Junior QA Engineer

Kraft Analytics Group (KAGR)

The Jr. QA engineer responsibilities include designing and implementing tests, debugging and defining corrective actions. You will also review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback
• Write test plans, scripts and scenarios for testing data feeds, integration (ETL) processes
• Validate functionality and data in front-end dashboards
• Create and enhance detailed, comprehensive and well structured test automation suites for regression testing, data model and ETL processes
• Ensure quality of product implementation based on specifications
• Own the test activities and planning for product development and implementation
• Manage defects in JIRA
• Work with engineering and implementation team to monitor and track metrics to ensure and improve quality of overall delivery.
• Participate in release processes
• Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies
• Special projects and assignments as business dictates

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in computer science or related field
• 1-4 Years of experience in QA methodologies
• 1+ years of experience in testing data platforms
• Strong knowledge of SQL
• Knowledge of programming languages such as R, Python and Ruby a plus
• Solid understanding of database design principles
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Hands on testing experience with integration of multiple data feeds using ETL tools
• Good understanding of QA in the delivery of a data warehouse platform
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with functional peers across all organizational functions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other computing equipment
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Fast paced office environment
• Ability to work nights and weekends as business dictates

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• NA

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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