Quality Assurance Analyst

Job Description

Quality Assurance Analyst:
On behalf of our Education client, Procom is searching for a Quality Assurance Analyst for a 9-month role. This position is a hybrid position with 3 days onsite at our client’s Edmonton office.

Quality Assurance Analyst - Job Description:
The Graduate Awards and Scholarships Project (GASP) aims to replace the legacy awards platform with Blackbaud Award Management (BBAM), enhancing graduate awards processes and services. The project involves system migration, integration, and data conversion to improve efficiency and decommission the legacy GSMS platform.

Quality Assurance Analyst - Responsibilities:
• Develop quality assurance strategies and test plans
• Work independently while taking direction
• Develop and maintain required documentation
• Mentor team members on testing and quality practices
• Provide technical advice and estimates to Project Manager
• Translate business requirements into testing requirements with the Business Analyst
• Communicate with all areas to ensure smooth processes
• Identify and address recurring quality issues
• Act as a liaison for Technical Leads or Program Managers

Quality Assurance Analyst - Mandatory Skills:
• Minimum 5+ years in a Test Lead role, preferably within a Higher Education environment
• Experience with Blackbaud Award Management or PeopleSoft
• Proven experience managing testing for batch-based integrations and complex data migrations
• Ability to obtain University of Alberta security clearance for access to PII
• Strong leadership ability in a hybrid, fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem-solving and teamwork skills

Quality Assurance Analyst – Nice-to-Have Skills:
• Familiarity with Student Financial Support processes
• Experience in a similar role within the education sector
• Knowledge of current industry trends
• Experience mentoring junior team members
• Ability to drive quality initiatives

Quality Assurance Analyst – Assignment Length:
This is a 9-month contract position.

Quality Assurance Analyst - Start Date:
ASAP.

Quality Assurance Analyst - Assignment Location:
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada