Software Test Analyst

Responsibilities: Participates in the requirement meetings and functional design document review meetings to understand the requirements to better author the test cases for the Project. Works closely with business analyst and business to clarify requirements. Prepares the project test plan; and test closure according to standard templates and adheres to DTMB and MDOT policies, standards, and guidelines. Learns new tools identified for use on a Project. Prepares Test Scenarios (project based). Prepares test data and ensures the QA environment is ready for test case execution, including interfaces. Prepares and executes test cases and maintains user story traceability against the user stories/requirements. Responsible for defect management including identification of QAT defects and remediation tracking by maintaining the traceability to user story Prepares and ensures Sprint Sign off after each sprint or as required and obtains sign off from product owners. Works with UX/UI Designer of the Project to assist them adding defect(s) or raise defects in their absence. Works closely with QA Specialist on complex Projects and on unique deliverables for the Project(s) Adheres to all QA processes and procedures. Ensures all QA responsible SEM documents identified for the project are completed, reviewed, and approved in alignment with area processes. Skillsets Required: Experience performing quality assurance and software testing with a thorough understanding of testing concepts and methods in manual and automation. Required: 7 Years Testing experience in the implementation of Agile and Waterfall development projects. Required: 5 Years Experience writing and documenting test cases in DevOps or other Agile tools. Required: 5 Years Experience testing Java-based applications and Oracle database. Required: 7 years Experience developing Agile testing strategies and test plans for multiple related projects. Required: 7 years Experience with reviewing, understanding, and translating Agile User Stories to prepare test cases/scripts. Required: 5 years Experience working independently and in a team environment. Required: 7 years Experience writing test scripts with automation tools. Nice to have: 5 years Experience coordinating the Agile automated testing with the QA and development teams. Nice to have: 5 years Experience in coding with Java to write test automation scripts with Selenium. Nice to have: 2 years