Quality Assurance Test Analyst QuickComm Software Solutions

Quickcomm, a Vodafone Global Enterprise Company, specializes in Telecommunications Expense Management Services. These include: Consulting, Auditing, Invoice Processing, Claims Tracking, Provisioning, Wireless Device Support and Telecom Contract negotiations. We provide our Fortune 500 clients with detailed analysis of telecommunications vendor invoices that frequently self-fund out services through the reduction in a client?s telecom expenses.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Test Analyst

Responsibilities:

Ensuring the overall quality of our application development products
Working independently or as a team member in creating and implementing full QA lifecycle project test plans and performing planned and ad-hoc testing on software applications and enterprise systems
The QA Analyst will be a key part of fast paced projects from requirement gathering through production release and support
Work directly with product development and engineering groups to develop test cases, test scripts, and quality requirements for certification of products prior to launch
Participate in test case execution, bug tracking, and issue resolution during development life cycle to ensure products meet all requirements of the functional specification prior to launch
Use SQL to validate the data generated by various products as necessary
Develop a quality monitoring system (automated or manual) for post launch products
When necessary, will participate in the manual monitoring of the system during live events
Will act as the main contact for verification of bug fixes and problem resolution prior to closing open items
Participates during the design and development stages of the product life cycle to provide feedback on usability, performance, and data accuracy
Analyze and identify the root cause of anomalies encountered by reviewing log files, Database tables, etc. Work with developers to resolve issues found
Will interface heavily with Product Management, Business Analysts, Other QA Team Members, Developers and Development Managers to coordinate all testing efforts

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor?s Degree in a business or computer-related field preferred
Telecom experience highly desirable
More than 3 years of experience with end-to-end lifecycle application development
Experience in: evaluating, coordinating and creating software deliverables; meeting with customers; resolving issues; estimating, managing, monitoring, and reporting project cost and schedule.
At least 3+ years experience in any of the following areas:
Project Management, Business Analysis, Systems Analysis, Business Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Statistical Analysis, or Data Modeling

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

This individual must possess solid business acumen, strong oral and written communication skills, flexibility, self-motivation, and social skills.
Experience with conducting studies and investigations, problem analysis, and developing logical and documented recommendations
Proven track record in software testing, including requirements analysis, planning, creation and execution of manual and automated test cases, results analysis, logging and re-testing of defects, and reporting
Strong analytical skills and an understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and the QA Process.
Strong SQL query skills and basic knowledge of data management techniques
Experience preferred in the following software technologies:
.NET 3.5
C#, design patterns,
IIS, SQL 2005, MSMQ, relational database design
Microsoft Visual SourceSafe and Subversion (SVN).
TCP/IP, SSL, OOA/OOD, XML, XSD, ASP.NET, FLEX, JAVA

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Location:	90 Park Avenue 20th Floor New York, NY 10016 United States