QA Analyst Ii

**DEPARTMENT**:

- Information Technology**REPORTS TO**:
- Manager, Quality Assurance**LOCATION**
- Corporate***

**JOB SUMMARY**

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Assures that business requirements, functional specifications, vendor-supplied specifications and documentation adhere to KLC’s defined standards. Participates with software engineers and project leaders in the development of functional specifications designed for use in the development process and/or vendor selection.
- Works closely with gaming vendor on managing and recording of all open code defects.
- Analyzes and investigates product complaints or reported quality issues.
- Creates and maintains documentation on all critical Quality Assurance processes.
- Performs various duties as assigned by the Manager, Quality Assurance. These include report preparation, attending meetings, and performing studies as they relate to information systems.

**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE**

Incumbent must possess the following combination of knowledge and experience:

- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or related field. Information Technology experience or job-related experience may be substituted in place of degree.
- Demonstrated knowledge of testing best practices, version control and detect management.
- Detail oriented while still maintaining the ability to grasp high level business processes.
- IT/Software project team experience.
- Minimum of two years’ experience working in an IBM iSeries or Windows environment.
- Working knowledge of a distributed computing environment.
- Working knowledge of Database structure and query tools.
- Experience with writing of summary documentation for test result findings.
- Clear Communicator (written and verbal).
- Ability to work independently.
- Team oriented with focus on achieving the goals of the team.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks concurrently.
- Ability to understand and work with technology, yet still maintain the ability to communicate effectively with business community.
- Ability to focus on deadlines and deliverables.

**Additional Knowledge/Skills/Experience that is desirable**:

- Software Quality Assurance certification(s).
- Experience and/or working knowledge of quality assurance tools, preferably, JIRA Test Case Management and JIRA Issue tracking.
- Familiarity with gaming systems.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Must be available to work extended hours, with or without notice, if required, to resolve production issues.
- Office environment required for testing and other job functions.
- Remote work may be available occasionally.

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
- Ability to lift 25 pounds: Occasionally
- Standing or sitting: Frequently
- Moving: Occasionally
- Reaching, writing, fingering, typing: Frequently
- Talking and/hearing: Continuously
- Seeing - must be able to read reports and use a computer: Continuously
- Sit for long periods of time: Continuously

**BENEFITS**

We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, vision, wellness program, health savings account, flexible spending accounts, company paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, company paid short-term and long-term disability, voluntary benefit plans, generous paid time off plans, retirement plans - including 401(k), 457(b), IRAs, and a money purchase retirement plan in which the company contributes a portion of your base pay.

**TO APPLY**
- The Kentucky Lottery Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our mission is to build a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is valued. We’re all winners when we embrace our differences._