Responsible for understanding project scope and working with the Business Analyst to ensure adherence to the objectives set for the project.

· Responsible for adhering to the project schedule by developing test cases and completing Quality Assurance Testing (QAT) in accordance with the schedule.

· Responsible for working with User Acceptance Test (UAT) testers and conducting UAT training sessions along with Business and Product Owners.

· Responsible for appropriate resolution of critical IT issues as it pertains to the QA role.

· Ensures all QA responsible SEM documents identified for the project are completed, reviewed, and approved in alignment with area processes.

· Participates in the requirement meetings and functional design document review meetings to understand the requirements.

· Works closely with Business Analyst and Business/Product Owner to clarify requirements.

· Prepares test data and ensures the QA environment is ready for test case execution, including interfaces.

· Responsible for defect management including identification of QAT defects and remediation tracking by maintaining the traceability to user story.

· Responsible for working with the Product Owner to set defect severity and assist with backlog prioritization throughout the project.

· Responsible for facilitating defect triage meetings as necessary.

· Works directly with Tech Leads and Developers to ensure understanding of defects are clear and understood.

· Works with UI/UX Designer to assist with adding defects and providing input for usability, as necessary.

· Works closely with QA Specialist on complex projects and on unique deliverables for the projects.

· Provides information and analysis for Go/No Go project decisions.

Experience and Skillset required:

• 3 to 5 years of manual testing experience.

• Experience working in both Waterfall and Agile project teams.

• Certification in Quality Assurance testing or 24 semester hours in IT coursework.

• Good verbal and written communication.

• Ability to analyze, identify problems and defects in software applications.

• Thorough understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)