Quality Assurance Engineer

Quality Assurance Engineer

72897BR

Off-Campus: Scottsdale

Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Description

EdPlus at ASU seeks a highly-motivated Quality Assurance Engineer to join our high-performing team. The QA Engineer will work closely and collaborate with business functional users to understand/comprehend business requirements; performs analysis, system support, through the use of outlined software testing processes and procedures to ensure ongoing operational efficiency while delivering against requested/needed modifications/enhancements. This position supports one or more functional areas or applications requiring collaboration/sharing of resources.

EdPlus is a unit of the ASU Enterprise focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education. We advance the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the local, national and international communities served by ASU.

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Job Family

Information Technology

Department Name

EdPlus Solutions Analysis

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EdPlus at ASU

Scope of Search

Open

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$48,960 - $75,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

10-November-2021

Category

02

Essential Duties

• Establishes collaborative relationships with project manager(s), product manager(s), business analyst(s), software developer(s) and others to ensure success of project test phases.
• Assists with the development of test automation used in verifying conformity to functional requirements, web standards and accessibility standards.
• Creates, updates and executes test plans, cases, data scripts, performs regression and integration testing, and drives defect resolution with development and business analyst staff.
• Analyzes and optimizes the quality assurance testing tools and processes through continuous improvement.
• Evaluates and executes testing of new and/or modified application functionality.
• Participates in design new and/or modified Quality Assurance procedures and standards and assists in the development and implementation of Quality Assurance metrics for assessing the quality of delivered application software.
• Analyzes documentation, diagram, and flow chart to determine if program will perform according to user request and conform to guidelines.
• Writes and executes automated testing systems to ensure validity of results, accuracy, reliability, and conformance to established standards of existing and new software products.
• Documents and manages the resolution of defects, creates defect log entries, and assigns defects to the development team.
• Participates in the review of new Quality Assurance software.
• Coordinates efficiently with multiple internal and external cross functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Works under limited direction, independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is evaluated upon completion for adequacy in satisfying objectives.
• Assumes or coordinates other duties or projects as assigned or directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or similar; two years practical experience or relevant experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of technical design, development, and system/data flow and development as normally obtained through education or experience in technology and how it supports the product.
• Ability to execute complex test cases using one or more software development methodologies using test management.
• Experience identifying and creating appropriate test cases, scripts for automation, regression testing and understand software development lifecycle.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, create, modify and execute manual test cases and scenarios within various test case repositories and database or ticket systems.
• Ability to create repeatable and efficient test set scenarios and suites for others to follow.
• Evidence of ability to create repeatable and understandable defect and problem tickets for development and other project team members to act upon through a diverse group of applications.
• Ability to communicate well with others and to perform work in a team environment.
• Experience with tools like POSTMAN, AWS, Salesforce, and JIRA.
• Evidence of a Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Evidence of effective communication skills and great attitude, ability to be concise and clear in verbal communication and to express technical findings and recommendations in an understandable manner.
• Experience working with automation testing frameworks or tools, experience using Selenium is preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internet technologies, browsers, and electronic devices.

Working Environment

EdPlus at ASU is located at SkySong, the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The center houses a diverse business community that links technology, research, education and entrepreneurship to position ASU and Greater Phoenix as global leaders in the knowledge economy.

Activities are primarily performed in a regular, climate-controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting or standing. Daily use of desktop or laptop computer is required. Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential duties. Regular review of completed tasks.

EdPlus at ASU supports flexible work arrangements.

Department Statement

EdPlus defines itself through a culture of curiosity, risk-taking and refusing to accept the status quo. As a central enterprise unit for ASU focused on the design and scalable delivery of digital teaching and learning models to increase student success and reduce barriers to achievement in higher education, our commitments support the university charter. ASU is a national service university and aspires to accelerate positive social outcomes through the seamless integration of cutting-edge technological innovation and scalability.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; EdPlus at ASU will not be a sponsor for this position.

EdPlus at ASU

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Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume and cover letter should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

Applicant must be eligible to work in the United States; EdPlus at ASU will not be a sponsor for this position.