Senior Quality Assurance Analyst

Company: Alliance Data
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: November 22, 2021

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Job Summary

The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst role is responsible for catching any major problems that may arise from system enhancements that would reduce the quality of the product before it goes to launch. The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst is expected to engage with the project team throughout the project life cycle to ensure that quality is being achieved with the system and/or client enhancements. Throughout their testing they will report on progress and defects to the project team. The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst may work directly with Alliance Data's external client partners to onboard new clients or enhance capabilities with existing clients.

The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst is expected to act as a subject matter expert in our systems and QA practice. The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst will work autonomously on large, complex projects and may mentor other Quality Assurance Analysts.

Association Processing Team - The need for this position is for experience understanding Cobrand, specifically MasterCard and Visa interfaces into our systems.
Job Description
Essential Job FunctionsTest Strategy Planning - Utilizing analytical skills, will be responsible for the creation of test strategies, test plans and test scripts based on the business and functional requirements for the project and the review of these documents with systems analysts, developers, and/or vendors. Responsible for the creation of a first events validation plan which includes production validation, backout mitigation plan, and post-install support. Act as liaison to developers, vendors, and other areas of the business to ensure project requirements are satisfied. Will work in using Agile Methodology, Waterfall Methodology, or some hybrid form of the methodology.Test Execution - Demonstrating an aptitude for detail and accuracy and technical knowledge, execute test scripts and report defects using JIRA. Utilizing knowledge of database structure, create and execute SQL queries to identify test accounts and verify application behavior is working as expected. May update configuration settings. Utilize problem solving and communication skills to work with development teams and/or vendors to resolve and retest identified defects. Report on testing progress to testing lead or project manager. Execute first events validation and provide knowledge transfer documentation to the production support team. Update project reporting documentation and attend team meetings.Test Reporting - Utilizing defect management and organization skills, provide progress and metrics on test execution and defects to project team.Business Communications - Demonstrate foundational knowledge of credit card operations, banking, financial, loyalty rewards, and credit card regulatory while working with various areas of the business. Will demonstrate leadership by driving the testing of projects and collaborate with stakeholders in understanding the testing needs and reporting on testing results.Minimum Qualifications:-Five or more years of experience with quality assurancePreferred Experience:-Bachelor's Degree-Experience in the financial industry with specific project experience related to credit card capabilities.-FISERV Processing knowledge a plus.-Mastercard, VISA and/or AMEX experience a plus.Location:This position is currently available for work at home to candidates that reside in the following states: Idaho, Kansas, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah or who reside in neighboring states and within 60 miles of Chadds Ford, PA or Lenexa, KS.

About Alliance Data Card Services

Alliance Data Card Services provides market-leading private label, co-brand, general purpose and commercial credit card programs, digital payments and Comenity-branded financial services. Using the industry's most comprehensive and predictive data set, advanced analytics, and broad-reaching capabilities, Alliance Data Card Services has been helping partners increase sales and provide greater value to their customers for more than 30 years. Follow Alliance Data Card Services on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.

About Bread(R)

A division of Alliance Data, Bread is a leading digital payments company that works with merchants and partners to personalize payment options for their customers. Through its full-funnel recommendation engine, Bread empowers merchants to sell more, improve conversion and lift average-order-value. Follow Bread on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

Alliance Data Card Services and Bread are a proud part of the Alliance Data enterprise, an S&P MidCap 400 company that consists of businesses that together employ approximately 8,000 associates worldwide.

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  Alliance Data offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).
  
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  All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of credit and background checks.
  
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  Alliance Data is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  
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  Alliance Data will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process.
  
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  Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for Alliance Data.
  
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  Alliance Data participates in E-Verify.
  
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  Alliance Data will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal and credit histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
  
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  Alliance Data complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and all applicable state/local laws. Applicants with disabilities may contact Alliance Data to request an arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the Recruiting Team at (see application details).
  Job Family:Information Technology Job Type: Regular

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