Software Quality Assurance Analyst

Job DescriptionSoftware Quality Assurance AnalystChicago, ILMonday - Friday 8 am - 5 pmREMOTEWe are seeking a Software Quality Assurance Analyst that is eager to advance their career as part of our growing Development team. You will be responsible for the mission-critical services that keep our team up and running. You will be responsible for the fulfillment of QA verification of product release functionality to ensure it operates within dictated measures for defect rates and design standards. This involves manual testing, building automated Test Cases with in-house Tools and by using CSS selectors, planning and modifying Test plans for assigned Web and standalone Modules, finding defects and troubleshooting for solutions as well as working with developers. Knowledge of JavaScript and/or C# is a plus. Some of the things you'll be doing:Acts as guardian of software quality Work with cross-functional teams to ensure that the CSC Corptax products meet and maintain a high level of quality through building and leveraging testing tools, frameworks, and tests. Produce professionally written test plans to clearly articulate each project's testing approach. Participating in the planning and execution of the latest technologies, solutions, and software quality standards along with and participating in building the processes and tools to maintain high-quality product code throughout the release cycle. Review product business and technical specs with the ability to provide feedback Collaborating with developers to ensure the product meets functional, quality, performance, scalability, privacy, and security specifications through tools, automation, and breakthrough test technologies. Continually drive and mentor all of Technology to align with the CSC Corptax QA Guiding Principles. Share knowledge with other Test and Software Engineers to drive the most effective test strategies possible. Positively contribute to the culture, well-being, and growth of each team member and the company at large by being a helpful and considerate team member and by adhering to CSC Corptax's core values. What technical skills, experience, and qualifications do you need?Experience with manual testing of software web and standalone applications is a must. Professional experience in building, executing, maintaining, and conducting regression tests, functional tests, and performance tests (both load and stress tests) as well as the ability to identify, build, and maintain test data sets and benchmarking results. Experience analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions. Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems. Experience producing test plans and test reports for consumption by multiple stakeholders, including Test Engineers, Software Engineers and other technical and non-technical parties. Experience in constructing basic SQL statements is a must. Experience with client-server frameworks. Ability to understand complex problems and work with other engineers (Development and Testing) to determine how to use effective testing strategies to maximize test coverage and reliability. Demonstrated self-motivation to work independently as well as part of a high-performing Agile Scrum Teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to write code for test automation solutions with in-house Tools and by using CSS selector (for Selenium WebDriver) or building testing software with tools that include C#, Web Driver, ASP.NET, and SQL is a strong plus. Exposure to Azure DevOps (Azure DevOps Server was formerly called Team Foundation Server (TFS) and Visual Studio Team System (VSTS) used for version control, issue tracking, and application lifecycle management. Basic experience with React JS as a JavaScript library is a big plus. Bachelor's Degree and at least 3 years of experience in technical quality assurance.#CSC #CSCCareers #CorporateTax #TechHiringAbout UsCSC is a global business, legal, and financial services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, providing knowledge-based solutions to clients worldwide. We have offices and capabilities in over 140 jurisdictions in the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East, and more than 8,000 colleagues. We are the business behind business.® Visit our careers site to learn more about CSC and our commitment to our clients, communities, and each other. CSC is committed to creating a feeling of belonging through a diverse and growth-oriented environment where everyone is valued. CSC colleagues have global career opportunities and excellent benefits, including annual success-sharing bonuses or commission plans based on individual performance. To learn more, visit cscglobal.com/service/careers. We offer a range of support to colleagues with disabilities, ensuring people have the necessary resources to thrive in their roles. We encourage candidates to work closely with our talent acquisition partners to convey their specific needs. Our commitment to accessibility reflects our broader dedication to diversity and belonging, CSC only accepts resumes from employment agencies that are part of our approved supplier program. Resumes submitted from other agencies either to talent acquisition, our hiring leaders, employees, or through any other mechanism other than our supplier process, will not be eligible to claim related fees and the submitted resumes will be considered property of CSC. We encourage candidates to apply directly to our website and not through third-party sources.Disclaimer: The information above describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not intended to describe all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications.About the TeamAt CSC®, we're always looking ahead, finding ways to improve and anticipate the future needs of our customers. Curiosity fuels our innovation and productivity drives our results. This proactive mindset has helped us adapt and create solutions that have enabled businesses to run smoother and smarter for more than 120 years. CSC is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented people whose personal values align with ours. We empower our employees to bring the right solutions to market to meet customer demand. That is why we are the premier provider of global solutions for more than 180,000 businesses. CSC is a great place to work with smart and dedicated people. We have been voted a Top Workplace every year since 2006 and are a 2022 National Top Workplace. We offer challenging work and career opportunities. Most positions are filled with internal moves and employee referrals. Employees are eligible for an annual success sharing bonus or commission plans based on role and individual performance. CSC offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, life insurance, and flexible spending and health savings accounts. We also offer you a 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Our global standard for our work environments supports current and future technology initiatives through open design, sit-stand workstations, and digital interface points with wireless access throughout the campus. It's an exciting time for us in terms of growth and expansion.