Sr. User Acceptance Test Analyst (Hybrid - Seattle, WA)
As a Senior User Acceptance Test Analyst on our Loyalty Operations Team in Marketing, you will be the final gatekeeper of quality before new systems, features, or processes reach our customers & internal users. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that business requirements are met, customer experiences are optimized, and operational excellence is achieved. Your work will directly impact how our organization delivers value through technology and process innovation across all customer touchpoints. A day in the life…
- Lead planning, design, & execution of end-to-end UAT for complex, cross-functional projects ensuring activities are completed according to project schedule
- Translate business requirements into detailed UAT scenarios & test cases
- Collaborate with project teams; product managers, developers, QA teams, internal & external business stakeholders to validate functionality & performance
- Partner with Technical Project/Program Managers; to integrate UAT process & standards into project life cycle (agile & waterfall methodologies), status updates & communication process
- Identify, document, & track defects; ensure timely resolution & retesting
- Provide clear & concise status updates, test metrics, validations & final sign-off recommendations
- Advocate for the end user by ensuring usability, accessibility, & business alignment
- Continuously improve UAT processes, tools, & standards across the organization
- Regularly collaborate outside the immediate team to solve problems & establish best practices
- Mentor junior analysts & contribute to a culture of quality & accountability
You own this if you have...
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of experience in UAT, business analysis, or quality assurance
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, Waterfall)
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication & stakeholder management abilities
- Experience with test management tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, HP ALM)
- Ability to work independently & manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Must demonstrate sound decision-making & ability to react quickly under pressure
- Sharp attention to detail with strong ability to prepare presentations, lead meetings & drive to productive outcomes
- Ability to think end-to-end & position complex business solutions with consideration for impact on all relevant business functions as a whole
- Demonstrated experience in project management leading large testing programs including test strategy / plans, test cases, requirements traceability, developing test schedules & resourcing testing teams with proven track record of delivering high quality work under tight timelines
- Experience in retail, credit and/or loyalty program systems is a nice to have
- Familiarity with automation tools or scripting for UAT is a plus
- Certification in ISTQB, Six Sigma, or similar quality frameworks is a plus
#LI-Hybrid We’ve got you covered… Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
- Life Insurance and Disability
- Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources
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