Sr. QA Analyst - IT

Sr. QA Analyst - IT

Requisition Number S1658P

Job Summary

Auburn University’s Office of Information Technology seeks candidates for a Sr. QA Analyst position to oversee quality activities for projects and enhancements, from inception to promotion to production. This position leads and/or assists teams with testing and defect management efforts.

About Auburn: At Auburn, our work changes lives. Ranked by U.S. News and World Report as a premier public institution, Auburn University is dedicated to shaping the future of the people of Alabama, the nation, and the world through forward-thinking education, life-enhancing research, scholarship and selfless service. Auburn is nationally recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, community outreach, positive work environment, student engagement, and thriving community.

Why employees choose Auburn: Auburn University was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years. Employees enjoy competitive benefits that include top-notch health insurance, generous retirement plans, tuition assistance for employees and dependents, flexible spending accounts and more!

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Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit www.auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.

Essential Functions

• Leads QA initiatives for designated projects (both standard and agile). Facilitates QA conversations with customers and across the entire project team. Guides a project through various quality milestones and ensures standards and best practices are followed. Provides release management guidance to projects.
• Leads/assists teams with the development and maintenance of QA artifacts, such as requirements, test cases/scenarios, test executions, defect management and metrics reporting. Ensures quality deliverables and milestones are being met.
• Provides initial technical consulting for potential automation or load testing initiatives.Develops both functional and API automation and load/performance testing scripts in support of project activities, as well as the building of a holistic regression testing library. Works closely with the QA Manager to develop both the test automation and load testing framework and strategies.
• Works with the QA manager to develop new and/or maintain existing quality management processes, standards, and guidelines. Communicates these principles throughout the Auburn University campus (both technical and non-technical users).
• Leads the analysis and recommendation of various quality tools, to include vendor discussions, proofs of concepts (POCs), and presentations. Maintains the suite of quality tools to include test management, functional automation, performance and load testing, and mobile testing solutions.
• Serves as a mentor to QA Analysts and acts as the first point of contact for questions or escalations regarding quality standards/practices or quality checks for projects. Provides mentorship and training with tools and best practices to various teams.
• Steps in for the QA Manager and represents the QA office during various quality initiatives, such as cross-campus discussions, project strategies or OIT leadership consultations.
• Assist with various tasks required for the technical change manager role.
• Works closely with the QA Manager regarding the development of the QA roadmap(short and long-term), as well as the overall quality strategy.
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Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Degree in a technology or business-focused program.
• 7 Years of Experience
• Experience in software quality analysis and risk management, software testing and defect management, test automation and performance testing.
• Experience with requirements management, as well as testing principles (unit, functional, regression, systems integration, end to end (E2E) and user acceptance testing (UAT)) are essential.
• Experience with qTest, HP-ALM, or similar test management tool. Experience with Jira or similar agile PM tools. Must have the ability to create moderately complex SQL queries.
• Experience with Java, JavaScript, .NET or related languages. Must have the ability to help formulate strategic quality management decisions, standards and guidelines.
• Must have the ability to communicate to both IT leadership and other key stakeholders (such as distributed IT and administrative leadership). Experience leading QA activities during large software and technical projects.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

• A strong understanding of Quality Assurance principles in a modern IT environment.
• Experience with large software projects and the technical tasks required through implementation.
• Willingness to collaborate/mentor cross-functional project team members and campus employees regarding QA, agile and change management.
• Ability to efficiently manage time related to tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
• Drive to seek and adapt new and changing technologies.
• An ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels of the organization in a clear, concise, professional, and accurate manner.

Minimum Technology Skills

The successful candidate must have:

• Experience testing browser-based applications
• Knowledge of both current and emerging IT technologies and applications, such as cloud applications, APIs, application integrations, etc.
• Working knowledge of relational databases and experience writing queries.
• Understanding of current development frameworks and practices.
• General knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, C#, XML, SQL, Python or similar languages.

Desired Qualifications

• IT project experience working with agile methodologies.
• Experience working with large ERP solutions, such as Banner, PeopleSoft, Workday, etc.
• Exposure to higher education.
• Master’s degree preferred but not required.

Salary Range: $59,700 - $99,600

Link for posting: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/29559

Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment. Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.