#33 - Software Qa Tester

Work closely with product managers and developers to understand the product roadmap and product specifications to help determine the right test strategy;
Assess complexity in writing tests (functional, integration, system, performance, scalability, resource leaks);
Build and Maintain Smoke Test Suites (and test cases) that cover core areas of the product;
Update every release with feedback from stakeholders. Build and Maintain Regression Test Suites (and test cases) that maximize product testing coverage. Effectively communicate coverage. Update every release w/ feedback from stakeholders and dev owners;
Formulate test architecture and design, development, maintenance of test frameworks;
Maintain critical initiatives on testing strategies;
Assess quality risks of complex solutions, build appropriate test strategy to mitigate risks;
Drive root-cause analysis and work with cross functional teams to implement corrective actions; and Research emerging test tools, trends and methodologies and enhance existing systems and processes. Responsible for reviewing User Requirements, User Interface Specifications and Design Documents; preparing Test Plan and Procedure Documentation along with preparing and executing Test Automation Scripts; executing certification testing, report defects and release day checkout;

reviewing business and functional requirements;
Implement test plans and test cases;
Develop quality assurance metrics such as defect densities and open defect counts. Relocation/ telecommuting may be required plus travel to various unanticipated client locations within the United States for short and long term assignments.

3 or more of the following tools shall be utilized: jUnit, Selenium, Cucumber, ReadyAPI, Rest Assured, Java, SQL, Oracle

Master’s degree in computer science/computer applications/technology/engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Computer/Mechanical). Will accept bachelor’s in computer science/computer applications/technology/engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Computer/Mechanical) plus five (5) years of progressive experience in related fields in lieu of master’s degree. Will accept foreign education equivalent.