Software test analyst job description

The Software Test Analyst will develop and execute automated/manual test scripts for Black Knight's Optimal Blue division. Also provides quality practices, quality audits and software measurements to product development or operations teams within the division and to clients.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops, maintains, and upgrades automated test scripts, utilities, simulators, data sets and other programmatic test tools required to execute test plans.Perform usability testing for total system performance, reliability, scalability, and security.Effectively communicates testing activities and findings in oral and written forms.Controls and manages own daily test activities.Provides internal quality assurance.Supports Test Lead to identify risks and develops mitigation strategies.Organizes and maintains the test script library.Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.Requires 6+ years of software testing experience.Experience working with Microsoft technologies such as .NET and C#.Experience in API testing using Postman.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of methods, tools, and technology used in software testing.Experience with MS SQL Server.Experience in Team Foundation Server (TFS)/Azure DevOps.Knowledge of defect management and manual testing tools to create and support a defect-free application.Acceptance, white box, black box, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT) experience.Knowledge of the basic principles, processes, phases, and roles of application development methodologies.Skill in understanding and focusing on the clients' needs.Ability to work in an agile development environment where developers and testing personnel work closely together to ensure requirements are met or exceeded.Ability to deliver results under pressure.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences.

EEO Statement:

Black Knight is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, and protected veteran or military family status. Our employees' diversity is our strength, and when we embrace our differences, it makes us better and brighter. Black Knight's commitment to inclusion is at the core of who we are, and motivates us in how we do business each and every day.

Location:
Plano, TX

Time Type:
Full time

Location: Merrifield, VA 22082

Term: Long-term Contract (1 year+)

Rate / Salary: $52.50 W2, $57.50 CTC/1099, $100K W2

Please send resume in Word format if you are interested in this Mobile Software Application Tester/Analyst role with our government client in Merrifield, VA 22082. This position is currently on a REMOTE basis due to the pandemic and may return to onsite in the coming months. The position will pay an hourly rate of $52.50/HR (W2), $57.50/HR (CTC, 10-99) or an annual salary of $100K (W2).

Due to the required clearance with our government client, only US Citizens, Green Card and Green Card EAD holders may be considered. Clearance requires that the candidates have resided in the US for the past five years. The selected candidate cannot have left the country for longer than 90 consecutive days and no more than 180 cumulative days.

We are currently seeking a Mobile Software Tester/Analyst to work out of their clients Merrifield, VA office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Candidate will provide software system testing support, verification of code and certification that all deliverables meet customer requirements and are free of software defects and/or bugs across the systems development life cycle (SDLC)
• Candidate will also provide technical support and advice to developers on effective system testing techniques
• Candidate will work closely with software engineers and other project team members to successfully test and assess ongoing development within demanding schedules, as well as, produce test cases and other Postal project documentation
• Candidate will design and prepare test plans and related test case scenarios based on documented, and sometimes undocumented, system requirements and/or business rules. This may include positive and negative test cases, regression test case procedures and documentation for simple to complex business functionality
• Candidate will also devise and apply testing procedures and provide test completion estimates.
• Candidate will create and maintain the documentation of test cases and test results and participate in defect reviews to see that quality criteria are upheld
• Candidate will enter and manage defects in an automated defect tracking system ensuring that all defects are entered with adequate information to assist developers in reproducing the problem, as well as, working with the development teams to identify the root cause of the problems

Qualifications and Experience:

Required-

Bachelors degree plus 8 years of professional service or a combination of education and professional service

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to formulate and document detailed test plans and reports for the systems in comprehensive, quantitative and qualitative terms appropriate for comparative analysis
• Candidate should have the ability to provide organization, communication and leadership to the local team members while effectively interacting with staff, and staff from other contractors, across multiple areas of the country
• Candidate should be able to learn quickly; have the ability to accomplish tasks under limited supervision; possess a strong attention to detail; have a willingness to work in an organization committed to high quality products and customer service and have a strong ability to work as a contributing project team member
• Ability to work with minimal supervision

Security Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• Must be able to obtain and keep a Sensitive Clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder and have been living in the U.S. for at least the last five years
• Must not have traveled outside of the United States for more than 180 days in the last five years
• All candidates will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and drug screening per our client's requirements.

Awardco is an up-and-coming software company focused on providing better solutions to engage and reward employees. Our technology is changing the landscape of employee recognition and we are looking for individuals that want to be part of this exciting worldwide movement. We promise an exciting atmosphere where hard-working individuals are regularly presented with new challenges and opportunities for growth. As a young company on the rise, Awardco provides its employees with terrific opportunities for advancement.

As a Software Test Analyst here at Awardco, you will contribute to the constant improvement of our platform. You will develop an extensive knowledge of the Awardco product, and be solely responsible for catching any problems prior to release.
*What you will do: *

* Work with Software Test Engineers to coordinate product team manual testing efforts
* Review and analyze system specifications
* Create and execute test cases for new team-level features
* Report bugs and errors to development teams
* Help troubleshoot issues
* Conduct post-release/post-implementation testing
* Develop clear and engaging documentation for manual testing efforts
* Conduct ad-hoc manual tests

*What you will bring: *

* Experience working with APIs and web networking protocols
* Understanding of the agile software development process
* Familiarity with manual testing types (Regression, Black Box, White Box, Sanity)
* Ability to document and troubleshoot errors using test management software (JIRA)
* Excellent communication skills, specifically suggestions with UI design and functionality
* Attention to detail
* Basic troubleshooting and analytical skills (identifying bugs, feature defects, etc)
* Good verbal and written communication skills (has the ability to build a good relationship between developers and product managers)
* Has the ability to manually test and follow the QA testing process in the platform
* Experience with SQL is a plus
* Experience with Postman is a plus

*Why join Awardco?: *

* One of the fastest growing companies in the nation: 3x 500, 2x Deloitte Technology Fast 500, 2x Mountain West Capital Network Fast 100, 3x Fast 50 (Utah Business), and 3x UV50 Fastest Growing Companies (BusinessQ), to name just a few.
* Great Place to Work certified, one of the Best and Brightest companies to work for, and ranked on the Salt Lake Tribune's Top Workplaces.
* A revolutionary, client-approved product.
* Leadership that listens.
* New 200,00 sq. ft. headquarters.
* Renowned investors, both local and national.
* Cool swag, endless snacks, and a fun work environment.

_Awardco is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability._

Job Type: Full-time