Conexess Group has a current need for a programmer analyst with a QA background to join the our Charlotte, NC team.

As a Member of the team, this Programmer Analyst position performs a range of QA & software testing as well as providing support to internal staff as needed. Tasks include a progressive regression testing which uses defined industry tools that identify changes within SQL databases and errors within Microsoft .Net applications.

The position is also responsible for management and automation of nightly software builds from Microsoft TFS.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1+ years of experience with supporting a QA / Software testing environment
• 6 months of experience with HP UFT and ALM 
• Experience running automated regression
• Familiar with Financial Institutions

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with VB Script
• PowerShell scripting
• VMware ESXI
• Microsoft Windows Server Administration
• Software Testing certification
• Bachelor's degree within MIS
• Experience providing support during nights and weekends.

The Opportunity

Within the first few months, you Will Be Expected to:

• Learn the day-to-day tasks that include , but are not limited to
  • Database regression schedule
    • HP UFT & ALM
  • Database Compare
    • Redgate
• Provide support for internal staff when software encounters an error during database upgrade
• Installation of nightly builds in lab environment
• Provide Manual Builds out of TFS when necessary
• Adhere to stringent security, change/configuration management procedures and policies

Within the first six months, you Will Be Expected to:

• Expand on the existing regression tests to include new areas of the system
• Automate existing manual processes
• Properly estimate work efforts and technical challenges
• Work with technical design and engineering staff as needed

Within the first year, you Will Be Expected to:

• Document process and procedures
• Assist in the development of tools and procedures related to QA testing
• QA testing automation & documentation
• Integrate QA testing for all ancillary proprietary financial software systems
• As you learn the position, you will become more independent in developing business test cases by learning the business side of the financial industry

 Key Challenges /Success Factors 

• Adapting to the speed and scale of our production environment
• Coming up to speed with the wide range of tasks handled
• Immediate responsibilities in existing regression and database compare processes 
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• You will be a tremendous success with Conexess if you consistently demonstrate the following characteristics/attitude:  
  • You actually like to communicate with people in the interest of letting them know what’s going on. 
  • You like transparency and are upfront about things that go right and go wrong.
  • You think on your feet, have a strong sense of urgency and can quickly prioritize across a range of options.
  • You think about the big picture – the ability to understand how the whole system works is critical!
  • You are open-minded and like to share ideas in the interest of educating and being educated.
  • You’re willing to take on new responsibilities and follow-through on the ones you’ve already committed to. 
  • You measure and define success in terms that are “bigger” than you. 
  • You’re comfortable doing whatever it takes.