Quality Analyst

Job title: Quality Analyst in Trenton, NJ at GSK Solutions Company: GSK Solutions Job description: Job Title:QA Analyst (Hybrid Onsite)Location:Trenton, NJDuration:5 months+NoteNote: Position is Hybrid - 2 Days onsite/ 3 Days remote. Local candidate preferredMust have Excellent Written and Verbal Communication and possess the ability to collaborate with internal and external groups including vendors.Job DescriptionQuality Assurance consultant is responsible for the design, pilot, & implementation of the software quality assurance review processes. QA will work with Application Teams during pre & post assessment periods. The QA reports to the QA Team Lead. Candidate must have excellent communication skills and possess the ability to collaborate with internal and external groups including vendors.SkillsProven experience as a Quality Assurance Tester - Experience in creating and executing test plans, test cases and test scripts Ability to document and troubleshoot errors Experience with database testing Experience using mainframe applications Experience with Web UI testing Experience with Manual testing Experience with Webservices testing Experience with QTP Automation and testing framework Analytical mind and problem-solving aptitude Analyze user requirements and participate in requirement gathering sessions Familiarity with Agile methodology Experience in working with multiple applications at a time Pega experience is plusThe ideal candidate can: Demonstrate expertise in teaching, conveying technical and or functional courses and concepts. Develop appropriate work programs and budgets and use to effectively schedule tasks and assignments. Identify improvements to project standards to achieve high quality services and products.Tasks and Responsibilities: Analyze user requirements for load/performance testing including appropriate test scenarios. Collaborate with application teams on setting up users, data, etc.--Record and/or script the load test scenarios using Load Runner/Quality Center. Collect load results from support teams to summarize and document findings as well as suggest recommendations. Perform server administration for Quality Center and Load Runner products. Upgrade Quality Center and/or Load Runner server software including the migration of project data Understand and implement test plans Implement QTP scripts from defined test plans Identify and document system defects Review project's required work products to ensure compliance with approved tailored procedures and standards. Review and check project's software development activities and the associated internal tasks required as employed by the project and specified in the project plan. Compare actual project procedures to the specified standards, procedures, and, if required, specific 3rd party contractual requirements. Perform detailed reviews of interim and final tasks as appropriate. Ensure process improvement opportunities are reviewed by appropriate contact to identify training needs of the organization. Perform or manage the required software quality phase end reviews of work product and process for each software project and produce the required software quality reports, as specified in the project's software quality plan. Develop, and manage short and long-term plans and schedules for organization wide software quality needs. Balance workload with team's capacity by managing the team's activities according to schedule and budgets Coordinate and procure the required skills and techniques required. Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager.Qualifications: Must be able to compare actual project procedures to the specified standards and procedures. Able to demonstrate expertise with the most recent and relevant technologies in the quality assurance review processes. Ability to Work independently and as a member of a team Communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken EnglishRequired/Desired SkillsSkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceProven experience as a Quality Assurance testerRequired7YearsExperience in creating and executing test plans, test cases and test scriptsRequired7YearsAbility to document and troubleshoot errorsRequired7YearsExperience with database testingRequired7YearsExperience using mainframe applicationsRequired7YearsExperience with Web UI testingRequired7YearsExperience with Manual testingRequired6YearsExperience with Webservices testingRequired6YearsExperience with QTP Automation and testing frameworkHighly desired5YearsAnalytical mind and problem-solving aptitudeRequired5YearsAnalyze user requirements and participate in requirement gathering sessionsRequired6YearsFamiliarity with Agile methodologyHighly desired5YearsExperience in working with multiple applications at a timeRequired4YearsPega experience is a plusNice to have5Years4-year College degree or equivalent technical studyRequired4Years Expected salary: Location: Trenton, NJ Apply for the job now! Apply for this job