Senior Software Quality Assurance Tester Job in Uxbridge Ub8 1Qq
The Senior Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Analyst I will write and execute test scripts / test scenarios for Medidataproducts and upgrades of those products from functional requirements. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, review of functional requirements, writing test scripts / scenarios to verify stated and implied requirements, execution of test scripts / scenarios and defect tracking and resolution.
Senior SQA Analysts I will collaborate with the Product Management and Engineering teams to identify functional and regression test strategies, and ensure comprehensive risk assessment and test coverage. Senior SQA Analysts I will coordinate efforts of team members and, with SQA management, develop and manage project timelines. The Senior SQA Analyst I will be a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the projects/products he/she works on and will be a source of guidance for Associate SQA Analysts and SQA Analysts. The Senior SQA Analyst I will be well versed in current industry standard software testing techniques and have the ability to identify flaws in a system and recommend corrective action.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review requirements
- Test Analysis and Test Design
- Author test script
- Author test scenarios
- Author Validation Plans and Validation Summaries
- Execute test script and test scenarios
- Manage defects
- Incorporate DOE (Design of Experiment) requirements into software development and testing
- Track and monitor software testing projects
- Coordinate and discuss functional testing and regression testing with Product Management and Engineering
- Design and generate automated test scripts using various automated tools
- Provide regular status updates to the SQA Manager
- Demonstrate a high degree of quality and attention to detail for test script / scenario authoring and execution
- Assist management in updating existing or creating new Work Instructions and SOPs when necessary
Job Qualifications:
Critical Experiences:
- Four-year college degree in computer science, engineering or applied mathematics preferred
- 2+ years experience with writing scripts in any language test automation tools
- 4+ years experience in a software QA / QC environment
- 2+ years experience with web based application software
- 1+ years experience working in an Agile environment preferred
- 1+ year experience in clinical research preferred
- 1+ years experience testing in a multi-platform environment
- Experience working in a regulated, environment preferred
- Demonstrated understanding of the requirements stated in 21 CFR Part 11 preferred
- Thorough understanding of development and testing life cycles (SDLC/STLC) practices and tools
- Experience with test data, data testing/data warehouse
- Experience converting user stories or requirements into effective scenarios
- Experience creating SQA validation artifacts
- Experience working with Document management systems preferred
- Expert user of MS Word and Excel
- Flexible, team-player who can work well with both technical and non-technical resources
Job-Specific Competencies:
- Technical Communication: Effectively communicates technical information and processes to relevant stakeholders (e.g., cross-functional groups, clients)
- Critical Thinking: Effectively evaluates a problem or situation from all angles to make sound decisions
- Planning and Estimation: Meets deadlines by providing accurate estimations and mitigating risks
- Knowledge of Testing Techniques/Methodologies/Tools: Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of testing concepts, approaches and tools