Senior business analyst Jobs in Glendale, AZ

DescriptionPosition Overview : As a SaaS Software Tester for our Utility CIS suite of systems, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of our software products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, vendor developers, product managers, and other stakeholders, to deliver a seamless user experience. Your expertise will help us maintain the highest standards of quality in our software solutions.Key Responsibilities : Test Planning and Design : Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for our Utility CIS system and other SaaS applications, covering functional, regression, performance, API and integration testing.Automated Testing : Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks and scripts to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.Defect Management : Identify, document, and track software defects in Vendor Jira system, and collaborate to facilitate timely resolution.User Acceptance Testing (UAT) : Coordinate and assist with UAT efforts where required, ensuring end-user requirements are met.Documentation : Create and maintain detailed documentation, including test plans, test cases, testing reports and application workflows. Create and maintain a searchable repository for testing documentation in SharePoint.Collaboration : Work closely with product management and development teams to understand requirements and provide feedback on system design and functionality.Continuous Improvement : Contribute to the continuous improvement of QA processes, methodologies, and tools. Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in software testing.Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.3+ years of experience in software testing, preferably in SaaS applications or utility CIS systems.Relevant testing certifications such as ISTQB, CSTE, or equivalent are a plus. Strong understanding of software test Life cycle with testing methodologies, tools, and processes.Experience with test management and bug tracking tools like Atlassian Jira or Azure VSO.Excellent analytical, problem-solving skills and communication skills.Ability to analyze performance metrics and identify bottlenecks.Knowledge of utility industry processes and regulations is a plus.Additional InformationThis job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties at any time. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were written out in this job description.