Position: Quality Assurance Specialist I

Department:  Quality Assurance (QA)

Reports to:  Quality Assurance Manager

Job Classification: Non-Exempt

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

Duties & Responsibilities:

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Develop a thorough understanding of the principal Salient software programs.

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Extensively test the features and functionality of Salient software as directed by QA Manager.

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Communicate in writing the details of defects found with the software. Provide adequate supporting documentation to permit reproduction of these defects.

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Verify that identified defects have been corrected.  Maintain a retesting log.

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Create automated scripts for regression testing to: 1) test new software features and 2) ensure previously-corrected defects do not resurface.

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Convert existing regression test scripts for use with the new test suite.

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Assist the Engineering Departments with testing newly-developed features or programs.

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Review manuals, on-line help and other associated documentation for content as well as typographical and other errors.

Carry out other duties as necessary to perform functions assigned.

Complexity of Work & Decision-Making: Moderate

Measures of Performance:  Level of Salient software knowledge, quality and quantity of defects initiated and of regression tests created.

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 -  Associate degree in a related field

Experience  -  Minimum requirements are:

• 1 to 3 years of computer/software experience in a related/relevant discipline
• A degree in computer/software engineering or a related/relevant discipline and business database knowledge
• Programming and regression testing experience are preferred, but highly qualified persons with similar discipline experience will be considered

Required Skills or Knowledge

• Competence in the technologies pertinent to Salient’s products
• Excellent listening skills
• Documentation and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a team environment 
• Extremely high level of attention to detail
• Proficient in multi-tasking and time management
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic; a team player

Functional/Technical Competencies

• Automated regression test software
• Software testing
• SQA Basic and/or Visual Basic or VB.net
• 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 excellent English technical writing and verbal communications

Mathematical Skills:

• Must possess strong mathematical ability and reasoning, and be able to:
• Calculate in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals
• Understand complex formulas
• Quickly determine correct mathematical solutions to problems

Reasoning Ability:   

• Must exhibit the following traits and capabilities:

• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to define problems
• Effectively follow directions
• Collect data
• Establish facts and draw valid conclusions 
• Excellent listening

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

Other: Should be available to work overtime, when necessary.