QA Analyst-IT
QA Analyst-IT
Auburn University
Auburn, AL
Job ID : 2f67505a53335a36776c52367951694754773d3d
Job Description :
Position Details
Position Information
Requisition Number
S2392P
Home Org Name
Office of Information Technology
Division Name
Chief InfoOffice and InfoTechnology
Position Title
QA Analyst-IT
Job Class Code
MA23
Appointment Status
Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term
No
Limited Term Length
Job Summary
The central Office of Information Technology at Auburn University is seeking applicants for an IT Quality Analyst. Under general supervision, the IT Quality Analyst helps to ensure the delivery of high-quality applications to product users and stakeholders, while also advancing QA standards and best practices.
Working onsite is a requirement of the job. May work up to 2 days hybrid remote in local area with supervisor’s approval.
Working onsite is a requirement of the job. May work up to 2 days hybrid remote in local area with supervisor’s approval.
The ideal candidate applies systems thinking, possesses superior interpersonal and communication skills, is self-motivated, and is a life-long learner.
7 Reasons You’ll Love Being a QA Analyst-IT at AUBURN:
- Work/life balance is a priority! No travel is required.
- Careers in Higher Education are reliably stable.
- Competitive retirement plan and benefits.
- Generous leave (including two weeks off during the holidays!)
- Paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance for yourself and dependents.
- Being a part of the life-changing work and research our students, faculty, and staff perform.
Auburn was named by Forbes Magazine as one of the state of Alabama’s best employers, with employees staying an average of ten years! Learn more about Auburn’s impact, generous employee benefits, and thriving community by visiting aub.ie/working-for-auburn.
It’s a Lifestyle: The Auburn/Opelika area is a page right out of Southern Living magazine with an idyllic small-town feel, perfecting a unique balance between a close-knit community and driving consistent growth and development. Paralleling the exponential growth of Auburn University, the Auburn/Opelika area boasts services and amenities that cater to any interest. We’re proud of our top school systems, city services, award-winning restaurants, and the infectious spirit of life in a college town. You can find us nestled halfway between the beach and the mountains in a lower-cost-of-living area, two hours outside of Atlanta or Birmingham. If you’re new to Auburn, we’d love to introduce you. If you’re already acquainted with Auburn, we’ll keep it simple: it’s time to come home!
Our Commitment: Auburn University is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus environment. Visit auburn.edu/inclusion to learn more about our commitment to expanding equity and inclusion for all.
Essential Functions
- 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.
- 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. Helps with maintaining test automation framework and strategies.
- Participates in QA initiatives for both waterfall and agile projects. Facilitates QA conversations with customers and the entire project team. Guides a project through various quality milestones and ensures standards and best practices are followed.
- Communicates quality management principles throughout the Auburn University campus (both with technical and non-technical users).
- Participates in 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.
- Provides mentorship and training with tools and best practices to campus units and student team members.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in technology or business focused program PLUS (3) years of experience in software quality analysis and risk management, software testing and defect management, test automation and performance testing. Must have an understanding of the role of a strong Quality Management program and its role within a modern IT organization. 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, PractiTest, or similar test management tool. Experience with Jira or similar agile PM tools. Experience with Java, JavaScript, .NET or related languages
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications
Minimum Skills and Abilities
The successful candidate must have:
- A strong understanding of Quality Assurance principles in a modern IT environment.
- Solid understanding of how projects are managed and the technical tasks through implementation.
- Willingness to collaborate with cross-functional project team members.
- 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.
- Conceptual knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, C#, XML, SQL, Shell script or similar languages.
Minimum License and Certifications
Desired Qualifications
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.
Posting Detail Information
Salary Range
$55,300-$94,000
Job Category
Information Systems/Technology
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in:
Auburn
State position is located:
Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date
01/31/2023
Closing Date
EEO Statement
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.
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.
Company Details :
Name : Auburn University
CEO : Steven Leath
Headquarter : Auburn University, AL
Revenue : $500 million to $1 billion (USD)
Size : 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type : College / University
Primary Industry : Colleges & Universities
Sector Name : Education
Year Founded : 1885
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: Auburn, AL
: 55300 - 94000 USD ANNUAL
: 8 days ago
