Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst

Staples Inc.•Richmond Hill, ON

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, this role carves out procedures to ensure that all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end user requirements. The analyst thoroughly tests applications to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects, documents all defects, and works to resolve them with developers and other analysts. This role reports test progress on defect lists to management, devises improvements to current procedures, performs workflow analysis, and recommends quality improvements. Additionally, the analyst provides functional guidance to QA associates.

Requirements

5-8 years of QA experience, preferably involving financial or retail systems
Working knowledge of various QA software, such as JIRA, Quality Center, Azure DevOps
Proficient in MS Office Suite Software (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
SQL Working Experience in leading Database software such as DB2, MS SQL Server, etc.
Working knowledge in various Operation Systems such as Windows, IBM iSeries (AS/400), Linux

Nice To Haves

A college or university degree preferred with a focus on Computer Science

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and update software QA methodology to ensure the rollout of high-quality applications
Design and Implement test strategies and test plans for projects or enhancements
Review project documents such as requirement document and design document, identify test scenarios
Work with development team and end users to document QA / User Acceptance test cases, prepare necessary test data
Execute test plan and test cases in QA test cycle, manage user acceptance test cycle, provide regular test progress updates to project sponsors and / or project teams
Provide training and guidance to quality assurance associates if required
Recommends quality improvements