Software QA Analyst II- Connectivity

Software QA Analyst II- Connectivity

Company Generac Power Systems

Name Software QA Analyst II- Connectivity

Req # 64633

Employment Type Full Time

Shift 1st

A career at Generac means stepping into a company that leads technological advances. For more than five decades, Generac has designed and manufactured diesel, natural gas, and bi-fuel generators, but we've evolved into so much more. As we continue to grow in both size and technological advances, we consistently push past norms to pave a way towards the future. We are not simply satisfied with what is working now. Instead, we challenge ourselves to revolutionize and optimize the industry while bringing out the best in our people.

As a QA Analyst II, you will be a critical member of our team developing iPhone, Android and web apps that enable IoT devices. This isn't an average position where you might be restricted to one small piece of an application, but the opportunity to test and validate high performing software as part of a commercial product.

As part of a closely knit and collaborative product team, you will be working with Product Managers, Business Analysts, UX/UI Designers, and Testers to deliver engaging IoT-based solutions for Generac customers. You'll need to be well versed in mobile and web apps, API's, cloud infrastructure, SQL and NoSQL databases and modern testing approaches and tools. Working closely with the technical team you will be responsible for executing test cases, developing test cases, and completing product testing under the direction of a senior level tester.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and execute test plans. Record and document the results of the testing and provide insight into the variances between the planned results versus actual results to the software development team as appropriate.

• Execute and monitor automated tests.

• Run Suite of regression tests to help support system releases.

• Help troubleshoot production issues.

• Operates and maintains test accounts.

• Participate in backlog grooming and agile team meetings.

• Advance technical skills in testing tools and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Business, Arts program or two-year degree plus relevant industry experience.

• 2+ years of experience in commercial software development in one or more of the following roles: Testing Analyst, Systems Analyst or equivalent.

• 2+ years of experience creating and maintaining test plans.

• 2+ years of experience troubleshooting web and mobile applications to identify field issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience testing IoT based hardware and solutions.

• Prior experience with SQL and/or NoSQL databases to setup test data.

• Prior experience defining automated testing requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient understanding of testing activities and testing processes.

• Able to work as part of a large implementation team that executes in an agile fashion.

• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.

• Strong attention to detail, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent time management skills, able to meet deadlines, manage time effectively.

• Takes a collaborative approach to testing/troubleshooting.

• Able to work collaboratively with other team members and take directions from others.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."