Senior Software Quality Analyst

Company: Pearson
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

Summary:As a Senior Software Quality Analyst, you will develop domain level expertise of the Pearson Access product platform to effectively create, execute & maintain manual & automated test plans supporting new & existing features of our product. Working with your peers you will drive continuous improvement through significant investment in automated test execution and integration testing. You will provide guidance to other team members implementing software quality assurance testing techniques including, smoke, functional, regression, exploratory and integration testing in an agile driven team to meet testing software requirements. The Sr. QA will be responsible of managing complex projects and work under high levels of responsibility and autonomy in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative agile SDLC environment.LOCATION: Remote - USResponsibilities: Strong problem solving skills Ability to drive an 'automation first' mentality Work autonomously and with minimal supervision, yet collaboratively within and across Agile teams Demonstrates good judgment in implementing methods and techniques for obtaining results. Pay continuous attention to technical and quality excellence. Communicate efficiently, effectively, and often with peers, leaders and those being led. Act as a lead/mentor other Analysts. Identify process improvements in the existing SDLC, develop a model plan, and share with the team. Make recommendations for functional application improvements to BA, Development, and QA. Able to prioritize tasks according to importance and severity. Adapt to unexpected changes/process improvements. Develop test strategy plans and help tune and refine existing testing practices. Document and summarize tests results and report findings Conduct pre and post-release testing At times and when needed, able to work during regular off office hours. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience in a related discipline 7+ years in Software Quality Assurance Experience in Requirement Analysis, Design, and Test Case preparation, Development, Testing, walk-throughs, and Defect Prevention Analysis Proficiencies with some of the following: Agile, SCRUM, Six Sigma, or Lean driven SDLC experience Test Automation API layer testing with Postman, SOAP UI or equivalent Advanced programming skills including automation systems and databases Relational database management system experience Writing SQL queries Code repositories such as Bitbucket Amazon Web Services As required by theColorado Equal Pay Transparency Act, Pearson provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in Colorado. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of Colorado only, the range of starting pay for this role is $70k - 80k. This position is eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, and information on benefits offered is here.Learning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purpose - to help everyone achieve their potential through learning. We do that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the world's leading learning company. Learn more at pearsonplc.com.Pearson believes that wherever learning flourishes, so do people. We are committed to being an anti-racistcompany in everything we do. We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We promote a culture where differences are embraced, opportunities are accessible, consideration and respect are the norm, and all individuals are supported in reaching their full potential. Through our talent, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion make us a more innovative and vibrant place to work. People are at the center, and we are committed to a sustainable environment and workplace where talent can learn, grow, and thrive. To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here: http://www.pearson.com/careers/diversity-and-inclusion.htmlPearson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other group protected by law.Job: TECHNOLOGYOrganization: Assessment & QualificationsSchedule: FULL_TIMEReq ID: 4062

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