Application QA Analyst Job in Norwalk 06851, Connecticut US

The Application Quality Assurance Department at FactSet is responsible for monitoring and testing the quality, consistency, and reliability of FactSet's windows and web-based applications. Application QA Analysts will collaborate with members of development teams consisting of product managers, software developers and QA staff. Interaction with other members of the development team is a large component of the job.

Responsibilities:
- Design, implementation and documentation of QA test scripts ensuring complete functional test coverage for the FactSet's Application
- Ensure that all domain knowledge and test cases are articulated and structured well to enable swift execution by any other member of the QA team
- Monitor, manage, and report problems and bugs with applications
- Work poractively with software and product developers to resolve issues in a timely manner
- Work with Information Systems and software developers to automate testing processes
- Conduct manual or automation test for new features added to applications
- Document all testing activity with applications
- Develop and report performance metrics for applications
- Ensure consistency of applications with other FactSet applications and products
- Develop expertise with FactSet's financial data applications

Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in computer science (or related field) of 2 years' experience with a major programming language
- At least 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance
- Strong analytical skills, follow-up capabilities and problem solving ability
- In depth experience in writing and updating Test Plans and Test Cases. Hands on experience in executing test cases
- Understanding of SDLC
- Ability to design, plan, build and execute test processes based on loosely defined business requirements
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and effectively alter goals
- Strong interpersonal, communication and documentation skills

Highly Desired:
- Prior experience with automation is needed. A strong plus would be the use of automation tools such as Test Complete, QTP (Quick Test Pro) or other automation tools
- Experience with market data applications
- Familiarity with financial data applications

FactSet Research Systems Inc. is an E-Verify participant and EOE/M/F/D/V Employer which strongly supports diversity in the workforce.