QA Analyst(32387)

Develop, execute and implement test plans, test cases and test scripts for applications built upon a .NET application platform

Write, publish and maintain test plans, test cases and test scripts

Publish and communicate test results and test plan status

Work closely/collaboratively with cross-functional teams (Development, PM, Operations)

Participate in all aspects of functional, regression, user acceptance and load testing

Provide resource analysis and planning for the test effort

Co-ordinate with the IT department to ensure required test platforms are available

Review processes for compliance

Design and maintain test data for projects

Participate in software design discussions, reviews and test strategy sessions

Integrate test specifications into design specifications

Establish test metrics as required by the QA Standards

Ensure builds into the various environments are acceptable

Install, configure and use tools to automate functional testing

BS Degree CS or MIS or equivalent experience in related roles

Five (5) years software testing experience with regression testing, integration testing, load and performance testing

Two (2) years in a Software Quality Assurance role

Experience writing black box and GUI test cases, designing tests to mitigate risks and helping business experts define requirements

Experience with Enterprise and knowledge of the education system

At least one year of experience with scripting languages (JavaScrip),and/or open source test tools(Fit, FitNesse, Canoo WebTest, HtmlUnit or others) and/or commercial test tool scripting languages and/or programming in any language

Knowledge of and experience with TFS and MS Test and test automation

Experience collaborating with programmers and business experts

Experience in context-based, exploratory, or scenario testing

Experience with testing of web services

Extensive backend testing, understands data mapping, ETL and write complex SQL/Procs

Ability to work as part of a self-directed team, in which tasks are determined on a daily basis in coordination with co-workers, rather than being assigned

Demonstrated ability to use discretion and make sound decisions

Ability to excel in a collaborative and distributed team environment

Ability to work with a minimal amount of direction while being pro-active in keeping their management informed of project related issues

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to respectfully question ideas and share a point of view with others in support of the business requirements and needs

Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of employees ranging from entry level to senior leadership

Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and shift priorities quickly

Experience working on an Agile/Scrum team preferred

Proven strong problem-solving skills, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong aspiration to learn new technologies

Proven strong relationship-building and communication skills with team members and business users

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Experience in the education industry is preferred

- "All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines". - All candidates who are authorized to work in US are encouraged to apply. - Candidates must clear the Background check prior to commencing the assignment.

SOURCER ASSIGNED:

Pete Tylor; Email: pete dot tylor at idealforce.com

Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.