QA Consultant ( manual tester )

LOCAL TO NY/NJ/CT CANDIDATES ONLY

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DON'T LIVE IN NY/NJ/CT

Non local candidates will not be considered

In-person interview will be required

Excellent oral & written communication skills a MUST

Quality Assurance Analyst Consultant for direct banking client
Work location: NYC, NY - Midtown Manhattan

Work schedule: 2-3 days on-site

Seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst to work in the COO Office of a Investment Bank.

Candidate will play a key role in the transformation of the Banking Division s CRM platform in support of the franchise s ambitious growth strategy.

90% manual testing

10% automated testing

knowledge of banking terminology

CRM ( Salesforce )

Candidate plays a key role in supporting technology transformation in support ambitious growth strategy.

SUMMARY:

Seeking a driven, meticulous and skilled Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst ( manual tester ) to join front-office team of project managers and business analysts to support delivery of a range of high-priority and high-visibility projects, working side-by-side with development partners.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring client's products meet the highest standards by identifying issues, troubleshooting problems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve quality throughout the SDLC.

This role is ideal for someone with a sharp eye for detail, a deep understanding of QA processes, and a passion for delivering reliable, user-friendly products which meet the business needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop manual test plans and test cases to evaluate product quality
• Review functional and regression testing as needed
• Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) in conjunction with Business Stakeholders
• Collaborate with IT, Project Managers, and Business Stakeholders to fully understand requirements and specifications for testability
• Analyze test results and prepare detailed test reports, including documentation and analysis of issues found in testing. Provide initial triage based upon constructive analysis of the issues.
• Work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues, with clear and actionable feedback
• Track and manage defects using Jira, ensuring that all issues are properly remediated, and appropriately regression tested prior to production release
• Contribute to regular project meetings, providing feedback on testing timelines and priorities
• Ensure strict adherence to established QA standards and methodologies

EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor s degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience performing the kinds of Quality Assurance work described above
• Experience with Salesforce a strong plus
• Superior oral & written communication skills
• Ability to plan, organize and handle multiple workstreams simultaneously, with limited supervision.
• Proficiency in working in a collaborative team environment
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Time management skills and ability to deliver results against strict deadlines
• Strong drive, initiative, and motivation to excel; self-starter; accuracy and attention to details in work product
• Strong knowledge of advanced Excel and SQL a plus
• Experience supporting change management initiatives
• Enthusiasm for working in a diverse, multi-cultural environment