Beacon Technologies is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst for our client partner. This position is for a quality assurance analyst with strong hands-on testing experience to support story testing in close collaboration with the web application development team. This position will conduct quality assurance (QA) testing to ensure applications meet all story acceptance criteria and have a consistent UI. This position will participate in all Agile Scrum ceremonies including refinement and scoring and provide clear and concise written and verbal feedback from story testing. A high degree of professionalism and high-quality customer service are expected. This position should be able to work independently while taking directions from project leads. A demonstrated ability to take initiative in learning existing application functionality is a plus. This individual must have strong attention to detail, collaborative mindset, and commitment to teamwork. Candidate must be a WI resident or willing to relocate to WI prior to starting the role at their own expense. Hybrid role with 1 day in office per week.

The individual in this position will:

• Work with the development team and BA to evaluate, verify, and test story acceptance criteria ensuring web applications have a consistent UI and function as specified.
• Participate in all Agile Scrum ceremonies, including story refinement and scoring, and provide clear and concise written and verbal feedback from story testing.
• Have experience with Agile Scrum methodology, roles, ceremonies, artifacts, and cadence.
• Have experience using DevOps, or a similar product.
• Have strong, holistic knowledge of the overall quality assurance/testing process.
• Display a high degree of professionalism, collaboration, and customer service.
• Write SQL queries using Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio to verify data integrity and validate data manipulation operations.
• Bring experience with the full software development lifecycle.

List any special qualifications & years of experience:

• Quality assurance testing, 3 years
• Experience with SQL Server Management Studio viewing table data and writing SQL queries, 3 years
• Experience with quality assurance methodologies and testing techniques, 3 years
• Knowledge of Agile Scrum system development lifecycle and key deliverables, 3 years
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, 3 years
• Experience in technical writing and documentation, 3 years
• Experience with DevOps (or a similar product), 3 years

Please note the qualifications for this position per the contract:

• Verify that applications function according to user story acceptance criteria and have a consistent user interface.
• Evaluates program output and reports for accuracy and quality.
• Identify and document corrections to programmers.
• Quality Assurance Analyst capabilities with 3 years of experience.
• Familiar with Agile Scrum and DevOps (or similar).
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Independently, performs a variety of tasks.

About Beacon Technologies

Are you looking to advance your career in information technology? Beacon Technologies offers career advancement opportunities, extensive training, and excellent benefits including paying for health and dental premiums for salaried employees. In addition to providing interesting opportunities, Beacon Technologies provides that old fashioned, personal touch, so you feel like a part of the Beacon team.

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