Business Systems Test Analyst

At Ally, you get a startup feel, but experience the benefits of a company that’s worked out the kinks and is fulfilling its purpose. We’re always evolving and see that as a good thing. From owning our work to seeing its impact in the real world, our team is relentless in finding new ways technology can help make experiences better and help people. We are problem solvers, we value diverse thinking, we support one another, and we challenge ourselves to think bigger in the journey to implement value-driven tech solutions.

• Reviews and understands system test requirements, integrated testing activities, and results
• Provides user acceptance testing prior to full production deployments
• Defining the appropriate test to be carried out including the test data to be used
• Liaising with the requirements gathering and software development teams
• Running diagnostic and system testing and presenting the information to the relevant stakeholders
• Interacting with and coordinating test validation, including post-production validation with stakeholders
• Provide a comprehensive approach to defect management i.e. defect clustering, triaging, etc.
• Understanding of various stages of system testing (i.e., performance, integration, regression, functional, etc.)
• Create opportunities to increases efficiency, consistency and value of testing
• Understanding of system environments to optimize testing strategies

• 3+ years developing and analyzing the development of test plans, test scripts, and training manuals for distribution to system end-users for testing required
• Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, computer science, or related field preferred
• Ability to write, modify, and interpret SQL and relational databases (e.g. Oracle, SQL Server) as part of test execution required
• Experience in agile/communication tools (JIRA, Confluence), process visualization tools (Visio), and test management tools (qTest) preferred
• Proficiency in software testing, including functional and regression testing
• Experience in test techniques and programming
• Above-average planning and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of the Agile Scrum methodology and processes is strongly desired
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Strong customer relationship skills are critical, including strong listening skills a must

Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

• Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
• Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.
• To view more detailed information about Ally’s Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf

Who We Are:

Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at hrpolicy@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.