Overview: Management Science Associates, Inc. (MSA) is a diversified information management company that for nearly half a century has given market leaders the competitive edge in data management, analytics and technology. We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst I to join the MSA IT/OPS division which has been offering data and insight solutions to the Consumer Package Goods industry since the early 1980s.
The successful candidate will have knowledge and experience of QA methodologies, strong problem solving and information gathering skills, and have experience designing, developing, and executing test strategies and test plans in a large-scale date warehouse environment. This position provides active participation in all phases of the software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities
Design, maintain and execute test cases and test scripts for web and database applications
Ensure software updates meet client expectations
Troubleshoot and document program bugs
Release programs into production
Work closely with team members to ensure status and schedules are communicated and met
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, MIS, IT or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Minimum one year experience in software testing, software development, business analysis or equivalent
Relational database knowledge
Experience using SQL
Some experience with backend testing
Working knowledge of MS Office
Previous UNIX/Linux and/or Oracle experience a plus
Previous programming experience a plus
Personal Skills:
To be successful in this position, you should:
Have excellent interpersonal skills; be a team player and enjoy working in a collaborative environment
Possess excellent attention to detail and the ability to clearly document test results
Be willing to take direction and learn from more experienced QA Analysts
