technical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the software development lifecycle, Agile methodologies, and Scrum framework.
• Experience with Transact-SQL queries and relational databases.
• Experience with defect-tracking tools or Microsoft Visual Studio tools.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as .NET, VB Script, C#, JavaScript, or Python.
• Familiarity with open-source automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver.
• Experience troubleshooting software installations or hardware or providing software technical support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute functional, regression, manual, and automated software tests to ensure applications meet design specifications and user requirements.
• Analyze test results for accuracy, clarity, and completeness and communicate identified issues to QA and development teams.
• Review requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to help ensure they are clearly defined and meet customer needs.
• Collaborate with software developers to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve defects identified through QA testing and system users.
• Participate in design reviews, functional walkthroughs, defect triage meetings, and customer acceptance testing.
• Support test planning, scheduling, and execution across application development projects.
• Assist with software deployment planning, implementation, and quality control activities.
• Support change control processes to help maintain the integrity of development, quality, and production environments.
• Apply and continue developing knowledge of software testing best practices and methodologies.

Benefits

• Meaningful work
• Enjoy working and having fun together
• Recognized as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level