Test Analyst

Description:
The mandate of the Information Technology Department is to cost-effectively operate the Front Office, Back Office, Office Automation, computer systems and networks to ensure that staff's ability to service clients is maximized and also provide IT support and guidance to all user departments.

IT Development is responsible for all aspects of software project delivery including business analysis, technical design, software development, project management, vendor management and quality assurance.

The Test Analyst is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of system, user acceptance, and model office testing.

Essential Functions:
* Develop and maintain Test Plan strategy.
* Build and manage the overall test process, according to the QTC test methodology.
* Prepare, specify, and execute test case scenarios.
* Control and manage daily test activities.
* Provide internal quality assurance.
* Identify and report project risks.
* Report on progress of the test process.
* Ability to manage change during the test process.
* Evaluate overall test process.
* Verification testing in production to make sure the changes was properly installed (walk the floor to spear-head any issues that arise from releases).
* Administration of test control and statistics collection (i.e. problem reporting, defect tracking).

Qualifications:
* At least 2 years experience in Software Quality Assurance or Software Development Test Analysis.
* Knowledge of software development life cycle and processes for quality assurance guidelines.
* Knowledge of quality assurance methodologies.
* Knowledge of quality philosophies, principles, methods, tools and standards of software development and testing (software estimation techniques, risk assessment and management, configuration management and change control, software tracking constructs).
* Knowledge of Mercury tools such as TestDirector, WinRunner, QuickTest Professional and LoadRunner.
* Knowledge of Internet protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, DNS, FTP, etc.).
* Knowledge of XML-based technologies, and encryption programming (SSL, etc.).
* Knowledge of Windows and UNIX environments including AIX and / or HP-UX and Linux.
* Knowledge of object oriented programming, C and Java.
* Knowledge of the disciplines of Software Engineering with emphasis on testing.
* Experience testing Client/Server and Web software.
* Knowledge of Internet and enterprise software technologies including web and application servers.
* Efficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Project, Visio).

Education and/or Certifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
* B.S. Degree, Computer Science, MIS or related work experience.
* 2 years experience participating in complex test programs.

Technical skills and abilities:
* Strong interpersonal skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to manage conflicting interests and identify compromises.
* Ability to deliver results under pressure.
* Ability to travel as needed.

Working Conditions:
* Typically working in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office setting.
* Work week is typically 40 hours; however, longer hours may be necessary at times.
* Although most work will be conducted locally, travel to other sites may be required at times.

Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experience
ING DIRECT offers one of the best benefits plans around, providing medical and dental health coverage; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plans; fitness programs and a great deal on our Orange Mortgage.

Job Location: Wilmington, DE

Job Number: 000849

Company Profile:
Why join the ING DIRECT team? We're on a mission to lead Americans back to saving and are looking for people who share that passion to join our team. Our successful Orange Savings Account and Orange Mortgage have set the bar for how to simplify financial products to provide a better deal for consumers. If you are an energetic individual interested in helping build a different kind of bank, we look forward to hearing from you. To learn more about the world's largest direct bank, visit ingdirect.com.