Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for NCCPA as NCCPA will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas. Software & Data Quality Assurance Analyst I Location: NCCPA is a hybrid work environment with our headquarters located in Johns Creek, Georgia. NCCPA has determined that the telecommuting status of this position is remote which means that employees in remote positions are allowed to primarily work remotely with required travel for mandatory meetings, including to the NCCPA headquarters.

Reports To: Manager of Software & Data Quality Assurance

Who We Are

NCCPA is the only certifying organization for physician assistants in the United States. Established as a not-for-profit organization in 1975, we are dedicated to assuring the public that certified PAs meet established standards of clinical knowledge and cognitive skills upon entry into practice and throughout their careers. All U.S. states, the District of Columbia and the U.S. territories have decided to rely on NCCPA certification as one of the criteria for licensure or regulation of PAs.

Why Work at NCCPA

We get to do meaningful work every day and we enjoy working and having fun together! No wonder we’ve been voted one of the Atlanta Journal Constitution's 2023 Top Workplaces in the Region and voted one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare five years in a row by Modern Healthcare! 

Our Team

There are about 40 of us in Technology. We are friendly and very collaborative. We aim to create the best technology solutions for our organization and our partners. Some of us have been here for one year and others over 10 years, all in Technology. Now that’s commitment! 

Why Us, Why Now?

As a Software & Data Quality Assurance Analyst I ,you will assist in making sure the accurate testing of software programs against design specifications and user requirements to include utilizing requirements traceability, a risk-based approach for all development projects and participating in test case development and execution.

How Will You Make a Difference? You will…

• Analyzing test results for validity, clarity, and completeness.   

• Developing and executing functional and regression test cases 

• Participating in design review meetings and defect triage meetings 

• Assisting with customer acceptance testing.  

• Participating in software deployment planning and implementation. 

• Performing application testing tasks including planning, scheduling, and executing tests to assure that developed products meet design specifications and are within total quality management limits and standards.  

• Performing manual and automated tests. 

• Helping to determine if stories and their acceptance criteria are well defined and if they satisfy customer requirements. 

• Working with the software development team to identify and resolve defects identified by QA and system users.  

• Responsibility for providing change control for all software moves to ensure the integrity of development, quality, and production environments. 

• Supporting test plans based on project, application requirements. 

• Providing timely and effective communication and resolution with QA and developers on product issues.  

• Demonstrating knowledge and ability to learn system testing best practices and methodologies. 

• Participating in design reviews and functional walk through of application development projects. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Hard Skills You Will Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or similar field. 

•  1-3 years of experience in software development, research, or product testing.

• Strong business acumen with desire to strengthen. 

• Proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem resolution. 

• Experience working under pressure situations with occasional nights and weekend work when required (production deployments require QC steps once deployed). 

Soft Skills You Will Have

• Detail orientation with strong organizational skills. 

• Capability to meet timeline commitments against aggressive deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver service under time constraints. 

• Excellent time management and communication skills. 

• Ability to work independently and within a team structure. 

• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. 

Extra Skills You Can Bring Along

• Understanding of software development lifecycle.  

• Experience with transact-SQL queries. 

• Relational database knowledge (database schema, tables). 

• Experience with defect tracking tools. 

• Exposure to Microsoft Visual Studio tools. 

• Experience troubleshooting or configuring hardware (pcs, servers). 

• Experience troubleshooting software installations. 

• Software technical support experience. 

• Familiar with programming languages such as .NET, VB Script, C#, JavaScript, Python 

• Familiar with open-source automation tools such as Selenium WebDriver 

• Knowledge of agile methodologies and the Scrum framework. 

• Possesses and develops problem-solving and analytical skills and can demonstrate in current or previous experience. 

Compensation Range: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00

Benefits and Perks for You

• Work/Life Balance

• 37.5-hour workweek, Monday - Friday

• Flexible Work Hours and Hybrid Work Environment 

• Eleven paid holidays 

• 19 PTO Days

• Paid Volunteer Day to Make a Difference

• ​Great Compensation

• Monthly Technology Stipend 

• Medical, Dental and Vision with over 80% Employer Contribution

• 100% Employer Paid Group Life Insurance and Short- and Long-term Disability

• Health Reimbursement Account for Medical Expenses (100% Employer Funded)

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care Expenses

• 401(k) Plan with Employer Contributions and Matching

• Access to Voluntary Benefits such as Legal Aid, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Basic Life and AD&D for you, your spouse and dependents

• Employee Assistance Program

• 24/7 Telehealth

• Fully Stocked Breakroom with Healthy Snacks

• $1,000 Annual Reimbursement for Fitness Clubs & Program Dues

• Up to $240 in Annual Cash Incentives for Staying Active

• $5,250 in Tuition Reimbursements 

• 100% Employer Paid Training Opportunities

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

NCCPA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, NCCPA will take steps to assure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Tina Gaither at tinag@nccpa.net or 678-417-8589.

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