Software QA

Software QA

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This is a contract position that usually works with minimum supervision, conferring with superiors on unusual matters. Assignments are broad in nature, requiring originality and ingenuity. This role has considerable latitude for un-reviewed action or decision. This individual conducts a wide range of quality control tests and analyses to ensure that software meets or exceeds specified standards and end-user requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Writes significant areas of test automation code
  
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  Manually tests APIs using Postman and other related tools
  
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  Creates test data files with valid and invalid records to thoroughly test program logic and verify system flow
  
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  Understands and identifies the root causes of problems; thinks abstractly on how solve these problems
  
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  Coordinates with users to plan user acceptance testing, alpha and beta testing
  
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  Ensures that system tests are successfully completed and documented, and all problems are resolved
  
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  Identifies the test methodologies and test harness that the team will use
  
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  Develops and maintains up-to-date industry skills in quality assurance and test automation
  
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  Works with others in the group and in the department the processes and technologies, as well as the appropriate areas in which they should be applied
  
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  Determines creative, innovative, and cost-effective ways to meet requirements and deliverables
  
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  Works as an effective team member, producing the best out of each engineer through example
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

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  Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent professional experience
  

Work Experience:

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  5+ years of relevant experience
  

Demonstrated Skills & Abilities:

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  Experience with the full product release cycle on multiple successful software projects
  
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  Verifiable knowledge of the applicable technical systems and functions
  
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  Experience in testing systems for scalability, fault tolerance, load, and other operational areas for a data center based service is beneficial
  
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  Experience testing cloud-based applications in Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery in a service-oriented architecture preferred
  
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  Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  
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  Experience in testing products in an Agile development life cycle
  
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  History of learning and adapting quickly
  
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  Empirical, analytical, engineering mindset
  
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  Self-starter and an independent worker
  
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  This job operates in a professional office environment
  
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  To successfully perform the essential functions of the job there may be physical requirements which need to be met such as sitting for long periods of time and using computer monitors/equipment
  

EEO Employer

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