Quality Assurance Specialist Job Listing at Prudential in Newark, NJ

Insurance, Finance

The Capital Market Hedging organization of Prudential Annuities is looking for a Quality Assurance Specialist to assist a growing team to work on innovative and leading edge solutions. We are looking for a motivated team member that can evaluate and test new or modified applications/programs to verify the functions according to user requirements and conformity to established standards and guidelines.

The position is responsible for improving software quality by testing a wide variety of software components. The successful candidate must excel in a fast-paced, results-oriented team environment.  This position works closely with both the development team and the business team on a daily basis to find and report bugs, execute test cases, and improve the overall quality of software.
 
Teamwork and communication skills are an important element to any position within the Capital Market Hedging organization.  The work environment is team based and fast paced.  Candidate must have excellent communication skills and should be able to address any member of the organization.  The candidate must present a professional attitude and demeanor and be able to adapt to the changing daily work environment.
 
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
         Creation of Test Plans and Test Cases/Scripts
         Execute test plans and test cases
         Test new or modified processes, including documentation
         Document, report and track issues
         Assist developers in troubleshooting issues
         Document test results in compliance with the established standards and guidelines
         Provide weekly status reports
         Continually look for ways of improving the existing systems and processes

Primary Skills:

         Experience developing complex test plans and strategies under tight deadlines
         Experience with creation of Test Cases/Scripts
         Experience in defect management
         Experience in defining and tracking test metrics
         Working knowledge of best practices for feature testing, stress, system, regression and performance testing
         Prior experience of modern test methodologies in GUI and Interface Testing
         Collaborate constructively with developers to analyze test results, locate problems, identify root causes
         Experience working directly with developers and project managers
 
 
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:
         5+ years software testing and quality assurance
         Working experience with test automation tools preferred
         Must be able to efficiently and effectively diagnose and troubleshoot issues using a clear, logical, and systematic approach to problem solving.
         Have strong technical abilities and able to prioritize multiple competing tasks, and work with minimal direct supervision.
         Excellent verbal and written communication skills and exhibit a high degree of professionalism.
         Strong organization skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities while working under tight time constraints
         Self Motivated and Proactive
         Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with all levels
         Must be able to assist team members in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure project completion
         Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems or related experience and/or training in the field of Quality Assurance for standalone computer software applications