Analytics QA Tester (Remote)

LOCATION: Remote – This is a home based, virtual position that operates Monday – Friday from 8:30am-5:00pm (EST). Vaya Health welcomes applications from NC, SC, GA, TN, VA, MD, and FL. GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB The Analytics QA Tester works independently, as well as with developers and business analysts, to test complex software and Business Intelligence solutions. Develop test plans, participate in peer reviews of software solutions (including code reviews), and assist end-users with user acceptance testing. Responsible for automated regression testing. Work closely with other software developers and analysts to understand what the product is meant to do, to identify issues in design and development, and to provide recommendations for improvements. Analyze and understand complex data sources in order to validate developed applications, Business Intelligence solutions, data warehouses, data visualizations, and extract, transform, and load (ETL) procedures. As a member of an agile development team this position will test new features for functionality and user experience. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Work with the Analytics Development Team to test applications and Business Intelligence products during the systems development life cycle (SDLC). • Assist end-users in performing user acceptance testing on developed solutions. • Responsible for designing and implementing test plans and test cases based on product specifications. • Perform post-implementation testing of developed solutions. • Document test plans, test cases, and test results. KNOWLEDGE OF JOB • Integrity and decision-making skills necessary to work with and protect confidential personal health information • Problem solver, with ability to debug complex processes and applications • Analytical and troubleshooting skills • Experience within an agile development process, creating and using automating acceptance tests, automated test framework, de-bugging tools and analyzing stack traces. • Microsoft Team Foundation Server for work item tracking and source code control is preferred • Experience testing web applications, including the ability to use and understand advanced features of web browsers • Experience testing end-user reports, ETL packages, and data visualizations including the ability to test Microsoft T-SQL procedures • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to articulate ideas clearly • Proven ability to meet development commitments and manage expectations • Desire for constant improvement • Ability to work independently and as a strong team player • Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment running multiple projects simultaneously • High level of computer literacy with spreadsheets, word processing and database software and business systems (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, VISIO and other graphic software). • Extensive development, architecture, and configuration skills in Microsoft SQL Server 2008, 2012, or 2014 including strong SQL development skills (preferably Microsoft T-SQL). • Extensive development, architecture, and configuration skills with the Microsoft .NET framework including development of applications using C# or VB.NET. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline required and 5 years of experience testing highly complex software applications crossing multiple platforms and diverse technologies. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparation and analysis of documents; viewing a computer terminal; and extensive reading. • Physical activity in this position includes crouching, reaching, walking, talking, hearing and repetitive motion of hands, wrists and fingers. • Sedentary work with lifting requirements up to 10 pounds, sitting for extended periods of time. • Mental concentration is required in all aspects of work. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: The person in this position must live in NC, SC, GA, TN, VA, MD, or FL. SALARY: Depending on qualifications & experience of candidate. This position is exempt and is not eligible for overtime compensation. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Open until filled. APPLY: Vaya Health accepts online applications in our Career Center, please visit Vaya Health is an equal opportunity employer. Apply tot his job