We are looking for a Sr Software Tester/QA Analyst 4 HYBRID, 3 days onsite (Min 5 yrs exp) (Local Candidates ONLY) (Webcam interviews ONLY)
POSITION DESCRIPTION
DIRECT CLIENT Position
Number of positions: 1
Length: 7 Months +
Work Address: Hybrid / Mechanicsville, VA 23116
Immediate interviews Webcam interviews
Please note that this position HYBRID. 3 days onsite 2 days REMOTE. Candidates must be local to Richmond, VA or must be willing to relocate to Richmond, VA and be onsite from Week 1.
Software Test Analyst
ON SITE REQUIRED: 3 day/week. No Exceptions!
About The Role
This position will be primarily responsible for software test analysis to support the Client's Quality Engineering Team performing manual and stress testing. This position will support testing needs for new and legacy system integration needs.
Core Job Responsibilities
Coordinate With Development Teams For Testing Activities Including:
Requirements gathering and reviews
Develop and execute test plans to ensure that all objectives are met
Write and update (manual) test scripts
Securing and maintaining repeatable test data
Attend daily meetings with team members to discuss progress
Assist with application design and acceptance criteria solicitation as necessary
Coordinate application deployments with development teams
Test applications and verify functionality in accordance with published requirements, procedures, and/or user stories
Facilitate test review sessions as needed to execute integrated and system testing activities
Creates and owns the development and maintenance of the test strategy/plan on projects of all sizes and complexities with minimal guidance.
Understands the individual components of the system and how they interact with one another.
Self starter that is able to anticipate the next steps in the design and development of the test strategy
Understand the boundaries of the system and validate the impact of various processes on the system produce desired results.
Communicate and document test results to involved parties Work with stakeholders to ensure applications are being developed as expected
Escalates issues and risks to project leadership in accordance with best practices
Work closely with developers and business analysts to ensure product requirements are met
Ensure quality assurance procedures meet client's established development and testing standards
Ensure tasks identified in the master test and quality assurance plans are executed in accordance with defined standards
Maintain project documentation
Provides detailed communication that is both respectful and transparent with management and peers
Exhibits openness to others views
Works independently and/or with others while managing multiple assignments
Maintains study program to enhance QA skills and knowledge on new technologies.
Strong time management skills
When functioning as a lead QA Analyst on a project:
Ensures that the test strategy/plan is executed based on the design and within agreed upon timeframes.
Identifies and allocates tasks to the QA team on the project
Establishes standards and norms for the QA team on the project
Defines and ensures the quality, completeness and timeliness of all deliverables generated by the quality assurance team on the project
Ensures professional interactions of the QA team with key stakeholders
Manages the testing portion of the requirements traceability matrix
Assists analysts on team in completing tasks and resolving testing related issues
Partners with Project Manager to remove impediments to analysis team activities
Resolves conflicts between members of the analysis team and any other resource(s) or stakeholder(s) on the project
Facilitates and participates in peer reviews
Represents the QA team in project meetings
Reports on the status of analysis team activities to the project manager/coordinator and QA supervisor on a weekly basis
Required Education, Experience, Licensure, And Certification
Bachelor's Degree from a college or university with course work in information systems or computer science; from a community college or equivalent with course work in information systems or computer programming; or with acceptable work experience in information systems. Certification in Quality Assurance Software Testing (CTFL, etc), preferred.
Knowledge:
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies
Extensive knowledge of software testing and maintains documented quality assurance processes. Knowledge of industry web and client server testing best practices and quality assurance methodologies. Knowledge of the Rational Unified Process, Software Engineering Institutes (SEI) Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMi), and ISO standards. Strong knowledge of SQL database systems and techniques. Knowledge of fundamental quality assurance concepts, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization. Proficient in testing tools such as JMeter, Splunk and Ranorex. Experience with Jira and Zephyr. Experience with Microsoft Office. Variety of testing experience such as: integration, smoke, interface, regression, performance, automation and functional testing.
Candidates must have ALL the "Required" skills in order to be considered for the position. "Desired" or "Highly Desired" skills are a PLUS but may NOT be required.
Skill Matrix
Experience with Business workflow processes
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Skilled in performing quality assurance and software testing processes and creating supporting deliverables
Required
5
Years
Skilled in conducting test planning, executing test cases and performing validation activities
Required
5
Years
Detail oriented thinker that can balance multiple testing efforts in a fast paced environment
Required
5
Years
Strong planning and organizational skills
Required
5
Years
Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills with an openness to listen to all viewpoints
Desired
5
Years
Ability to analyze risks and properly identify steps to mitigate their impact to testing activities
Required
5
Years
Self-starter works with minimum direction and supervision in achieving desired results
Required
5
Years
Must be able to work in a collaborative environment or independently
Required
5
Years
Lead the development of manual and automated test scripts, and perform front and back end test validation activities
Required
5
Years
Variety of testing experience such as: integration, smoke, interface, regression, performance, automation and functional testing.
Required
5
Years
Strong knowledge of SQL database systems and writing queries
Required
5
Years
Skilled in facilitating meetings and providing presentations to project teams
Desired
2
Years
Proficient in testing tools such as JMeter, Splunk, BrowserStack and Ranorex
Desired
2
Years
Experience with Jira and Zephyr
Desired
2
Years
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Outsourcing/Offshoring
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