QA Tester with Security Clearance

MUST BE US CITIZEN. SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL BACKGROUND INVETSIGATION.
Hybrid onsite/remote role. Details can be provided upon inquiry. Job Title: QA Software Tester/Analyst
Job Description and Responsibilities:
System Description: Candidate shall be part of a team responsible for the technical support and administration of the client Cash Accountability System. The Software Tester/Analyst creates test plans, performs tests, and documents and communicates software testing results. Ensures completed software meets established standards. Validates end user documentation. They will interface with the development teams and client business analysts as required. They will participate in system requirements reviews, critical design reviews, test readiness reviews and pre/post implementation reviews as part of the defined system development life cycle. Responsibilities:

• Software testing in support of the maintenance and development of the application.

• Plan test approach based on business requirements.

• Design/execute test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.

• Manually test any new software to ensure functional requirements, system compliance and technical specifications are adhered to.

• Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.

• Create / maintain databases of known test defects.

• Work across departments to validate actual test results against expected results.

• Review and document defects against business documentation throughout the systems development life-cycle.

• Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management.

• Analyze complex situations and recommend solutions to the client.

• Recommend areas for process improvement.

• Attend daily stand-up meetings with project team and provide detailed analysis when requested. Essential Skills & Experience:

• 5 + years of software testing experience required.

• Experience with System Development Life Cycle models (Primarily Agile. Waterfall is possible) required.

• Strong working knowledge of PL/SQL and ability to query databases

• Strong working knowledge of ALM/Quality Center software

• Experience using performance testing tool

• Manual tester, mainframe environment

• Ability to create, manage, and execute complex test scenarios.

• Ability to map test cases to business requirements and functional designs. EXPECTATIONS

• Ability to occasionally work on simultaneous projects or tasks without being overwhelmed.

• Requires almost little to no supervision to stay focused on the right priorities.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Makes independent decisions daily that may not be reviewed by superiors.

• Test designs are well thought-out and concise. Can be executed by another tester with minimal clarification.

• Presents in or facilitates meetings, both internally and externally.

• Rarely needs guidance from manger in difficult situations.

• Very good confidence in communicating with others.

• Actively participates in discussions and regularly leads discussions.

• Ability to work effectively and independently with all business units at all levels.

• Excellent and timely updates provided with no supervision required.