Job Description
Grant Thornton is seeking an Experience Assurance Tester Senior Associate to join our team. Approved office locations included below.
ICS – Enterprise Transformation – Solution Development – Experience Assurance Tester – Senior Associate
The Solution Development Team (SDT) Experience Assurance Tester (EAT) ensures solutions developed by the SDT provide the desired user interface and process experience. More than testing functionality, the EAT must test the overall user experience. They work closely with business stakeholders and people experience owners to align the end solution with their vision for how the user will experience and interact with the solution.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate with the solution development team to understand the business requirements, user stories, and design specifications.
- Develop test cases, test plans, and test scripts to validate the user interface experience.
- Conduct functional, regression, and acceptance testing on user interfaces.
- Identify and document user interface defects and issues, and work with the development team to resolve them.
- Monitor testing progress, report status, and provide regular updates to project stakeholders.
- Participate in agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
- Continuously evaluate and enhance testing practices, methodologies, and tools.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2 to 4 years of experience in software testing, preferably in a user interface experience testing role.
- Strong understanding of user interface design principles and guidelines.
- Ability to develop test plans, test cases, and test scripts from design specifications and business process requirements.
- Experience with test management tools; knowledge of automated testing tools and techniques is a plus.
- Experience with graphic design, branding, and/or visual identity development is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field preferred.
- Experience with Azure DevOps preferred.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards for user interfaces preferred.
- Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary.
- Travel percentage: 5%
The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Denver, CO office only is between $82,100 and $136,900 per year.
The base salary range for this position in the firm’s Melville, NY, Bellevue, WA, Los Angeles, CA, San Diego, CA, and New York City(Manhattan) offices only is between $88,700 and $147,900 per year.
The base salary range for this position in the firm’s San Francisco, CA and San Jose, CA offices only is between $94,400 and $157,400 per year.
About Us
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result – for our clients and you. Here, we go beyond your expectations of a career in professional services by offering a career path with more: more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support. It’s what makes us different, and we think being different makes us better.
About the Team
The team you’re about to join is ready to help you thrive. Here’s how:
• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for your and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different – and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. See how at www.gt.com/careers
• When it comes to inclusion, we are committed to doing more than checking boxes. Explore all the ways we’re taking action for diversity, equity & inclusion at www.gt.com/careers
Here’s what you can expect next:
If you apply and are selected to interview, a Grant Thornton team member will reach out to you to schedule a time to connect. We encourage you to also check out other roles that may be a good fit for you or get to know us a little bit better at www.gt.com/careers.
Benefits:
We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different, and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit: https://www.grantthornton.com/careers/rewards-and-benefits
- Benefits for internship positions: Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
- Benefits for seasonal employee positions: Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.
Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
Additional Details:
It is the policy of Grant Thornton to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions (including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, working conditions, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, evaluations, and termination) are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital or civil union status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic predisposition or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, it is the policy of Grant Thornton LLP to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. To make an accommodation request, please contact ColleagueSupportSpecialists@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles Applicants only: We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.