Quality Assurance Test Analyst (Selenium)

Job description

The Role

This is a Quality Assurance Test Analyst position that will be responsible for the quality, risk mitigation and successful testing of all web, mobile and desktop applications included in the Health and Benefits business portfolio.   Responsibilities include:

Personally conducting comprehensive manual and automated functional and UAT testing on all applications, data, files, reports, models, databases, etc. in order to ensure consistent and optimal quality before and after applications are released

Personally conducting effective load/performance testing using Visual Studio and/or other tools.  Provide clear documentation on the steps of the testing and results gathered

Performing infrastructure testing, including support of hardware and software upgrades, security patches, and assess their impact on the broad application portfolio

Creating test documentation for assigned projects including test planning documentation, test cases/scripts/scenarios and test summary reports where applicable.  Ensure effective execution of the test plans in order to meet the quality objectives and the stakeholders expectations

Analyzing, verifying and validating the accuracy of all deliverables, testing procedures and processes, ensuring a consistent and optimal level of quality

Participates in reviews of requirements, application functional and user specifications and software lifecycle documentation as it pertains to testing

Understands and applies current software test methodologies

Developing effective professional relationships with project managers, development staff, and team leads and corporate technology teams (as needed)

Records, reports and tracks issues/defects to accurately depict the status of the application under test, including providing test status reports and acting as the point of contact for issue tracking and updates

Supports continuous development of test process improvements and advanced testing procedures

 

 

 

The Requirements

5+ years’ experience working on a QA/Test
team with at least 2+ years’ experience with automated testing tools (Selenium,
QTP, etc)

Experience in both manual and automated testing
with heavy concentration on application testing support

Strong knowledge of the
software development lifecycle, roles, and work in an agile environment is
considered a plus

Knowledge and understanding to support all QA
functional areas including Functional, Regression, Integration, Security and
GUI Testing and familiarity with Unit & User Acceptance Testing to occasionally
assist in those areas

Proven abilities to work under pressure with
strict deadlines

Excellent verbal and written communication
skills

Strong experience with performance and load
testing tools, especially with Visual Studio. 
Experience in performance testing for a wide range of application
environments and protocols is a plus

Experience in creating, writing and executing
test plans, test cases and test scripts

Strong attention to detail

Strong troubleshooting skills with the
ability to systematically analyze new and existing software functionality

General database knowledge, including the use
of SQL queries.  Advanced SQL query experience
is a plus

Working knowledge of software issue/defect
lifecycle and ability to document, communicate and work with development team
through reproducing, retesting and closure

Strong organizational and
time management skills to be able to handle multiple concurrent projects and
tasks effectively

Candidate must be self-motivated and
self-starter, possessing a strong sense of ownership of all responsibilities
including follow-up and follow-through on all projects

Ability to perform well and be productive
both individually as well as in a team setting

The Company

Willis Towers Watson is a leading global advisory, broking and solutions company that helps clients around the world turn risk into a path for growth. With roots dating to 1828, Willis Towers Watson has 45,000 employees serving more than 140 countries and markets. We design and deliver solutions that manage risk, optimize benefits, cultivate talent, and expand the power of capital to protect and strengthen institutions and individuals. Our unique perspective allows us to see the critical intersections between talent, assets and ideas – the dynamic formula that drives business performance. Together, we unlock potential. Learn more at  willistowerswatson.com.

Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunity employer

 

Willis Towers Watson believes that effectively managing a diverse workforce is vital to our business strategy. We have an obligation to our organization, ourselves and our clients to hire and develop the best people we can find. We will continually review our policies and practices to ensure that all areas of the employment process (including recruiting, hiring, work assignments, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, company-sponsored development programs and overall workplace experience) are free from discriminatory practices. We are committed to equal employment opportunities at Willis Towers Watson.

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