Software Quality Assurance Engineer II

Western & Southern Financial Group•Cincinnati, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Applies technical skill sets and knowledge to develop and employ complete and accurate test plans for implementation of new products and/or system enhancements. Responsible for functional and interface testing deliverables of Enterprise systems. Works with minimal supervision and is responsible for making established range of decisions, escalating to Manager and updating Manager on a regular basis.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree In Computer Science or Information Technology or commensurate selection criteria experience - Required
Experience in software quality assurance or testing in moderate to large multi-platform environments - Required
Experience in identifying, defining, and quantifying problems, collecting and interpreting data, establishing facts, and providing effective solutions for moderate to complex issues - Required
Strong analytical skills with experience in implementing and managing software quality assurance metrics - Required
Ability to translate technical specifications into non-technical business language.
Develop moderate to complex computer system test plans and test cases.
Understanding of functional, integration, data, and/or security testing disciplines.
Results-driven with a track record of overcoming obstacles.
Skills in technical writing, flow charting, and process modeling methods.
Proficiency in using data comparison/validation tools, such as SQL tools.
Ability to create test automation scripts using IT-approved test automation tools.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of conveying information to internal and external customers clearly, concisely, and accurately, while adhering to proper punctuation, grammar, diction, and style rules.
Ability to translate technical specifications into non-technical business language
Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database applications, and presentation software.

Nice To Haves

Current Certified Software Tester (CSTE) Upon Hire - Preferred
Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA) Upon Hire - Preferred
Certified Software Test Engineer Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE) Upon Hire - Preferred
ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level (CTFL) Upon Hire - Preferred
ASQ Certified Quality Improvement Associate (ASQ CQIA) Quality Improvement Associate Certification (CQIA) Upon Hire - Preferred
Certified Software Test Professional (CSTP) Upon Hire - Preferred

Responsibilities

Assess functional requirements, specifications, and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback.
Create traceability matrices, functional and/or integration test plans, test cases, test data, and expected results for moderate- to large-scale projects.
Review and obtain approval for test plans, test cases, and test data with business units to ensure all procedures and system processes are adequately covered.
Communicate and follow up on any deviations from these plans with the business units.
Stay updated on trends in our business, Information Technology, and Software Quality Assurance through networking and training.
Be aware of strategies and major operational initiatives.
Execute functional and/or integration test plans.
Report, triage, and monitor defects for assigned work.
Ensure quality metric data is collected and reported for each release.
Identify test cases suitable for test automation.
Use IT-approved test automation tools to automate appropriate test cases according to SQA test automation standards.
Collaborate closely with development and business teams to communicate problem impacts and understand business requirements.
Build effective client and business relationships and establish credibility.
Serve as a change agent across the enterprise for SQA services.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.