Quality Assurance Analyst/Software Tester
Montgomery AL (Onsite from day 1)
6+ Months contract to Hire
In-person Interview – Must Have
Responsibilities:
- Design, execute, and debug test plans of software applications based on business requirements and technical specifications.
- Review project requirements and develop appropriate test cases to validate all project requirements are met and produce the expected results.
- Detect and identify web-based configuration/workflow failures so that issues are discovered, documented, corrected, and retested.
- Evaluate software ease of usability and error handling procedures.
- Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management.
- Document test results and generate historical analysis of applications’ capabilities and functionality.
- Document configuration anomalies and defects in an issue tracking database.
- Participate in application planning/design meetings.
- Provide application instructions for users.
Skills Required
- Software Testing Test Case Development Detect and identify web-based software failures
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Defect Tracking and Test Case Management
- Interpret process diagrams (Business Process Workflow diagrams)
- Communication skills, both verbally and in writing Collaboration
- skills in a cross-functional teams
- Keen attention to detail and processes
- Problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.
- Listening and interpersonal skills
- Highly self-motivated, responsible, and cooperative
- Proficient in Microsoft software, service desk ticket management, and communication tools
Skills Preferred
- Ability to quickly learn a new system and adapt to change
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
- Knowledge of system testing and software quality assurance best practices and methodologies
- Knowledge of software development, project management, requirement gathering lifecycles
- Creative thinker and able to provide unbiased reporting (good and bad results)
Experience Required
3 years of experience with the following:
• Performing software testing
• Creating test cases
• Web-based software/application testing
• Requirements traceability
• Microsoft Windows PC and web browser testing environment
Experience Preferred
5+ years of software testing experience.
Education Required
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or similar. (Equivalent work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis)
Education Preferred
• Professional training on IT processes including but not limited to business analysis, software development, and project management • Certifications are encouraged and welcomed, but not required.