*We are unable to sponsor for this permanent Full time role*

*Position is bonus eligible*

Prestigious Financial Company is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Data Analyst. Candidate will focus on the design, development, and monitoring of key performance indicators and metrics that reflect product quality, test efficiency and process improvement. The ideal candidate will bridge QA and data analytics to ensure that quality goals are measured, visible and continuously improved. The role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze data trends and ensure high data quality across platforms. Insights will drive product reliability and help inform business decisions. Establish software quality control/standards, that support compliance with governance policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Analyze the business and functional requirements, understand the expectation from end user, review with Business Analysts/SMEs/UX Analysts and design test scenarios.

Analyze large data sets to validate data quality and consistency

Use statistical and analytical techniques to assess QA metrics and KPIs

Define, implement, and maintain KPIs and quality metrics that measure test execution, defect trends, release readiness and process efficiency.

Enhance and enforce software quality standards, processes & procedures.

Ensures all the project agreed deliverables are completed to the required level of quality.

Validate that processes follow the defined SDLC and Agile methodology.

Ensure Compliance with the implemented standards that all testing and quality assurance processes comply with required level of quality, industry standards and regulations.

Be the advocate for testability, traceability, drive best test engineering practices and defect prevention.

Conducts internal testing and monitor exceptions.

Complete assigned Quality Control reviews with a focus on verifying controls and risk reduction by defining and executing assessment/testing strategies.

Manage stakeholders and other business/function QC participation as part of assigned reviews.

Assist with the presentation of themes, templates, trends, and training.

Facilitate process improvement initiatives using tools like Lean Six Sigma.

Monitor quality metrics and dashboards.

Suggest improvements to QA processes, tools and standards.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

[Required] Understanding of all phases of the software Lifecyle development, including requirements, change control management, test planning management, quality control process and methodologies.

[Required] 5-7 years of experience in QA, data analysis or quality engineering roles.

[Required] Strong communication skills, written and oral, sound judgement and time management skills, ability to collaborate effectively with internal clients, management, and staff.

[Required] Highly motivated self-starter with creative critical thinking skills and analytical abilities.

[Required] Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced Agile environment.

[Required] Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

[Required] SQL query writing and Python is nice to have.

[Required] Working Knowledge of testing tools SpiraTest, Jmeter, Selenium, Zephyr

[Required] Competent in Atlassian products Jira Software, Confluence

[Required] Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, and Project.

Bachelors degree and/or masters degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

[Required] 5+ years of experience relevant to Quality Control/Testing experience.

Audit experience is a plus.

Certificates or Licenses: Six Sigma, ITIL, ISTBQ or COBIT certification is a plus