Position Summary

The Associate Quality Assurance Analyst will work with a Scrum/project teams in all Agile ceremonies to understand and learn to test the key business functions of a supported application.

This role will be responsible for learning and testing core feature functionality of supported team applications. Testing will include execution of existing tests, creation of new tests, logging of defects and reporting on issues found.

The Associate Quality Assurance Analyst will have an opportunity to learn more about Quality Best Practice/Standards.

The ideal candidate has a strong desire to seek mentorship, build and maintain relationships with both their tech team and business partners and work in a team atmosphere that is collaborative and promotes the business impact of their team.

About The Team

This is a position with Retail Technology working on technology that supports the Retail Home Centers. There are a wide variety of applications we build and support that include home inventory, sales, and pricing. We have integrations with the many other systems across Clayton including the building group, financing, and insurance. This position would be a tester on a scrum team. Our teams typically consist of four engineers, a QA tester and a product owner. You would have a senior QA team member as a mentor and would be working with your team to produce high quality software, automate regression tests and test deployments.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify, document, and reproduce defects in software and systems.

• Assist in the design and development of test cases for functional and regression testing.

• Collaborate with SCRUM team members and End-Users to understand the key processes and technologies within the Applications for the supported business functions.

• Assist in the design and development of test cases for functional and regression testing.

Primary Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years’ experience in related field of business.

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Computer Science or Information Technology, or 1-3 years of equivalent related business experience

• Comprehensive understanding of what "Quality" is, and an ability to understand basic test cases that might be needed for simple applications.

• General understanding of software development in an Agile environment or general relevant experience, subject matter expertise and application understanding from an end user perspective.

Desired Skills

• Desire to deliver and improve quality in all aspects of development.

• Self-starter who can work effectively and reasonable amount of direct supervision within time constrains, and a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to handle muti-dimensional, complex processes/projects.

• Picks up new responsibilities quickly.

• Strong aptitude for problem solving and a capacity for an analytical mindset.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to brainstorm creative solutions.

Behavioral Competencies

• Collaboration and Teamwork

• Communicating

• Relationship Building

• Composure and Resiliency

• Deliberative Decision Making

• Coaching and Developing Others

• Interpersonal Dynamics

Business Acumen

• Strategic Thinking

• Managing Innovation

Why Clayton Homes?

Founded in 1956, Clayton is a Berkshire Hathaway Company committed to opening doors to a better life and Building Happyness® through homeownership. Through its family of brands, Clayton builds, sells, finances, and insures traditional site-built homes and off-site built housing – including modular homes, manufactured homes, CrossMod™ homes, tiny homes, college dormitories, military barracks, and apartments. Corporate headquarters is in the Knoxville, Tennessee area, specifically, Maryville, Tennessee. Clayton is the recipient of numerous industry awards including 2019 Builder of the Year and ranks as the #2 builder of homes in the U.S. by units sold. Our site-built division, Clayton Properties Group, is the 8th largest site builder in the U.S. We achieve our results through the strength of our people and have been recognized on the 2021 Forbes Best Employers for Diversity and 2021 Forbes America’s Best Employers Lists. To learn more about Clayton Homes, go to: https://www.claytonhomes.com

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including 401(k) with 100% company match of the first 4%; medical, dental and vision plans; paid time off days and holidays.

• Quarterly bonus program.

• Forbes lists: America’s Best Employers, America’s Employers by State, Best Employers for Diversity, Best Employers for Women.

• Recognized as one of East Tennessee’s top technology workplaces.

• Wellness programs that focus on emotional, social, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, physical, and financial well-being.

• Onsite fitness facility with full gym, workout classes, volleyball and basketball, ping-pong, and disc golf course.

• Paid Time Off for Volunteer work

Why Clayton?

Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Quarterly profit share bonus program. Onsite gym with variety of classes, wellness, professional and personal development programs and much more! Clayton is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Clayton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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