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Software Solutions group is seeking a Senior QA Analyst to work in our Boston office to perform basic QA testing of products including ongoing bug fix verifications and implementation of formal test plans. Must have knowledge of test automation. You will write and implement formal QA test plans using technical requirements and design specifications as input, along with assisting developers in quickly determining the cause of problems reported in production systems.
Essential Technical Knowledge/Skills
1 = Familiar 3 = Working Knowledge of 5 = Expert
Windows * 4
Programming skills * 3
Java and XML * 2
Relational Databases * 3
Scripting - 2
Other Desired Skills / Experience
General knowledge of software development life cycle.-4
General knowledge of QA systems and methodologies * 4
QA of browser based products and front end GUI - 4
Use of debugging tools -3
Knowledge of automated tests tools - 4
Ability to write and implement test plans * 4
Knowledge of financial systems (portfolio management tools preferred) * 3
Ability to work independently * 4
A degree in Computer Science is preferred; another degree may be acceptable with related QA experience. You also must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.