Sr IT Quality Analyst - Full-time / Part-time

POSITION PURPOSE -
The Home Depot is the leading retailer in home improvement across all channels - stores, online, and mobile. Online technology is a strategic investment area for the company and the driving force behind our interconnected retail strategy. We are looking for highly qualified technical leaders and innovators to help grow one of the largest, fastest-growing ecommerce web sites in the world. Home Depot's Supply Chain portfolio is complex and huge. As you can imagine demand for efficient and cost effective solutions is ever growing, i.e., deliver the right merchandise at right time with the least cost at the right store.

We are looking for a high-energy software professional, who wants a daily challenge. The Online Senior Quality Assurance Analyst will bring overall technical expertise to the team. This person will work with cross-functional teams to design, build and test software that supports Online eCommerce applications. The candidate should be a subject matter expert in most areas throughout the Software Development Lifecycle. Knowledge of Software development, Ab Initio ETL/Batch Processing, Web Services (SOAP/REST), and Quality Assurance standards and practices is desired. Java development is required. The Online Senior QA Analyst provides input into the Test Tooling Strategy, Design, Tool selection and Tool development.

• The Sr. Quality Analyst must define test environments for total testing solution of major applications.
• Must ensure proper tools, techniques, and methodologies are applied throughout the entire test cycle.
• Works closely with the application teams and project managers as programs are developed. Is a member of the technical design team to ensure a thorough understanding of the entire design approach.
• Signs off on test strategy, test development, and test results prior to implementation of programs into production.
• The Sr. Quality Analyst helps application teams prioritize defects. Must have the ability to guide application developers through performance and problem resolution. Ensures test designs encompass adequate data test beds.
  
  MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES -
• Develop and analyze master test plans, test cases, test schedules & test scripts from Analysts and Associates.
• Identify and thoroughly analyze defects, issues, risks, and action items along with identifying the business requirements & the system requirements as part of the project team.
• Define and track quality assurance metrics.
• Monitor & instruct team members on proper procedures to ensure team compliance.
• Provide status reports to Manager on development projects.
• Sign-off on test strategy, test development, and test results prior to implementation into production.
  
  NATURE AND SCOPE -
• Typically reports to Manager, Information Technology
• Responsible for helping others and providing on-the-job training or guidance
  
  ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -
  
  Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
  
  Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -

Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must pass the Drug Test.
Must successfully complete any required training or orientation courses.

EDUCATION REQUIRED -

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diplomas and/or GED.

YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE - 5

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -

• Solid experience coding in programming languages.
• Solid experience with IT environments.
• 5-7 years of Q/A experience.
• Proficient in performance tools.
• BS Computer Science or related field.
  
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES -
• Solid working knowledge of quality assurance methodologies.
• Familiarity with the Mercury Interactive Product Suite.
• The ability to successfully, professionally, and diplomatically interact with others and develop relationships with people in the organization.
• Ensure highest quality through use of QA processes & procedures.