Senior Software Test Analyst

Georgia  ‐ Onsite
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Senior Software Test Analyst

Skills: Client Server and Web Testing in commercial software, Bachelor's Degree, strong SQL skills, domain experience in Accounting, Tax or Utilities!

Summary:

Our client has an immediate need for two Sr. Software Test Analysts within its Development organization. This is a 6 month - 1 year contract opportunity in the Galleria area! The Sr. Software Test Analyst must embrace corporate strategy, understand methodologies chosen for projects, and help define solutions for testing in all lines of business where assigned. This is an intense configuration where you will be testing both Legacy systems as well as new products. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting processes and/or software, must be solid at testing software, and be able to ramp up quickly and take information in like a sponge. This is a high-calibre, fast, and yet very efficient environment with a team that works very hard. Any experience with PowerBuilder testing is a plus! This client manages $2.3 trillion in assets for Fortune 100 companies and is continuing their rapid growth and profitability.

Responsibilities

  • Ensuring the creation of test cases that accurately and thoroughly cover important scenarios, while defining risks.
  • This individual will create thoughtful and highly organized deliverables, such as test plans and summaries, and provide interim status updates to the Team Lead or Director of Quality Assurance.
  • Analyze functional requirements, feature requests, and defects, with a focus on ensuring quality.
  • Documentation is key, as all tests must be recorded on a master test execution log.
  • The Sr. Software Test Analyst will act as the testing consultant during architectural, design, and code reviews, where applicable; and participate in the completion of various phases of testing, including component, system, end-to-end, etc.
  • He/she is expected to attend QA meetings, project team meetings, internal trainings, and perform research in support of his/her project.
  • Perform SQL queries for Back End data validation. This individual may develop automated scripts, where applicable, with tools such as SmarteScript or Seapine's TestTrack Pro. He/she should have the ability to provide advanced Customer Support for issues that cannot be resolved by tier 1 and 2 support.

Qualifications

  • Five (5) to twelve (12) years' experience as a software tester in commercial software, both Client Server and web testing.
  • A Bachelor's degree is required.
  • On a scale of 1-10, with 10 being highest, at least a level 5 proficiency with SQL will be required.
  • A background in Accounting is strongly preferred with accounting for the Utilities industry being a major plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact across all levels of company personnel, clients, and vendors is mandatory.
  • Because this person will compose exceptionally robust defect reports, strong writing skills with keen attention to detail are must-haves.
  • The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, who takes direction well, with a natural curiosity and excellent organizational skills, and he/she will welcome change, understanding that PowerPlan is still establishing its process of software development.
  • As this individual may be asked to lead a project or provide input on processes and tools, he/she should be a natural leader with good judgment.
  • Candidates should have a strong understanding of SDLC with the ability to demonstrate a global perspective of the balance between QA, development, and project management.
  • A background in testing ERP systems, Test Analyst Certification, and CPA license (active or inactive) are preferred qualifications.
Start date
2 weeks
Duration
6 months to 1 year contract
From
AGILE
Published at
30.03.2013
Project ID:
514073
Contract type
Freelance
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