Tester

Description:
Diversified Systems is searching for a Tester to create master test plans, define quality assurance parameters, and establish testing strategies aligned with project and business goals. The selected consultant will develop and execute manual and automated testing, build and maintain automated test frameworks, manage software defects, perform root-cause analysis, and collaborate with software developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to support successful product releases.

Responsibilities:

• Create master test plans, define quality assurance parameters, and establish testing strategies aligned with project and business goals.
• Develop and execute detailed manual and automated test scripts and test cases.
• Perform functional, regression, performance, and integration testing.
• Build, maintain, and integrate automated test frameworks and scripts into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Identify, log, track, and troubleshoot software defects using bug-tracking tools and perform root-cause analysis.
• Work closely with software developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure smooth product releases.
• Recommend standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality standards to improve team efficiency.

Requirements:

• 7 years of Agile methodology experience required.
• 7 years of Waterfall methodology experience required.
• 7 years of Scrum methodology experience required.
• 7 years of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience required.
• 7 years of dedicated software testing experience required.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language and SQL for database validation required.
• Hands-on experience with test automation frameworks, API testing tools, and performance testing tools required.
• Experience using requirements traceability matrices to verify that all required components are fully tested and delivered required.
• Strong critical thinking, root-cause analysis, and communication skills to explain technical flaws to non-technical stakeholders required.
• Technical and automation skills required.
• Strong analytical and testing mindset required.
• Certified Software Testing Professional (CSTE) certification required.

Desired Skills:

• 4-year college degree or equivalent technical study highly desired.
• Experience with Salesforce highly desired.
• Experience with Azure DevOps highly desired.
• Experience with Copado highly desired.
• Experience with .NET highly desired.
• Experience with Web UI Automation tools such as Playwright highly desired.
• Experience with API and Contract Testing tools such as Postman and SoapUI highly desired.
• Experience with Performance and Load Testing highly desired.

About Diversified Systems
Founded in 1990, Diversified Systems is an award-winning Technology Services corporation providing all levels of IT project consulting services nationwide. DSI is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with regional offices in the American Midwest and East Coast. We offer our consultants a number of flexible and competitive compensation benefit packages.

Diversified Systems is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
DSI values authenticity and is committed to making sure our employees and partners are valued and respected. At DSI, we believe building a diverse culture is important because we know when people work together, we can achieve better results as a team. DSI realizes that everyone comes from various backgrounds. We celebrate these differences because our employees are our greatest asset as we strive to best meet the needs of those we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts, DSI is focused on advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion by setting high standards to continually evolve our culture. This includes but is not limited to recruiting, community involvement, client delivery, and career development.