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Job Opening ID: 69312 Reports To: Manager, Educational Web Technologies Working Title: QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST Department: OIT/Student & Academic Srvcs Bargaining Unit: 99 FLSA: Non-Exempt Payroll Job Code: 006937 Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine Percent of Time: 100% Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F Employee Class: Career
Position Summary:
The UC Irvine Office of Information Technology (OIT) is responsible for supporting the IT needs of faculty, students, and staff. Our mission is to provide information technology leadership, services, and innovative solutions to promote the research, education, and community service goals of the University. Educational Web Technologies is a web application Scrum team committed to providing our user base with the highest quality secure applications and software. Consequently, we're looking for a dedicated, security-minded professional who likes to provide practical solutions.
Under the supervision of the Manager, Educational Web Technologies, the Quality Assurance Analyst applies QA concepts, OIT, and Education Web Technologies policies and procedures to test a variety of moderately complex software changes or enhancements on projects where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors. As a member of the Office of Information Technology (OIT) Educational Web Technologies (EWT) group, the QA Analyst works cross-functionally designing, developing, and building tests and implementing technical solutions with a focus on creating efficiency through technology. Understands the applications and their infrastructure to apply testing logic and data to support the team's needs for effective excellence. Focuses on manual testing, troubleshooting, and debugging all software applications, and works closely with the team within the full development life cycle. Leads the QA testing and becomes accountable for its accuracy. Total Compensation:
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.
Required:
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience in software quality assurance
- Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
- Working knowledge of software functions and analysis.
- Knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
- Understands compliance requirements for applicable industry or agency standards.
- Interpersonal skills in order to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
- Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner.
- Self-motivated, ability to learn quickly, meet deadlines, works independently and as part of a team and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge relating to the design, development and analysis of software.
- Working skills in software lifecycle management.
- Working skills in software testing.
- Ability to analyze and produce test cases from acceptance criteria and project notes.
- Ability to engage in Scrum meetings providing QA perspective to project stories and planning.
- Ability to perform full-regression and exploratory testing on applications of various complexities.
- Ability to try/iterate on new processes and methodologies as the team evolves.
- Working understanding of the design, development and analysis of software.
- Working skills associated with software design, modification, implementation and analysis.
- Working understanding of the use of automated testing tools, including skill to perform automated QA procedures.
- Working knowledge of other areas of IT.
- Knowledge of department processes and procedures.
- Working skills in understanding and implementing the release cycles.
- Must pass a background check.
- Position eligible for remote work with occasional on-campus requirements.
- Must reside in California.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu
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