QA Tester ​/ Coordinator

Consultant Position

Required consultant experience provided by Contractor, shall include:

• Information Technology (IT) Testing and Testing Coordination experience, including the development and management of test scripts (5 or more years)
• IT project experience using Agile methodology (5 or more years)
• Experience using Issue and Project Tracking Software (5 or more years)

Preferred Experience /

Skills:

• Knowledge of / Experience with implementation of an online submission or ordering application including payment processing
• Proven ability to manage quality assurance of software testing (integration, functional, performance, regression, usability, accessibility, etc.)
• Influences, motivates, and challenges others
• Ability to translate requirements, system documentation and business rules and procedures into test scripts
• Ability to define comprehensive test strategies
• Ability to work with system testers to ensure timely and quality execution of test scripts
• Ability to manage defects and prioritize issues based on business impact and severity
• Ability to create and present clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, including testing status, bug/defect status, bug/defect owner, estimated bug/defect resolution date, mitigation plans and issues/risk identification
• Ability to create detailed test plans, outlining scope, timelines, resource allocation
• Ability to manage test script templates and assist business analysts with template issues
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to communicate technical information verbally and in writing
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative impact
• Experience / knowledge of a wide range of software
• Experience with Jira
• Experience with Azure Development Ops
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365
• Testing Certification
• International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Foundation Level Certification
• ISTQB Acceptance Testing Certification
• ISTQB Agile Testing Certification
• ISTQB Agile Technical Testing Certification
• ISTQB Advanced Test Analyst Certification
• ISTQB Advanced Technical Test Analyst
• ISTQB Advanced Test Management
• ISTQB Expert Test Management

Required Duties and Responsibilities of Consultant shall include but are not limited to:

• Testing Coordinator for e-File and Pay project - Remote work is not available for this position.
• Testing and Validation:
  Define test plans, test cases, and test data to validate that the developed solutions meet the specified requirements and timelines
• Define testing scope, objectives and acceptance criteria
• Identify and mitigating risks associated with testing activities
• Coordinate and manage system integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure the solution aligns with user needs
• Work with system testers to assign test scripts to ensure timely and quality execution
• Produce clear, concise, and comprehensive reports, including testing status, bug/defect status, bug/defect owner, estimated bug/defect resolution date
• Follow all Department, ISP, and team defined standards and procedures
• Performs other related duties, as required

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Certifications: