Analyst Sr, IT Quality Assur

Southern Company

Description

The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst leads the overall testing team - providing leadership, oversight, direction, test case reviews, to the other QA engineers on an Agile Release Train (ART) in the marketing portfolio, ensuring Features and Stories meet acceptance criteria and SAFe built-in quality standards. This role will focus on testing automation as a Tricentis Tosca subject matter expert (both AS1 & AS2 certifications are required for this role). Additional responsibilities include maintaining testing evidence for each test as proof of validation, evaluating testing effectiveness, and providing improvement feedback for testing processes. Candidates must reside within commuting distance of the designated office in Atlanta or Birmingham and be willing to be present at the office Monday-Thursday. The candidate may telecommute on Fridays.

Responsibilities

* Provide leadership, oversight, direction, and test case reviews to other QA engineers on an Agile Release Train

* Define and execute test strategies aligned to Stories and Features

* Support backlog refinement with testable acceptance criteria

* Participate in PI Planning, System Demos, and Inspect & Adapt

* Own defect tracking, validation evidence, and release readiness

* Subject Matter Expert for testing automation within the team

* Provide input on resourcing to reduce bottlenecks

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree preferred; 5+ years QA experience; Tricentis Tosca AS1 & AS2 certification required

Knowledge/Skills/Attributes

* Candidate must possess current Tricentis Tosca Fundamentals Automating web application testing (AS1 - Formerly called Automation Specialist Level 1) & Tricentis Tosca Fundamentals Optimizing test automation with centralized test data (AS2 - Formerly called Automation Specialist Level 2) certifications

* Strong analysis skills with ability to identify and document test plans, defects, and results

* Meticulous attention to detail

* Excellent root cause analysis skills & problem-solving skills

* Acts with initiative, speed, and decisiveness

* Effectively organizes tasks, manages multiple priorities/details, and meets tight deadlines

* Learns quickly

* Strong oral and written communication skills

* Builds productive relationships with a focus on cooperation & teamwork

* Communicate effectively and timely with customers, management, and team members

* Display ability to work independently of direct supervision

* Understanding of SDLC and Agile processes

* Build effective relationships with peers, management, and customers

* Be a student of the business, taking care to understand the challenges & goals of our company

* Exhibit Our Values

Southern Company Values

* Safety - We put safety first in everything we do

* Integrity - We act ethically and do the right thing

* Respect - We treat others with dignity and respect

* Excellence - We strive for high performance and continuous improvement

* Inclusion - We value different perspectives and work together as One Southern Company