Quality Assurance Engineer Jobs

Hiring for one of the Direct Client

Contract Role (Possibility of Temp to Perm)

Location: Irondale Al (onsite)

*Provides high-level input as to the direction of automated testing, and develops prioritized action test plans for Client applications. Makes appropriate recommendations as to solution architecture

*Defines, develops, executes, and documents automated test scripts and cases utilizing a full range of tools and processes, automation frameworks, software development languages and database tools

*Logs defects discovered into defect repository, and reports test findings to IT Project Managers and/or Application Developers for corrective action.

*Works with Application Developers to understand system logic, and identify reasons for script failure

*Proactive in working with Application Development teams to assign Document Object Model (DOM) elements with identifiable attributes

*Consults with Application Development staff on execution of automated scripts to help perform unit testing

*Keeps abreast of emerging technology and trends in automated test development, and provides recommendations to management.

*Develops, executes, and reports automated test suites

*Contributes to each phase of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) primarily through regression and unit testing

*Performs application system performance monitoring of both Test and Production platforms/environments

*Ensures all test results are properly documented, and captures all relevant information

*Follows Quality Management process as described in company IT Policy and Procedure Statements (MPPS), to ensure all module and system testing meets requirements

*Provides daily and release-based reports that detail the results of test execution, defects found, and issues encountered with scripts

*Support the bi-weekly software development release cycle, ensuring proper testing is completed on new releases in a timely and accurate manner

*Responsible for keeping stakeholders (IT Project Managers, Application Developers, Business Process Owners, etc.) and IT management informed of testing status and defects discovered

*Ensures applications are functional, reliable, and responsive through automated testing

*Ensures that application business rules, associated logic, and application development security best practices (per OWASP top 10) are adhered to within systems, as part of the QA testing process

*Adheres to Quality Assurance principals, standards, and industry best practices

*Researches and evaluates software automation tools

*May coach and mentor more junior staff

*Makes recommendations as to improvements of the QA process

*Responsible for following policies and procedures, software testing guidelines, and best practices for software development

*Identifies and makes recommendations as to cost savings opportunities

*Frequent communication with QA Manager, QA staff, Application Developers, and Project Managers for reporting the status of testing and status of modules in development

*Frequent interaction with QA Manager for testing status updates, progress reporting, and overall coordination of testing activities

*Works closely with both QA and Development groups to assure quality products

*Assists Application Development in the use of automation tools for unit testing

*Responsible for following Client safety guidelines

*Must participate in Client “safe” program.

*Minimum of 8+ years as a QA professional

*Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in software development, system design, and automated system testing

*Proficiency with Java, Selenium, and SQL. Experience with other automated testing tools is desirable

*Experience with structured application development and change control methodologies

*Experience with relational database methodology as well as methods for accessing and validating of data via SQL

*Good verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team environment

*BS degree is preferred

*Software Quality (CASQ or CSQA) and/or Software Testing (CAST or CSTE) Certifications a plus