Advanced Associate, Quality Assurance
Job Title:*Advanced Associate, Quality Assurance Description:*This role aligns with Industry titles such Quality Assurance Analyst- Assessment/Content, Assessment Quality Analyst or Test Publishing Quality Analyst About Pearson Professional Assessments*Pearson Professional Assessments is a business within Pearson PLC and is the global leader in computer-based testing for information technology, academic, government and professional testing programs around the world. Pearson Professional Assessments provides a full suite of services from test development to data management and delivers exams through the worldmost comprehensive and secure network of test centres in more than 175 countries.Advanced Associate, Quality Assurance*The Quality Assurance Analyst within Test Publishing ensures that exams function reliably so that clients and candidates do not experience any issues with the exam. The TPQA Analyst does this by verifying and validating exams against specifications. This role is not a software Quality Assurance (QA) position. The role involves quality checking exams produced using Pearson Professional Assessments proprietary software using xml and html. Primarily using internal tools and software to run reports, using excel and databases to check large amounts of data, and visually checking and testing exam functionality and performance.
Key Responsibilities*
Complete full and detailed checks on all tasks using Pearson Professional Assessmentstest driver software Create and develop test plans, ensuring compliance with approved processes Run full end-to-end quality checks of exams using Pearson Professional Assessmentsproprietary software and a range of internal and external tools and systems. Provide detailed and accurate feedback of quality issues found during quality checks Provide detailed, timely, efficient tracking and reporting on all assigned projects Work closely with all internal stakeholders as required during normal day-to-day activitiesPlan work effectively to ensure that deadlines are met and tasks are completed to the highest quality standards.
Essential Experience, Skills & Qualifications
Higher educational qualification, preferably in a technology-related field Experience and understanding of QA methodologies Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applicationsDetailed, logical and common-sense approach to daily tasks, objectives, goals and projectsStrong organisational and time-management skills Ability to work on own initiative A high-energy approach and ability to work quickly to get resolutions Problem identification and solving skillsThe ability to work in a dynamic team environment coupled with the ability to successfully communicate to all types of audience and across different cultures and regions.Keen eye for detail.Excellent written and verbal English Flexibility related to workflow and changing priorities Flexibility regarding working additional hours to meet client needs and to work with colleagues globally High level of technical acumen Working Arrangements
Key Responsibilities*
Complete full and detailed checks on all tasks using Pearson Professional Assessmentstest driver software Create and develop test plans, ensuring compliance with approved processes Run full end-to-end quality checks of exams using Pearson Professional Assessmentsproprietary software and a range of internal and external tools and systems. Provide detailed and accurate feedback of quality issues found during quality checks Provide detailed, timely, efficient tracking and reporting on all assigned projects Work closely with all internal stakeholders as required during normal day-to-day activitiesPlan work effectively to ensure that deadlines are met and tasks are completed to the highest quality standards.
Essential Experience, Skills & Qualifications
Higher educational qualification, preferably in a technology-related field Experience and understanding of QA methodologies Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applicationsDetailed, logical and common-sense approach to daily tasks, objectives, goals and projectsStrong organisational and time-management skills Ability to work on own initiative A high-energy approach and ability to work quickly to get resolutions Problem identification and solving skillsThe ability to work in a dynamic team environment coupled with the ability to successfully communicate to all types of audience and across different cultures and regions.Keen eye for detail.Excellent written and verbal English Flexibility related to workflow and changing priorities Flexibility regarding working additional hours to meet client needs and to work with colleagues globally High level of technical acumen Working Arrangements
