Quality Analyst II (Schenectady, New York)

Department: Network Operations Center (NOC)

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Schenectady, New York - NOC

Reporting To: VP of Operations

Compensation: $55,000 - $60,000 / year

Description

What Will You Be Doing?

• Use independent judgment designing, modifying, and executing test scripts for comprehensive coverage.
• Identify and document defects.
• Support the organization with initial compliance and ongoing preparation, testing, and monitoring of conformance to established quality assurance processes and standards for production.
• Build and maintain a strong working knowledge of regulatory compliance standards.
• Recommends improvements in testing methodologies, strategies, and processes.
• Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams in identifying risk, evaluating deficiencies, and creating solutions.
• Mentor and provide training, guidance, and oversight to junior analysts, as needed.
• Customarily and regularly influences software design.
• Drive test plan and participate in design reviews.

Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise for the job:

• 1-2 years of experience in testing (gaming, casino operations, mobile, or digital experience preferred).
• Proficient knowledge of quality metrics, KPIs, and auditing processes.
• Ability to identify and report defects via black-box testing methodology with advanced-level root cause analysis.
• Advanced level of risk identification as it relates to testing software and risk mitigation/elimination strategy creation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to create test plans for complex software features. 
• Proficient understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle. 
•  Proficient understanding of PC components or product-related hardware components. 
• Ability to build an end-to-end test plan for review, ensuring the highest level of quality. 
• Solid knowledge of bug tracking, source code control, and code debuggers. 

• Proficiency with C++, Java, or equivalent object-oriented language.
• Proficiency with JIRA and XRAY
• Working knowledge of reading T-SQL

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more!
• Retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Discretionary Time Off (DTO) - No more “banking hours” to take a day off and the perfect way to prevent burnout and improve productivity.