Position: 

QA Specialist I 

Department: 

Quality Assurance (QA) 

Reports to: 

Quality Assurance Manager 

Job Classification: 

Non - Exempt 



Purpose:

Test features and functionality of Salient software as directed by QA Manager.


Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Tests features and functionality of software as directed by QA Manager.
  • Communicates in writing issues (Defects) found with the software. Provides instruction and support materials to reproduce such issues.
  • Verifies Defects have been corrected. (Retesting-keeps log)
  • Proofreads manuals and on-line help for typos, errors and content.
  • Tests release CD's for quality of installation.
  • Develops, executes, maintains and reviews automated scripts for testing the software with Rational Robot.
  • Assist Engineers with testing newly developed features or programs.
  • Documentation and database maintenance for version control (Notes & spreadsheet updates)
  • Carry out other duties as necessary to perform function and as assigned.


Complexity of Work & Decision-Making: Moderate


Measures of Performance: Quality of personal software knowledge, Defect contents, Percentage of defects returned for additional information or not a defect.


Qualifications:


To perform this position successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.


Education:

  • A.A.S. in related field (preferred)


Experience (type of experience and number of years required to enter this position):
  • 1 to 3 years minimum of computer/software or a related/relevant discipline
  • A degree in computer/software engineering or a related/relevant discipline, business database knowledge.
  • Programming experience and demonstrated capabilities are preferred, but highly qualified persons with similar discipline experience will be considered.


Required Skills or Knowledge (may or may not possess all of them upon entry into the position could be dependent on position level):
  • Competence in the technologies pertinent to Salient’s products
  • Excellent listening
  • Documentation and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Extremely high level of attention to details
  • Proficient in multi-tasking and management time
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic; a team player


Functional/Technical Competencies :

  • Micro Focus TestPartner automated test software
  • Software testing
  • SQA Basic and/or Visual Basic
  • Client/Server application concepts
  • Relational databases
  • Intermediate knowledge of various Windows OS
  • Network navigational skills
  • Microsoft Excel, Access and Word
  • Ability to learn quickly and independently and adapt to new situations


Language Skills:

Must have exceptional English technical writing and verbal communications


Mathematical Skills:

  • Must possess Exceptional Mathematical Ability and Reasoning
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
  • Ability to understand complex formulas
  • Quick in mentally determining correct mathematical solutions to problems

Reasoning Ability: include the following traits and capabilities:
  • Strong analytical and problem solving
  • Ability to define problems
  • Follow directions
  • Collect data
  • Establish facts and draw valid conclusions
  • Excellent listening


Physical Demands:

Ability to focus on details and accuracy while viewing computer screens for long periods of time.


Other

Flexible availability for possible overtime