OVERVIEW Quality Analysts are responsible for conducting a wide range of quality testing to ensure software meets or exceeds standards and end-user requirements. This includes interpreting software design specifications and interactions with project managers, and other members of the testing and development organizations. JOB DUTIES * Develops and maintains test cases; creates reusable test templates, creates test data, conducts peer reviews, participates in test automation, and analyzes and thoroughly documents defects detected during test execution * Collects and reports test results through various metric reporting tools and communicates to stakeholders on a regular basis * Interacts on a regular basis with Business Analysts and development teams to ensure an understanding of business requirements, technical design, and to assist with defect resolution * Facilitates User Acceptance Testing Process; documents all test results and user feedback * Collaborates with the project team to generate and define new ideas; participates in requirements definition process * Reviews application requirements and understands the design specifications * Creates a test strategy for utilization of outlining testing scope, providing level of efforts, estimates, timing and resource requirements; proposes appropriate and creative solutions to quality assurance testing challenges * Creates test plans and cases; executes to properly test functionality * Ensures traceability of test cases back to project requirements * Identifies and creates data for corresponding test scenarios to assure requirements have been met * Tracks test execution progress and communicates to project team * Creates problem reports and communicates deficiencies to Project Lead and developers * Partners with team members to assure defects are identified, tracked, and remedied effectively * Designs, develops, and maintains quality assurance documentation through all phases of the project(s) * Other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field (Required) * 3 years experience in a quality analyst role * 6 months prior manual and integration testing experience * Knowledge of database and programming concepts * Excellent multitasking, communication, and time-management skills * Strong attention to detail * Knowledge of technology development methodologies, testing processes, technical relationships, data security, and compliance standards (e.g. Sarbanes-Oxley) * Thorough knowledge of Microsoft SQL with the ability to create queries without the need of a GUI * Advanced computer proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel BENEFITS At Sun Communities, you will be part of an industry-leading organization where you will be challenged, inspired, rewarded and transformed. We place a high priority on our team members, and this is a big part of what sets us apart. We will ask you to give us your very best every day, and will challenge you with interesting work, stretch assignments, a collaborative and supportive work environment and plenty of learning and growth. In exchange, we will reward you with great pay, advancement opportunities, paid time off, great benefits, and flexibility. * Comprehensive Medical and Prescription coverage with 4 plan options so you can choose the plan that best meets the needs of you and your family * Comprehensive Dental and Vision Plans * On-Site Fitness Center * Voluntary Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts * Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance and Dependent Life * Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage * 401(k) Plan with Sun matching contribution * Employee Assistance Program * Identity Theft Insurance * Legal Assistance Plan * Pet Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement program providing financial support to team members who further their formal education * Vacation RV Site Discounts for team members when visiting SunRV Resorts across the nation * Team Member Perks & Discounts program with hundreds of discounts on things like travel, merchandise, mobile phone service, and more * Up to six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth of a child, adoption, or placement of a child * Paid Time Off including ten holidays, vacation, personal, sick time, bereavement and pay for jury duty Apply for a Corporate Headquarters (HQ) position, located in the Metro Detroit, Michigan market today. Join our Talent Community and explore Corporate Headquarters jobs at Sun Communities.