The Information Technology Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for moderately complex QA and testing tasks within a broad range of environments including software applications, hardware and infrastructure (Data Center, Network and Security) implementations. The incumbent reviews project-related documentation, updates test validation documentation deliverables, and executes tests based on predefined specifications/test cases/scripts to isolate and solve problems. The IT QA Analyst initiates tests, analyzes results, and reports outcomes to the Lead- and Senior IT QA Analysts. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for following IT QA best practices and aids in planning, documenting, testing, and deploying applications. The incumbent is also responsible for keeping up-to-date on QA- and test-related training and adhering to Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) best practices, change control policies, and service level agreement (SLA).

POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
AFTER A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

This position is with the award-winning Information Technology Department.

Tarrant County Information Technology Department

Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
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NOTE: You must fill out the work history and education sections of application to show you have years of experience/education as required by hiring department or be disqualified.

Bachelor's degree required + Two (2) full-time years of experience in information technology with experience in software and infrastructure test execution, documenting test cases, test plans, and requirements gathering.
~OR~
Associate's degree required + Four (4) full-time years of experience in information technology with experience in software and infrastructure test execution, documenting test cases, test plans, and requirements gathering.
~OR~
High School Diploma or GED required + Six (6) full-time years of experience in information technology with experience in software and infrastructure test execution, documenting test cases, test plans, and requirements gathering.

Relevant training and/or experience with project methodology, fundamentals of testing, and Agile testing strategies is required.

International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certification considered a plus.

Knowledge of developing audit plans, preparing findings reports, and ISO 9001 or ISO 31000 knowledge a plus.

Must have core understanding of requirements and ability to analyze software and infrastructure applications, test and document changes, and work in collaboration with other quality assurance analysts in a team environment.

Must have core knowledge of System Development Life Cycle and project methodologies that include the Waterfall, Agile, and other approaches. Must be able to multi-task and work independently on small to medium assignments of moderate complexity using independent discretion and judgment as well as transition quickly between projects/issues with minimal supervision.

Must possess core level knowledge and skills in project documentation and test validation deliverables that include project plans, test plans and test summary reports.

Must have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to easily and effectively, interact with technical, non-technical, support, and business staff at all levels.

Ability to consistently meet deadlines

Must be able to work and communicate effectively with both team members and customers.

Ability to understand the concepts, best practices, and execution of business analysis and project management principles.

Must have the ability to verify that the product meets the requirements.

Position requires the ability to follow standards and system development methodology.

Must be able to display a courteous and professional demeanor.

If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at new hire processing

Tarrant County will conduct background checks on new hires that will include a criminal background check related to convictions and deferred adjudications since the age of seventeen (17) and may include credit reports, motor vehicle records, employment records, and educational attainment. A conviction or deferred adjudication is not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered individually. Incumbent must hold a valid Driver's License or State Issued ID card.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to bend, carry, hear, keyboard, lift below the waist, lift between waist and shoulder, lift to the side/twist, pull, push, reach, reach overhead, perform repetitive tasks, see color, see near, sit, squat, stand, stoop, talk, twist, use his/her hands, walk, work alone and with others, and work overtime.