Quality Assurance Analyst (Remote Eligible)

Position Description:

Mathematica applies expertise at the intersection of data, methods, policy, and practice to improve well-being around the world. We collaborate closely with public- and private-sector partners to translate big questions into deep insights that improve programs, refine strategies, and enhance understanding using data science and analytics. Our work yields actionable information to guide decisions in wide-ranging policy areas, from health, education, early childhood, and family support to nutrition, employment, disability, and international development. Mathematica offers our employees competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits package, as well as the advantages of being 100 percent employee owned. As an employee stock owner, you will experience financial benefits of ESOP holdings that have increased in tandem with the company’s growth and financial strength. You will also be part of an independent, employee-owned firm that is able to define and further our mission, enhance our quality and accountability, and steadily grow our financial strength. Read more about our benefits here: https://www.mathematica.org/career-opportunities/benefits-at-a-glance

We are seeking an energetic and highly motivated person to join our team as a Quality Assurance Analystwhere you will play a key role on client projects by using business and technical requirements to develop test plans and perform testing procedures. You will collaborate with both technical and non-technical staff to deliver high quality software and systems. As part of the Health Analytic Systems and Technology (AST) department, this position requires a high degree of technical aptitude related to systems and software development and a willingness to develop business and technical knowledge to meet project demands.

Our ideal candidate thrives working in collaborative team environments; is comfortable interacting with staff who have varying degrees of technical knowledge; has strong problem-solving skills with a drive to understand how things work; and isn’t afraid to ask questions. As a Quality Assurance Analyst, teams will rely on your expertise and aptitude to devise testing approaches (manual and/or automated) that effectively root out issues in data platforms with emphasis on data quality and accuracy, ETL pipelines and client-facing visualization artifacts (e.g., reports, dashboards).

Responsibilities:

• Review requirements, identify test scenarios and write test cases for data validation across all facets of data platforms
• Execute test cases (manual or automated), analyze and present results for data validation across all facets of data platforms
• Report defects and coordinate with the development team for defect resolution and retesting
• Write technical documentation, including test strategy/test plans and requirements traceability matrices (RTMs)
• Evaluate product code and resultant output according to specifications.
• Understand and provide constructive feedback on business, security, and technical requirements from the testing and test automation perspective
• Analyze bugs and errors for continuous quality improvement
• Present and report bugs and defects using tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence) to technical and non-technical team members
• Prepare regular reporting on progress and testing statistics
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the systems development lifecycle

Position Requirements:

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems, or similar degree, or equivalent experience and skills
• 3+ years of experience as a QA engineer or tester
• Experience with end–to-end testing framework and processes for enterprise data platforms including BI platforms
• Experience with SQL and relational databases like MySQL, SQL Server, etc.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, .NET
• Experience using Agile and iterative development methodologies
• Knowledge of the systems development life cycle (SDLC) including coding standards and reviews, version control, and testing
• Familiar with automation frameworks and tools for test automation

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of $70,000- $90,000. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on company and individual performance.

STAFFING AGENCIES AND THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS: Mathematica is not accepting candidates for this role or any technical role from staffing agencies or third party recruiters. Please do not contact technical or senior staff at Mathematica or share unsolicited resumes. All agency inquiries go through the talent acquisition team and will be routed accordingly.

Although Mathematica does not require vaccination from COVID-19 as a condition of employment, various projects or agencies may require documentation of vaccination (or an approved exception/accommodation).

Available Locations: Remote; Washington, DC; Princeton, NJ

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