Are You a Quality Assurance Detective?
We're seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Analyst with a keen eye for catching what others miss! Join our Enterprise Technology QA Team for an exciting 12-month opportunity to ensure our software meets the highest standards of excellence.
Why This Role Matters
As a Manual Quality Analyst, you'll be the guardian of quality for critical software that impacts thousands of members daily. Your meticulous testing and sharp analytical skills will prevent issues before they reach production, directly enhancing our members' experience and organizational success.
What You'll Do
- Detective Work: Evaluate and execute testing procedures to uncover hidden defects and ensure software quality
- Script Development: Create comprehensive test plans and scripts that validate software functionality
- Problem Solving: Isolate, reproduce, and track defects through resolution
- Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams including developers and automation engineers
- Data Mastery: Prepare complex data sets to test logic, error handling, and system workflows
- Verification: Validate that fixes address the root cause without introducing new issues
- Documentation: Record testing processes and results with precision and clarity
- Duration: 12-month contract
- Location: 100% onsite
- Start: End of March
location: San Antonio, Texas
job type: Contract
salary: $40 - 42 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Works with the Enterprise Technology QA Team on software development projects and systems reviews of varying magnitude.
- Evaluates and executes testing procedures to ensure that software meets established quality standards.
- Develops and writes testing scripts and plans to ensure that software functions as expected.
- Prepares complex data sets to test logic, error handling and system workflows. Isolates, reproduces, and tracks defects.
- Participates in Requirements reviews (Business, Technical, Functional, and Design), evaluates and generates test cases, write test scripts and estimates target completion dates.
- Prepare and/or locate test data to meet test case criteria.
- Meet script execution goals as outlined and directed by team lead.
- Update and maintain test scripts as necessary
- Assists with validating changes migrated to all test environment(s) appropriately, and/or new environment(s) connectivity, and confirm environment test readiness for various QA test phases.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams, including Automation Team Engineers, to develop effective test strategies, scripts, and test plans.
- Verifies fixes.
- Communicates with software development teams and provides defect troubleshooting assistance and resolution.
- Participate in team or project meetings as directed by Team Lead.
- Documents testing according to required procedures.
- Documents results and uses designated systems and tools to track outcomes.
- May present outcomes to team.
- Assists in developing quality control policies and evaluates software production limitations.
qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience with software development lifecycle and QA methodologies
- Expert-level Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
- Strong knowledge of structured development environments
- Experience with test management tools like HP ALM (Quality Center)
- Self-motivation and ability to inspire others
- Project management experience and independent work ethic
- Efficiency-focused mindset with process improvement ideas
skills:
- Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Outstanding attention to detail and organizational skills
- Collaborative mindset with exceptional communication abilities
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
