QA Analyst
Chicago, IL

Job Description

QA Analyst

Aisle Rocket Studios (ARS) is looking for a QA Analyst to join our creative team. At ARS you'll have the opportunity to build state-of-the-art platforms for Fortune 500 companies. Projects will range from e-commerce experiences, brand showcases and social networks. To support these amazing applications, we need a fundamentally sound QA analyst. Attention to detail and problem-solving skills will be some of your best assets. If you fancy yourself as an über-talented individual with a creative spark, come join our dynamic team at ARS.

Qualifications

* At least 2 years experience working as a Quality Assurance Analyst


* Prior experience manually testing/QAing for the web with an interest in QA automation


* Good understanding of experiences built for the web and knowledge of the common issues/pitfalls/limitations associated with web technologies


* Familiarity with HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript


* A keen eye to spot UI/UX inconsistencies between design and implementation across multiple browsers, responsive layers and devices, including using emulators/testing suites when necessary


* Ability to thoroughly explain and write bug tickets


* Passion for discovering why and how things work, and critically determining ways to break them


* A multitasker who can handle quick turnarounds from assorted projects across several clients and still meet deadlines


* Experience with agile project management approach via software systems (e.g., Trello, Wrike, Teamwork, JIRA, etc.)


* Ability to think from an end-user perspective with experience writing user stories


* Release Management of projects from all stages of development through deployment


* Experience working with D2C and Content Management Systems, Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento and AEM


* Strong interpersonal communication skills with team members across all departments (Account, Copy, Design, Development)


* Experience working with virtual machines and cloud testing services like BrowserStack



Nice-to-Have Skills

* Experience working in a fast-paced agency with the drive to keep learning and improving skills


* Proofreading/copy editing skills are a major plus


* Experience with test-driven development, and creating and implementing strong testing plans


* Ability to write automated testing scripts (Selenium, Nightwatch, etc.)


* Proficiency testing mobile applications in both Android and iOS for phones and tablets


* Basic knowledge of at least one back-end coding language, such as Node, Ruby, Java, Python or PHP


* Ability to understand and execute performance tests and to work with the team in finding a solution


* Experience testing responsive emails by using emulation tools such as Litmus


* Data analysis through analytics tools such as Google Analytics


* Understanding of DevOps processes (security scans, vulnerability management, security auditing, PCI compliance, other policy compliance)


* Familiarity using New Relic to monitor servers and applications


* Experience with a variety of testing types (e.g., exploratory, functional, integration, performance, load, etc.)



Company Description

At Aisle Rocket Studios (ARS), you are part of a team that builds highly persuasive experiences - in-store, online and beyond. We are driven by a diverse group of talent who has a passion for customer experience. Here, game-changing marketing ideas are brought to life. Award-winning, integrated, multichannel campaigns are created, and new ways to optimize the shopping experience are generated.

Benefits and Perks

* Paid time off (holidays, vacation, personal and more)


* Pre-tax insurance benefits, including medical, dental and vision


* Company-paid life insurance


* 401(k) match and vesting plan


* Employee referral bonus


* Discounted prices on appliances and electronics



What More We Bring to the Table

* Social events and impromptu happy hours


* Small-agency feel with big-agency clients


* Flexible work schedules (subject to manager's approval)



Aisle Rocket Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer.