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User Acceptance Testing Analyst
Summary
Title:User Acceptance Testing Analyst
ID:1197
Department:Information Technology
Location:N/A
Description
The User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Analyst systematically tests application functionality as part of the development and testing sprint cycles. The UAT Analyst represents the business, as such being the functional and technical analyst to quickly understand business and technical requirements in order to develop and execute appropriate tests scenarios and test cases.  The Analyst validates new functionality and ensures existing systems are not impacted, develops data sets to meet requirements of test cases, documents test scripts, results, and defects and assists in root cause analysis. Must be detail-oriented, able to communicate status of assigned tasks and manage priorities to meet deadlines and perform post production monitoring activities to ensure the deployment of system changes produce the designed results.


Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities
  • Responsible for testing for a range of software applications, including internally developed enterprise class systems to third-party off the shelf applications.
  • Develop, review and maintain test plans, test cases and test scripts from requirement documentation, technical specification documentation and/or business scenarios. 
  • Execute SQL queries to validate test cases.
  • Develop regression test scripts based on potential impact of new functionality or changes.
  • Execute tests, document test results, perform analysis on results and identify potential impacts.
  • Contribute to the establishment of standards and procedures for program design and testing through recommendations and reviews.
  • Participate in the research and evaluation of new/additional hardware and/or testing software.
  • Responsible for maintaining appropriate software lifecycle management and testing tools.
  • Provide management with reports on problem resolutions and test progress.
  • Partner with other IT staff in working through issues/defects and resolution.
  • Responsible for overall testing completion metrics & analysis, as well as status read-outs to upper management.
  • Ensuring testing is completed within established timeframes and that objectives conform to the user requirements.
  • Provide input to and shape UAT management process in alignment with industry best practices.
  • Effectively communicate issues and concerns to appropriate parties based on analysis and defects.
  • Develop user documentation for system changes that impact current processes.
  • Serve as an SME to other groups during design, testing and implementation phases.
  • Provide training/support to the lines of business for all applications.
 
Skills & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree, a relevant/related IT field or equivalent combination of education and work experience. 
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience with UAT specific planning and testing.
  • Demonstrated ability in testing high-volume transactions and reconciling accounting reports.
  • Mortgage information systems experience preferred.
  • Intermediate knowledge of SQL scripting and execution.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities and responsibilities in a dynamic environment.
  • Experience working with senior management, vendor partners, and external expert consultants.
  • Experience designing and formally documenting departmental processes and procedures.
  • Working knowledge/experience of UAT processes.
  • Ability to work under pressure, on multiple assignments, with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to conduct meetings, evaluate issues, provide solutions, and drive aggressive timelines.
  • Ability to support needs of UAT deadlines – off hour testing and weekends.
  • Good knowledge of software development lifecycle and defect resolution processes in particular.
  • Ability to multi-task and test different applications relating to a release.
  • Good time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Tools, especially PowerPoint, Word, Excel, MS Access preferred.
  • Ability to support and work in a diverse team environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and effectively.
  • Works ethically and with integrity supporting organizational goals and values.
  • Completes work in a timely manner and meets deadlines.
  • Meets productivity standards and achieves key outcomes.
  • Prior experience working in a work environment that may require fast-paced daily work output, occasional long hours, frequent tight deadlines and/or working with frequent interruptions.
  • Contributes to building a positive team spirit and treats others with respect.
  • Maintains confidentiality of information and uses information appropriately.
  • Fosters collaboration toward a common vision and shared goals.
 
 
 
National MI is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. We value and actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences reflecting the full diversity of the communities that we serve.  It is the policy of the National MI to comply with all applicable laws concerning the employment of persons with disabilities.
 
 
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