The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's/applicant's qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.


Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship not available.


Our client is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst II in Raleigh, NC / Hybrid.


Role description


• Analyze requirement documentation/user stories for validity to reduce requirement gaps and contribute toward issue prevention.
• Create and maintain library of test cases.
• Execute the following levels of testing when assigned. (Functional, System, Integrated, Regression, UI, Usability, Accessibility, Compatibility, and Exploratory.)
• Develop test plan and strategy for assigned test efforts.
• Detect, report, and track system defects and inconsistencies.
• Communicate findings to technical and non-technical team members within both IS and business community.
• Lead planning and issue status meetings as needed.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the SDLC.
• Lead testing efforts for operational changes and support testing efforts for enterprise projects.
• Mentor new employees on department procedures and testing methodologies.
• Support test efforts for multiple application teams and platforms with little or no assistance when transitioning between applications.
• Provide accurate updates to both management and project team on the status of testing progress.
• Provide objective feedback to software development and project teams.
• Work closely with Business Analysts, Product Owners, Developers, and System Administrators to complete assigned projects on time.
• Attend training sessions on new products and systems as needed to support testing efforts for assigned projects.
• Maintain proficiency in department processes and procedures.


Skills & Requirements


• Minimum of 5-7 years exp working as a Quality Assurance/Software Tester (manual; no automation skills required). Their testing experience should be in white box/black box testing, tracking defects, straight forward manual testing.


• Agile methodology exp
• This person will have very strong communication skills, both verbally and written, and will be a critical thinker/team player, one that can strongly multi task


Benefits/Other Compensation


This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).


Why Hays?


You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there's a position you really want, you're fully prepared to get it.


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Hays is committed to building a thriving culture of diversity that embraces people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better we serve our candidates, clients, and employees. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, and we comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, HIV-positive status, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. One of Hays' guiding principles is 'do the right thing'.
We also believe that actions speak louder than words.
In that regard, we train our staff on ensuring inclusivity throughout the entire recruitment process and counsel our clients on these principles. If you have any questions about Hays or any of our processes, please contact us.


In accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law protecting qualified individuals with known disabilities, Hays will attempt to reasonably accommodate those individuals unless doing so would create an undue hardship on the company. Any qualified applicant or consultant with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should call or text 813.336.5570.


Drug testing may be required; please contact a recruiter for more information.


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