Software QA Analyst

We are setting up a new DevOps team to work on a Cloud-Native initiative for phoenixNAP, a CCBill integration partner. The team will use the latest technologies, frameworks, and approaches that merge development with operations to create the next generation platform for our customers that will allow them to run scalable applications in modern and dynamic environments including public, private, and hybrid clouds.

The Software QA Analyst will be responsible for the testing of product lines and reporting defects. The applicant should have a technical background and be familiar with the typical software development lifecycle.  A qualified candidate will develop and execute test cases, report defects and work closely with development to ensure production readiness for company software.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Perform multiple types of black-box and grey-box testing including functional, system, end to end, smoke, regression, and ad-hoc testing.
• Submit comprehensive defects using our bug tracking system.
• Regress and verify defects as needed.
• Record results and provide metrics.
• Analyze requirements and write test cases.
• Assist with the design of test plans.

Key Skills:

• University degree in Computer Sciences or related degree or equivalent field experience
• Practical working knowledge of software testing methodology and Quality Assurance fundamentals.
• Understanding of programming concepts and best practices.
• Understanding of Test Life Cycle.
• Experience using Linux/Unix/Windows OS.
• Experience using a Test Management Tool.
• Expert at troubleshooting and diagnosing system issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• A high degree of flexibility and creativity.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees/management.
• Demonstrated ability to handle high levels of stress.
• Ability to stay focused on the task at hand, ensuring that timelines are met and operations are not adversely impacted.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience with shell scripting languages.
• Apache and/or Tomcat experience.
• MySQL experience.
• Database design.
• Experience with testing web applications.