US-VA-Alexandria: Senior Systems & Quality Analyst

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Date: 12-Jun-2009

Senior Systems & Quality Analyst ,

• Analyze documentation and technical specifications of any new application under deployment or consideration to determine its intended functionality. • Test any new software to ensure integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and technical specifications. • Analyze formal test results in order to discover and report any defects, bugs, errors, configuration issues, and interoperability flaws. • Collaborate with software/systems personnel in application testing, such as system, unit, regression, load, and acceptance testing methods. • Participate in developing, distributing, and coordinating in-depth end-user reviews for modified and new systems or applications. • Assist in the development of change control processes, practices, and guidelines for new and existing technologies. • Participate in developing, distributing, and coordinating in-depth end-user reviews for modified and new systems or applications. • Prepare and deliver reports, recommendations, or alternatives that address existing and potential trouble areas in IT systems and projects across the organization. • Liaise with vendors and suppliers in assessing applications and/or systems under consideration for purchase. • Cultivate and disseminate knowledge of quality assurance best practices. • Lead the development, establishment, and enforcement of quality assurance measures and testing standards for new applications, products, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout their development/product lifecycles. • Ensure that software quality measures comply with regulatory standards, industry standards, and accepted best practices. • Determine the selection and appropriate usage of automated test tools and data collection tools.

Position Requirements

• College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science, or information systems, and 8 or more year’s experience. • Knowledge of system testing metrics, best practices and methodologies. • Direct, hands-on experience with ad hoc query programs, automated testing tools, and reporting software. • Proven data analysis, data verification, and problem-solving abilities. • Strong customer-service orientation and interpersonal skills. • Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language. • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Willingness to mentor others and lead projects as necessary. • Highly self motivated and directed.

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Team SQAFYI - Software QA Resource FYI
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