Quality Assurance Analyst

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst to be responsible for the development and execution of performance/load testing of web-based applications. Need experience with database testing, experience using mainframe applications, experience with Web UI testing, experience with Manual testing, and experience with Webservices testing Responsible for the design, pilot, & implementation of the software quality assurance review processes Will work with Application Teams during pre & post assessment periods. Reports to the QA Team Lead Analyze user requirements for load/performance testing including appropriate test scenarios Collaborate with application teams on setting up users, data, etc.--Record and/or script the load test scenarios using Load Runner/Quality Center Collect load results from support teams to summarize and document findings as well as suggest recommendations Perform server administration for Quality Center and Load Runner products. Upgrade Quality Center and/or Load Runner server software including the migration of project data Understand and implement test plans Implement QTP scripts from defined test plans Identify and document system defects Review projects required work products to ensure compliance with approved tailored procedures and standards Review and check projects software development activities and the associated internal tasks required as employed by the project and specified in the project plan Compare actual project procedures to the specified standards, procedures, and, if required, specific 3rd party contractual requirements Perform detailed reviews of interim and final tasks as appropriate Ensure process improvement opportunities are reviewed by appropriate contact to identify training needs of the organization Perform or manage the required software quality phase end reviews of work product and process for each software project and produce the required software quality reports, as specified in the project's software quality plan Develop, and manage short and long-term plans and schedules for organization wide software quality needs. Balance workload with teams capacity by managing the teams activities according to schedule and budgets Coordinate and procure the required skills and techniques required Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager