"Quality Assurance Analyst II"

Quality Assurance Analyst II

Company:
The University of Arizona

Job Location:
Tucson, 85724

Category:
Software Engineer/Programmer

Type:
Full-Time

Posting Number: req25177

Department: Campus IT Services

Location: To Be Determined

Address: USA

Position Highlights

The University of Arizona's Information Technology Services (UITS) invites you to apply for the role of Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst II (IT Quality Assurance Engineer II).

This position will be responsible for verifying our enterprise applications and providing guidance on process improvement initiatives using standard software testing methodologies within an Agile framework. Qualified candidates must be able to provide detailed reports to business and IT stakeholders and may design, develop, or modify SQL code or other computer programs, including-but not limited to-automated tests that address the University's needs and requirements. This position may assist in University-wide quality assurance testing initiatives. As a remote member of the Software QA team, an analyst must be able to work independently and collaborate with the rest of the team on active projects.

Candidates working anywhere in the U.S. may be considered for a remote assignment. If you are selected for this position and are employed to work remotely from outside of Arizona, your overtime exemption status will depend on the laws of the state where you perform your work. For employees working outside of Arizona, you may be hired as an hourly employee in accordance with state laws. A comparable hourly rate range would be $31.58 to $41.05. These changes would not affect the position duties as outlined.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Create and review test plans and execute testing efforts on assigned projects working closely with test team, stakeholders, developers, platform engineers, project managers and/or Scrum Masters. Identify and clearly document defects, supporting the full defect lifecycle.
• Analyze requirements, user stories and other input documents quickly to develop applicable manual and/or automated test cases. Work independently and within Agile project teams to provide guidance and recommendations to business stakeholders and management for risk remediation.
• Provide input to configuration management processes and ensure effective product release. Assist with troubleshooting/replication of production incidents, and identification of possible workarounds to resolve issues where needed.
• Gather and apply domain knowledge of the assigned area to ensure requirements are complete and testable. Communicate effectively with members of Software Development and other project related groups to ensure project objectives are met.
• May design, develop or modify SQL code or other computer programs including but not limited to automated tests that address the needs and requirements of the university.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of XML, SOAP, REST, web service technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL Server, .NET and Azure.
• Knowledge of AWS.
• Knowledge of test case management systems, issue/defect tracking systems and defect life cycle.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Working knowledge of various Software Development Life Cycle methodologies including Agile and iterative techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of various Software Development Life Cycle methodologies, including Agile and iterative techniques.
• 4+ years of work experience in software quality assurance or equivalent training and education.
• Experience in multi-platform testing.

FLSA: Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Information Technology

Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay: $65,687 - $85,393

Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade 9

Career Stream and Level PC2

Job Family Applications Development

Job Function Information Technology

Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Contact Information for Candidates
uits-jobs@arizona.edu

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

The application window is anticipated close on March 5th, 2026.