QA Automation Engineer

QA Tester

Apex Systems has an opportunity for a QA Tester for a large risk assessment firm based out of Jersey City, NJ. The position is remote and is for a 6+ month contract with a negotiable rate.

Position: QA Tester

Location:

Remote

Duration: 6+ Month Contract

Must Haves:

• API/UI testing using Selenium, Webdriver, Jmeter
• SQL testing (must be strong in SQL)
• Automation testing

Mandatory

Skills:

• Experienced at scripting automated regression tests, using tools such as Selenium, Web Driver, and JMeter.
• Experienced with SQL (inserts, updates, Joins and etc.)
• Experienced in testing large data sets
• Experienced with Continuous Integration tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo
• Familiar with development concepts and formats such as Xml, Json and scripting languages.

Basic Requirements:

• Provide input in prioritizing, estimating, and defining acceptance criteria
• Clearly define test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures
• Plan tests and strategies according to the project
• Interact with customers on issues and provide recommendations
• Provide usability and functionality feedback to developers
• Monitor and Track defects to resolution
• Familiarity with Atlassian JIRA and Confluence
• Familiarity with Agile [Scrum]
• Familiarity with Agile Testing
• Experience in testing non-GUI applications (SQL, Flat Files, XML, and etc.)
• Experience testing web applications and web services
• Good communication skills
• Ability to collaborate in a team
• Someone who takes initiative instead of waiting for work to be assigned
• Someone who participates in discussion and who isn’t afraid to have and state opinions