Details

Open Date 09/11/2024

Requisition Number PRN39841B

Job Title Software QA Tester

Working Title Software Quality Analyst, II

Job Grade 014

FLSA Code Computer Employee

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday

6am-3pm, 7am-4pm, 8am-5pm

VP Area President

Department 01396 - my529

Location My529 Downtown SLC

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $69,585 - $80,709

Close Date 09/20/2024

Open Until Filled No

Job Summary

The Software Quality Analyst, II is responsible for performing manual testing of applications and applying appropriate testing methods in order to ensure production release readiness.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Define test cases

• Perform appropriate tests including black box, integration, negative, regression, etc.

• Document test results and escalate issues appropriately, create defects for test failures.

• Work closely with the development team to communicate and demonstrate defects.

• Work closely with QA Automation Engineers to incorporate manual tests into automation suites.

• Partner with Business Analysts on acceptance criteria and sizing efforts

• Participate in defect triage efforts

• Contribute to deployment readiness discussions

Skills & Knowledge:

• Strong working knowledge of QA best practices and appropriate use of test methods.

• Proven ability to quickly understand complex and nuanced business processes and rules

• Use of defect tracking systems.

• Testing within an Agile environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Basic knowledge level of SQL to assist with testing efforts

• Use of Selenium or other automation tools is a bonus

USHE has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and USHE reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as USHE may deem appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s + 4 years of directly related work experience; OR

• Master’s + 2 years of directly related work experience.

Assumes work equivalency (1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience).

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of this job as outlined in the position description.

Only local candidates will be considered.

my529 will not be providing any visa sponsorship at this time.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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