QA Analyst

Ontario (ON)  ‐ Onsite
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QA Analyst

  • Job Title: Quality Assurance - QA Analyst - 3 Month Contract
  • Company: Direct IT Recruiting Inc.
  • Location: Bolton, Ontario
  • Contract: 3 months (with possibility of extension)
  • Job Category: Quality Assurance
  • Career Level: Intermediate to Senior
  • Work Experience: 5+ years of QA
  • Industry: Engineering Development

DESCRIPTION:

The current process is that Engineering (Development) completes their testing and passes the latest release to QA for Functional testing based on the provided documentation. Once functional tests have passed then the latest release goes for 14 days of testing using simulators and real manufacturing machines. The 14 day test covers stress testing and regression testing. It is then sent to Field Services for a final test prior to release to the customers.

The client requires a QA analyst to work using the process listed above. ie complete the functional testing and coordinate the release into the stress test. They will need to raise and document issues as well as triage issues raised by users. The QA analyst would work under the QA Manager's coordination. It is understood that there is a learning curve although there are training CDs available to assist.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge of Software Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes - writing and executing testcases and ensuring coverage is attained. Retesting as required.
  • Knowledge of Issue tracking, the ability to triage issues and monitor and follow up on existing issues as required.
  • An engineering interest or background (given the nature of the product) would be helpful.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills.
  • A degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent.
  • Valid drivers license and car with the ability to work in Bolton.
  • Skills:

    • Write and execute testcases for functionality
    • Document the testcases in MS TFS (Team Foundation Server)
    • Execute the testcases as required to test functionality
    • Record defects in the defect tracking system.
    • Track the issues until resolved.
    • Retest any outstanding issues.
    • .NET
    • SQL Server 2008, writing SQL queries
    • Prepare status reports for QA Manager
    • Experience with manufacturing would be an asset

    Start date
    n.a
    Duration
    3 Month Contract (with possibility of extension)
    (extension possible)
    From
    Direct IT Recruiting INC.
    Published at
    20.04.2012
    Project ID:
    351957
    Contract type
    Freelance
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