SoundExchange · 1 hour ago
Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $151K/yr
5+ years expSoundExchange is a premier music tech organization focused on building a fairer and creator-focused industry. They are seeking a Sr. Quality Assurance Analyst to join their growing QA team, responsible for ensuring the quality of their cloud-native software platform through testing and collaboration with engineering and product teams.
Audio Recording and ProductionMusic
Hiring Manager
Ashley J.
Responsibilities
Build a repository of manual and automated test cases and ensure the completeness of the repository for a given portfolio
Analyze requirements and provide feedback on completeness and testability. Be able to create test data based off requirements as needed. Peer review the test cases and test plans of other testers to ensure readiness for QA to begin
Provide accurate estimates for QA efforts including test case design/scripting, test execution, and defect correction
Develop test artifacts for integration, functional, end to end, acceptance, performance, smoke, and regression testing
Review test artifacts generated during test cycles to ensure that testing is complete and the initiative is ready for the next phase
Maintain an understanding of how the system currently functions and be able to communicate that behavior to technical and non-technical audiences
Mentor less experienced testers on testing best practices and system functionality
Execute test cases and report test results to the scrum teams and department leadership
Develop automated test scripts that can be run on a recurring basis
Assist with building and maintaining test environments and driving their best use
Qualification
Required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders
Proven ability to manage and contribute to multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrated experience developing, analyzing, and communicating test metrics, quality indicators, and status reporting to technical and non-technical audiences
Experience leading and mentoring QA testers, including task direction, review of work, and knowledge sharing
Experience working within Agile software development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or similar)
Hands-on experience with test management tools such as QMetry, TestRail, Zephyr, HP ALM, or equivalent platforms
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, with experience in data analysis and reporting
Extensive, hands-on experience with SQL and RESTful APIs, including data validation, query development, and API testing
Experience with a scripting language and/or test automation frameworks, preferably Selenium or equivalent tools
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into build and deployment workflows is preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5 – 10 years of QA experience
Experience in the music royalty processing and/or fintech industry is a huge plus
25% travel required
Preferred
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integrating automated tests into build and deployment workflows is preferred
Company
SoundExchange
SoundExchange collects and distributes digital performance royalties for sound recording.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Peter Karafotas
SVP Government Relations & Public Policy
Brad Prendergast
Assistant General Counsel, Licensing & Enforcement
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