SOI is one of the nation’s leading Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs). With clients in all 50 states representing more than $2 billion in annual payroll, and having been in business on a national basis since 1990, SOI is one of the largest and most tenured PEOs in the country. SOI delivers state of the art human resources and risk management solutions to our clients, along with “best of breed" partners that small and medium-sized businesses may not be able to access on their own. SOI seeks to become a trusted member of our clients’ strategic teams, aligning our services to help our clients fulfill their visions.
SOI is currently seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst for our office in Belfast, Maine or our corporate office which is located in Indian Land-Fort Mill, South Carolina which is in close proximity to Charlotte, North Carolina. We have a generous and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and more. No relocation available. All offers will be contingent upon a successful background and drug screen. SOI is an equal opportunity employer.
The QA Analyst should be able to demonstrate significant experience interpreting software requirements, creating detailed test plans and executing test cycles (including smoke testing, regression testing, functional testing, performance testing and load testing). The ideal candidate should have experience in executing quality control tasks within an Agile software framework.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but may not be limited to the following.
Perform all levels of necessary automated and manual testing on new and existing systems and applications.
Create and maintain test plans, cases, and strategies within project scope and release timelines.
Design, document, and implement automated testing scripts, using Open Source technologies. Subsequently support, maintain, and enhance all test case automation related activities during iterative development, system testing, regression testing, and post-production testing.
Manage, execute, and track test activities, and report test results.
Report all issues in defect tracking system, documenting steps of reproducibility, and escalating issues as needed.
Proactively learn and utilize new technologies, concepts and procedures as appropriate for manual and automated testing.
Assist in implementation of quality assurance standards, best practices, and contribute ideas and effort toward continuous improvement.
Assist in application support by working with both the development and support teams to provide test scenarios for any production issues.
Work with user acceptance testing teams to provide turnover of test plans in understandable business terminology.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience including one to two years of software quality assurance experience, proficiency in developing and implementing test plans and test scripts, familiarity with open source QA tools and techniques, bug tracking systems, and test design and execution is essential.
COMPUTER SKILLS
To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate an advanced level of internet ability and intermediate to advanced SQL skills. Technical skills to understand software development environments including the following: design and architecture, servers, version control, data modeling, scripting, and test automation tools.
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Have strong organizational skills; ability to multitask; ability to manage time well.
COMMUNICATION SKILL LEVEL
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, test scripts, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.
TEAM WORK
Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to think through negative and alternate test scenarios.
MOTIVATION/SELF INITIATION
Set and achieve challenging goals; Seek increased responsibilities; Demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles; Measure self against standard of excellence; Take calculated risks to accomplish goals. Volunteer readily; Take independent actions and calculated risks; Look for and takes advantage of opportunities.
QUALITY
Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; Look for ways to improve and promote quality; Apply feedback to improve performance; Monitor own work to ensure quality.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Familiar with Agile methodology using an Agile based project management tool (Rally, TargetProcess, etc.).
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT USED
This position will constantly utilize the computer; this position will occasionally utilize a fax machine and the phones. This position will frequently utilize a multi-function printer (scanning, copying, and printing).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit and use hands to operate telephone, type and operate computer and mouse. The employee frequently is required to talk, hear, and bend and twist neck. The employee is occasionally required to stand, move, bend at waist, stoop, crouch, crawl, or kneel, climb and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and rarely lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally noisy.
Employee will rarely be required to travel.
