Software Tester

Software Tester

Job Summary:

Talent Senior Service Now Developer is in search of a Software Tester for a contract position in Rochester, MN. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

This position provides software quality assurance services for projects and systems.

• Supports the development of deliverables, which include defines, performs and documenting product validation for new and/or modified applications.
• Investigates operational and process problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel.
• Maintains quality records and metrics status reports; guides and directs lower-level personnel on the setup and performance of quality controls.
• Devises and applies quality controls for in-house and vended products.
• Assists in the execution of quality reviews under the direction of the project team or a senior quality colleague.
• May need to maintain test library and scripts in test management tools. (e.g. Quality Centre).

• Experienced with software development life cycles as they relate to product verification and validation.
• Experienced with the preparation of testing reports and coordinating project testing.
• Experienced in mentoring test colleagues and project teams on the software test process.
• Strong background in productivity software:e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and browsers.
• Knows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures from a field of specialization (testing, software development, or data management).
• Must possess strong analytical thinking skills, excellent documentation skills, an ability to interact with people at all levels, and possess skills in coping with ambiguous situations.
• Must have the ability to direct projects, participate in teams, and work independently to make decisions appropriate for the business and technical environment.
• Requires strong analytical, organizational and interaction skills.
• Able to cross-analyze software development documentation (business requirements, function specification, design specification) to ascertain system functionality/features.
• Able to gain an understanding of the applicable systems and business operational practices and procedures as relates to product validation.
• Will be required to communicate with a wide range of audiences (i.e., technical and business).

• Project management skills.
• Knowledge of test management tools desired (e.g., Quality Centre).