Job ID: VA-617592 (96491213)
QA Tester with test cases/scripts and SQL experience
Location: Richmond VA (Workers Comp)
Duration: 6 months
Interview: In-person
*Local candidates strongly preferred
*ALL candidates MUST be able to attend a personal interview, NO phone interviews, NO Skype, NO exceptions – interviews will take place Dec 18th, Dec 19th, and Dec 20th.
SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceExpertise Rating
Manual, full life-cycle, QA testing within the SDLC.Required5Years
Experience creating test scripts from scratch.Required5Years
Experience creating test cases from scratch.Required5Years
Experience testing SQL.Required5Years
Experience writing, revising, and verifying quality standards and test procedures.Required5Years
Experience working with developers and BA’s (in person) in standard testing scenarios.Required5Years
1) 5+ years of manual, full life-cycle, QA testing within the SDLC
2) 5 +years experience creating test scripts from scratch – not just pulling from artifacts
3) 5+ experience with SQL unit testing – do not need have to have experience writing full SQL queries
**This person needs to be able to read requirements and analyze them. The have to be comfortable working with the developers if they catch a defect or with the BA’s if they need clarification on a requirement. Must have a go-getter personality.
•Evaluates and tests new or modified software programs and software development procedures used to verify that programs function according to user requirements and conform to establishment guidelines: Writes, revises, and verifies quality standards and test procedures for program design and product evaluation to attain quality of software economically and efficiently.
•Reviews new or modified program, including documentation, diagram, and flow chart, to determine if program will perform according to user request and conform to guidelines. Recommends program improvements or corrections to programmers.
•Reviews computer operating log to identify program processing errors. Enters instructions into computer to test program for validity of results, accuracy, reliability, and conformance to establishment standards.
•Observes computer monitor screen during program test to detect error codes or interruption of program and corrects errors. Identifies differences between establishment standards and user applications and suggests modifications to conform to standards.
•Sets up tests at request of user to locate and correct program operating error following installation of program.
•Conducts compatibility tests with vendor provided programs.
•Monitors program performance after implementation to prevent re-occurrence of program operating problems and ensure efficiency of operation. Writes documentation to describe program evaluation, testing, and correction.
•May evaluate proposed software or software enhancement for feasibility. May develop utility program to test, track, and verify defects in software program.
•May write programs to create new procedures or modify existing procedures.
•May train software program users.
•Ability to design manual test cases that are extensible to automation
•Ability to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to a structured QA testing process
•Ability to edit and update XML data-sets to suit testing needs
•Working knowledge of industry best practices in relation to software testing and quality assurance
•Proficiency operating in a Windows-based operating system; utilizing web-based applications; and using Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Visio
•Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to produce clear and concise documentation