Analyst 4, IT Applications Testing

Company Description

At Western Digital, our vision is to power global innovation and push the boundaries of technology to make what you thought was once impossible, possible.

At our core, Western Digital is a company of problem solvers. People achieve extraordinary things given the right technology. For decades, we’ve been doing just that. Our technology helped people put a man on the moon.

We are a key partner to some of the largest and highest growth organizations in the world. From energizing the most competitive gaming platforms, to enabling systems to make cities safer and cars smarter and more connected, to powering the data centers behind many of the world’s biggest companies and public cloud, Western Digital is fuelling a brighter, smarter future.

Binge-watch any shows, use social media or shop online lately? You’ll find Western Digital supporting the storage infrastructure behind many of these platforms. And, that flash memory card that captures and preserves your most precious moments? That’s us, too.

We offer an expansive portfolio of technologies, storage devices and platforms for business and consumers alike. Our data-centric solutions are comprised of the Western Digital®, G-Technology™, SanDisk® and WD® brands.

Today’s exceptional challenges require your unique skills. It’s You & Western Digital. Together, we’re the next BIG thing in data.

Job Description

QA Analyst will be responsible for creating, automating, and executing functional/regression test cases, test plans and SDLC processes, in support of new development and/or changes to the organization’s business software applications, data resources, and enterprise IT infrastructure.

• Work with business partners and development teams to gain in-depth understanding of enterprise business systems and convert complex business requirements into detailed, functional test cases. 
• Self–motivated and self-driven, continuously learning, and capable of working both independently and collaboratively. 
• Tool management – Manage versioning at enterprise level, manage scheduling and monitoring of deployed automations, take ownership of maximizing value from automation.
• Coordinate and participate in structured peer reviews and walkthroughs
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans;
• Anticipate, identify, track, and resolve technical issues and risks affecting delivery.
• Assist Development / Support teams with technical expertise to resolve issues.
• Create and maintain reusable test data for automation scripts
• Comply with and enforce approved QA and SDLC processes.
• Analyze and report test results and technical findings, provide recommendations, and issue detailed reports during test cycles.
• Support testing of application and environmental upgrades
• Responsible for the overall testing cycles 
• Zeal to be domain expert and learn new technologies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / IT (or) Equivalent.

Skills

• 10+ Years Strong Experience in Automation Testing required (TOSCA is a plus). 
• Certified in TOSCA (AS1, AS2, TDS1, TDS2, AE1)
• Excellent understanding of QA and testing methodologies, best practices
• Experience with test data management techniques
• Experience with Agile development methodology.
• Experience with Databases (SQL ) often preferred.
• Excellent problem solving/analytical skills and complex troubleshooting methods.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently, and able to take initiative without always being directed.
• Outstanding verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Additional qualifications :
  • Good Knowledge in Tosca Query Language, Custom controls.
  • Good Knowledge on TOSCA Best practices - Redundancy, Reusability and Maintainability
  • Good knowledge in Tosca Automation framework TBOX / Tbox modules, TCD, Self Healing

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.