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The Sherwin-Williams Company Senior Manual Testing Analyst in Cleveland, Ohio
ABOUT THE ROLE: The Senior Manual Testing Analyst role is responsible for identifying, analyzing and reporting defects in software applications/products. The objective is to ensure that the software application/product behaves as intended, meets business requirements and is reliable for end-users. This role is critical in the software testing process by executing manual tests to ensure the desired behavior of software applications and products. The individual collaborates with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and develop a test plan that covers functionality, usability, performance, compatibility, security, and other aspects of software. The incumbent communicates results to relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and quality software releases. Ultimately, this role is to thoroughly test software applications/products manually before release to ensure compliance with the user's requirements and to identify any potential defects that could affect user experience or software efficiency. WHAT THE ROLE WILL DO: Analyze the software application/product specifications, requirements and user stories, and identify potential risks and areas for improvement Develop a test plan and test cases/scripts in alignment with acceptance criteria and application requirements Perform manual testing of functionality, usability, performance, compatibility, security and other aspects of software Develop and implement efficient defect tracking and reporting mechanisms, and provide feedback to senior testers on any issues or inefficiencies in the process Produce status reports and metrics related to the testing process Perform analysis related to enhancements to the application Review and maintain all project documentation in accordance with department procedures Work closely with developers, business analysts, project managers and other stakeholders to ensure timely and quality software releases Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices and emerging technologies Education Required Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field. In lieu of a degree, at least 12 years of experience in software testing Preferred Certifications in Quality Assurance Skills and Experience 5+ years of experience in manual testing of software applications/products Knowledge of software testing methodologies, processes, tools and techniques Knowledge of operating systems, databases, web technologies, APIs and scripting languages Experience in documenting test cases, tracking defects and reporting test results Experience in manual testing of web, desktop or mobile applications/products Ability to work independently and in a team environment Excellent communication, problem-solving and analytical skills Experience working in an Agile environment Technical Skills Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Methodology Project Management Methodology Test Management Tools Software Testing & Quality Assurance Methodologies & Tools Automated Testing Tools Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusion and Diversity Supportive Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract. VEVRAA Federal Contractor requesting priority referral of protected veterans.