Quality Assurance Analyst Advanced
Key Responsibilities
Develop, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, test scenarios, and test scripts based on business and technical requirements. Perform manual and automated testing to validate application functionality, identify defects, and ensure compliance with established quality standards. Design, develop, maintain, and scale automated testing frameworks, including frameworks based on the Page Object Model (POM). Develop and maintain automation scripts using Selenium or comparable test automation tools. Update and enhance automated test scripts to accommodate user interface changes, application enhancements, and new functionality. Perform REST API and microservices testing, including endpoint validation, contract testing, and request/response payload verification. Utilize Postman, Insomnia, or similar API testing tools to validate API functionality and data integrity. Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) sessions with business users and Department personnel. Participate in Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions, requirements-gathering meetings, design and development discussions, and testing reviews. Analyze business processes and translate functional requirements into technical specifications, process models, and workflow diagrams. Collaborate with stakeholders, developers, business analysts, and project teams to clarify requirements, validate data needs, troubleshoot issues, and facilitate timely resolution. Review technical documentation and ensure that project deliverables comply with Department standards and established procedures. Identify, document, track, and analyze defects; perform root-cause analysis and coordinate with development teams to resolve issues. Prepare and maintain comprehensive QA documentation, test results, defect reports, and other technical deliverables. Support the FANS modernization project and the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of FNW applications. Work independently, follow established project plans and procedures, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results. Required Technical Skills Manual and automated software testing Test planning, test case development, and defect management Selenium or similar automation tools Page Object Model (POM) framework REST API and microservices testing Postman, Insomnia, or comparable API testing tools User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Requirements analysis and technical documentation Root-cause analysis and defect resolution Business process modeling and workflow documentation