At ALSAC you do more than make a living; you make a difference.
We like people who are different…because we’re different, too. As one of the world’s most iconic and respected nonprofits, we know what it’s like to stand out. That’s why we’re looking at you. Your background, perspective, and desire to make an impact set you apart. As we work to help St. Jude cure childhood cancer, we're calling on the game-changers, innovators and visionaries to join our family. Not just for the kids of St. Jude, but also for you. Because at ALSAC, we develop and celebrate our employees. So, bring your whole, authentic self and become part of our shared mission: Finding cures. Saving children.®
Job Description
Works with Product Owners, Development teams, Architects, Business Analysts, and System Analysts, Software Engineers to plan, execute the day-to-day quality assurance and testing activities that ensure that ALSAC products meet the quality expected. Responsible for analyzing written requirements, development team's analysis, and architecture and design artifacts to plan and execute the necessary testing efforts for assigned projects. Mentors and provides on-the-job training to junior QA staff members of quality assurance and testing processes/procedures. Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of the industries’ best practices in Quality Assurance, Validation and Testing, and Test Automation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Provides QA technical leadership for the team to help ensure that QA processes are followed, and software quality goals are achieved.
2. Participates in the design and Implementation of test automation frameworks.
3. Drives QA focus and standards as related to Functional and Regression testing.
4. Analyzes business and technical requirements to create test plans.
5. Creates and executes automated and manual test scripts as related to Functional and Regression testing, Mobile Device testing, and Cross Browser testing for a range of client, server, and cloud applications.
6. Identifies opportunities for test automation, analyzes tests runs, documents results, and troubleshoots test failures.
7. Analyze test data and document in test reports, perform technical root-cause analysis of failed test automations and communicates to team.
8. Assists in creating quality metrics, and tracks to drive change to processes through the use of data.
- Proficient in a range of leading industry test automation and test management tools, preferably selenium.
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of QA processes within the software development lifecycle, and a fundamental understanding of Agile methodologies.
- Applies knowledge into daily Quality Assurance efforts while maintaining a sufficient functional knowledge of ALSAC/St Jude’s internet and intranet applications, third-party software solutions and proprietary developments.
- Industry certifications (CSQA, CMSQ, ISTQB Fundamental, etc.) are preferred.
- Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skill and critical thinking abilities, as well as strong research and analytical skills.
- Must have good time management skills and be self-motivated and willing to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must have capacity to learn new technologies; understand complex verbal or written instructions; possesses the ability to work effectively; must be well organized and able to work in a team environment.
- Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Quality Assurance/Control, Business or related field with 3 - 5 years of experience.
Benefits & PerksThe following Benefits & Perks apply to Full-Time Roles Only.We’re dedicated to ensuring children and their families have every opportunity to enjoy life’s special moments. We’re also committed to giving our staff excellent benefits so they can do the same.
- Core Medical Coverage: (low cost low deductible Medical, Dental, and Vison Insurance plans)
- 401K Retirement Plan with 7% Employer Contribution
- Exceptional Paid Time Off
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
- Infertility Treatment Program
- Adoption Assistance
- Education Assistance
- Enterprise Learning and Development
- And more
ALSAC is an equal employment opportunity employer.
ALSAC does not discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected status.
No Search Firms:
ALSAC does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All resumes submitted by search firms to any ALSAC employee or ALSAC representative via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without being contacted and approved by our Employee Experience team and without a valid written search agreement in place will result in no fee being paid if a referred candidate is hired by ALSAC.
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What We Do
ALSAC is the largest healthcare-related charity in the United States. Founded in 1957 by Danny Thomas, our sole mission is to raise the funds and awareness needed to operate and maintain St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®. While our headquarters can be found in Memphis, Tennessee, we have additional offices in more than 30 locations across the country and in Puerto Rico with positions in fundraising, marketing, digital, information technology, legal, finance and many other disciplines all supporting our lifesaving mission - Finding cures. Saving children. ®
At ALSAC, we believe in hiring the best and brightest from around the globe, and in 2020 we were named #1 on Fast Company's 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators. With a concerted focus on diversity and inclusion, we value and respect the contributions of all of our employees. Our work environment encourages everyone to be their authentic selves as we strive together towards a day when “no child dies in the dawn of life.”
As we look to the future, we understand that we must be relentlessly innovative. Our work helps fuel the groundbreaking research and treatment at St. Jude and ensures that families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.
View our career opportunities at https://www.stjude.org/jobs/alsac.html and follow ALSAC across social media using @stjude.
To learn more about the research hospital, follow St. Jude Children's Research Hospital on LinkedIn. For specific career opportunities available through the hospital, visit www.stjude.org/JoinOurMission.
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