Application QA Analyst

FactSet is currently looking for an Application QA Analyst to join our QA Engineering Group.  This position is responsible for monitoring and testing the quality, consistency, and reliability of a subset of FactSet’s windows and web-based applications. Application QA Analysts are members of development teams consisting of product managers, software developers, and QA staff. Interaction with other members of the development team is a large component of the job. FactSet offers instant access to accurate financial data and analytics to thousands of investment professionals around the world. FactSet has the growth and opportunity of a start-up with the stability of a well-established company. The company continues to maintain operations without any debt and has posted double-digit earnings increases for each quarter of the last twelve years.  Thanks to our rapid growth, employees are given immediate responsibility and new opportunities for advancement.  FactSet is also quickly becoming an employer of choice, by historically averaging a US employee retention rate of 90%. To find out more about the opportunities FactSet has to offer you, please log on to our website at www.factset.com/careers. Responsibilities: Develop and execute test plans for FactSet’s windows and web-based applications. Monitor, manage, and report problems and bugs with applications. Work proactively with software and product developers to resolve issues in a timely manner. Work with Information Systems and software developers to automate testing processes. Perform manual testing of new applications and new features added to applications. Document all testing activity with applications. Develop and report performance metrics for applications. Ensure consistency of applications with other FactSet applications and products. Develop expertise with FactSet’s financial data applications. Requirements:·  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Familiarity with either financial data applications or software testing methodologies. Experience with Microsoft Office applications. (E.g., Word, Excel) Ability to design, plan, build and execute test processes based on loosely defined business requirements. Ability to easily adapt to changing priorities and effectively alter goals Strong interpersonal, communication and documentation skills. Very strong organizational skills and attentiveness to detail. FactSet Research Systems Inc. is an EOE/M/F/D/V Employer which strongly supports diversity in the workforce.  Click here to see all "Company Name" opportunities