Junior Software Quality Assurance Analyst Job at Sherwin-Williams
Description
Here, we believe there’s not one path to success, we believe in careers that grow with you. Whoever you are or wherever you come from in the world, there’s a place for you at Sherwin Williams. We provide you with the opportunity to explore your curiosity and drive us forward. We’ll give you the space to share your strengths and we want you to show us what you can do. You can innovate, grow and discover in a place where you can thrive and Let Your Colors Show! Sherwin-Williams values the unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.
In conjunction with team members, the Junior Software Quality Assurance Analyst will develop and implement quality assurance standards and measures within the organization. This role is responsible for writing test plans, creating and executing both functional tests and understanding automated tests, tracking defects and fixes, and reporting the progress of each. The Analyst will apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate IT processes through careful testing in order to maximize the benefit of business investments in IT initiatives.
Essential Functions
- Promote, foster, and pro-actively implement the use of Quality Assurance best practices and standards in direct support of increased profitability and financial growth of the Sherwin-Williams Company on a daily basis.
- Assist with the creation and development of best practices for the use of our automated testing tools, including Selenium Webdriver and Java.
- Partner with team to create efficient test scripts using HP ALM and/or Jira.
Acquisition & Deployment
- Assist with the development and execution of selenium scripts that support UI Validations.
- Support the requests of PCG customers for the creation of test scripts and automated testing.
- Assist with installing and training personnel on software testing tools.
- Partner with the team to support the QA effort on projects which includes, but is not limited to creating test plans, writing test cases, creating data load scripts, effectively communicating statuses, coordinating meetings, creating effective reports, and performing functional, usability utilizing the HP ALM and Jira Testing Tools
- Support test automation by gathering requirements from the business or project teams to identify key business processes.
- Analyze requirements, write test scripts, execute test sets, and track defects within HP Application Lifecycle Management or equivalent tool.
- Implement efficiencies in manual script execution and the test automation process through the adaptation and use of best practices and standards.
- Coordinate and participate in meetings and documentation as required throughout the testing process.
- Work with and effectively communicate with QA team members, project managers, developers, and customers in both technical and non-technical terms.
Incidental Functions
- Assist with projects as may be required to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the work.
- Assist with research into new technologies, including tools, components, and frameworks.
- Install software products for end-users as required.
- Some travel may be required.
- Work outside the standard office 7.5-hour workday may be required.
Position Requirements
Formal Education & Certification
Associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
- 0-1 year of IT experience.
- 0-1 year of work experience in the area of Software Quality Assurance.
- Experience working with HP Quality Center or Jira or Application Lifecycle Management or equivalent testing tool(s) preferred
- Experience applying testing skills: Test plan and test case formulation, report creation, defect tracking, business requirement/system specification analysis preferred
- Experience in developing Automation scripts using Java or any other programming language, preferred
- Experience with Jenkins, continuous integration, and data-driven framework preferred.
- Exposure to SQL preferred.
- Exposure to version control or continuous integration systems preferred.
- Competent in written and oral communications.
- Responsive and alert to new learning and research concepts, ideas, and technologies.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Motivated and competent to contribute time and effort to work assigned.
- Attentive to detail with a focus on accurate results.
- Participate in meetings and follow up with resulting action items as needed.
- Basic analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to learn new tools and technologies.
- Ability to organize and prioritize and assist in the execution of tasks in a high-pressure environment as requested.
- Ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
- Strong commitment to inclusion and diversity.
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future.
Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.
As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.
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