Sr Software Tester/QA Analyst(W2, Richmond, VA Candidates Only)

 Sr Software Tester/QA Analyst

600 E Main St, Richmond VA 23219

Client: State of VA-TAX

$40 per hour W2

ON SITE: 2-3 days/week. Parking is NOT available for contractors

 Sr. Test Analyst – performed manual and/or automated testing using industry standard testing tools, standards, and methodologies.
seeks a qualified person who works well with teams and have excellent communicator with the ability to deal effectively with the functional and non-functional teams within IT Services as well as business users. The Senior Test Analyst will also co-ordinate UAT users and assist in the preparation of UAT test scripts. The ability to work within, and contribute to a team environment and build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, users and colleagues.

The ideal candidate should have 8 + years of experience in the following:

Responsibilities & Expectations:

• ISEB / ISTQB qualification in Software Testing to practitioner level or equivalent qualifications or experience.

• Proficiency in implementing and executing testing strategies, plans, methodologies and frameworks in support of Agile development

• Experience of using test management/ Version Control tools (Azure DevOps/ TFS/ Git) and extensive experience writing test cases in Gherkin.

• Experience in writing Complex SQL queries for Creating and Maintenance of test data to support automation testing and Business users

• Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, XML,

• Knowledge of programming language e.g. Ruby, Java OR Python

• Experience working in Window and Linux environment

• Experience in reviewing metrics to identify areas for process optimization, Conduct dry run/smoke testing to ensure scripts readiness and Execute automation scripts

• Gather requirements from the Business Analyst to understand the project, analyze requirements, identify gaps in the requirements, skill sets required and provide LOE

• Provide Test Scenarios/ Cases walkthrough and seek customer sign off inclusive of Prioritization of Test cases, Optimization options

• A thorough understanding of risk-based testing

• Test the defect and update the status, conduct root cause analysis of the defects logged and assist developers in recreating bugs

• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in both verbal and written communications

• Strong analytical, interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary due to the dynamic nature of collaborations with engineering teams and solving complex system problems together

Required: 8 Years

·       ISEB / ISTQB qualification in Software Testing to practitioner level or equivalent

·       Proficiency in implementing and executing testing strategies, plans, methodologies and frameworks in support of Agile development

·       Experience of using test management/ Version Control tools (Azure DevOps/ TFS/ Git) and extensive experience writing test cases in Gherkin

·       Experience in writing Complex SQL queries for Creating and Maintenance of test data to support automation testing and Business users

·       Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, XML

·       Knowledge of programming language e.g. Ruby, Java OR Python

·       Experience working in Window and Linux environment