Software Tester - Quality Assurance

Texas  ‐ Onsite
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Description

Large Fort Worth based company within a thriving industry is seeking a Software Test Engineer for mission critical role working closely with an applications development and support team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Create, maintain and execute test scripts, including manual test cases.
  • Create test plans that incorporate functional testing, integration and regression testing.
  • Review, evaluate for testability, and organize detailed test cases of all software projects.
  • Prepare detail test plan options; consult with business analysts on testing options and strategies based on project requirements.
  • Gather and organize application data from various sources for functional and end to end testing.
  • Monitor testing activities and ensure they are completed as expected.
  • Analyze conditions and identify strategies that maximize test coverage and improve system reliability.
  • Participate in the development of a consistent testing methodology and environment.
  • Guide and provide technical support and training of the QA staff and assist the Team Lead in the review and evaluation of the work of the staff.
  • Assist in the development of overall QA plans and timetables.
  • Identify defects and questionable functions; manage and coordinate resolution of defects through to closure.
  • Identify deviations from coding and other standards and inconsistencies across programs.
  • Track and report software defects for review by the development team.
  • Manage issues and results reporting.

REQUIRED/PREFERRED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

  • CSTE (Certified Software Test Engineer) or equivalent preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in software quality assurance/system testing. 
  • Experience in all stages of Software QA testing: functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
  • Competency in the principles and practices of quality control as it relates to software testing.
  • Strong communication skills, analytical skills, problem solving skills, and interpersonal skills required.
  • Strong skill in writing SQL queries to do Back End testing (SQL Server 2005).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully multi-task.
  • Self starter with ability to handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
  • Solid understanding of SDLC and QA process and test methodologies.
  • Solid understanding of and experience in Waterfall and Agile Software Development Methodologies.
Application Requirements
  • Client will not accept subcontractors
Required Qualifications:
  • Test Plans
  • Quality assurance testing
  • Test Engineer
  • Test Scenarios
  • Quality Assurance
  • Tester
  • Test Scripts
  • SDLC
  • Test Cases
  • SQL Queries
  • Systems Integration Testing (SIT)
  • SQL Server 2005
  • Regression testing
  • Functional Testing
  • Manual Testing
Benefits/Perks
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • and Life Insurance for Full-time W2 Consultants. Supplemental Disability and Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Dependent Care Assistance. 401(k) with Roth feature. Free E-learning Courses
Start date
n.a
From
MATRIX Resources, Inc.
Published at
14.04.2012
Project ID:
348654
Contract type
Freelance
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