360 IT Professionals is hiring: Software Tester and Quality Analyst in Austin

360 IT Professionals is a California-based Minority Business Enterprise specializing in the field of IT Consulting and Staffing. Since our inception, we have been providing industry-leading IT solutions for Staffing and Software Development. We have more than 30 IT Staffing Services contracts across the USA and work closely with Fortune 500 Companies and Key Private sector Agencies. We provide staffing support to more than 10 State Customers across the USA and have successfully staffed for more than 260 roles in the last 6 months. Job Description The Software Tester and Quality Analyst will work with the Quality Assurance Team to assist with translating requirements into test cases, analyzing the results of system and integrated testing, and ensuring business and functional requirements are met. Job Title: Software Tester and Quality Analyst Duration: 12-month contract Location: Austin, Texas Responsibilities Assist with translating requirements into test cases to provide traceability and analyze the results of system and integrated testing to ensure business and functional requirements are met. Assist the Quality Assurance Team with various testing as needed. Work under the general supervision of the QA lead with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment within the parameters of established policies and procedures. Assist the QA Lead in creating comprehensive test plans and test strategies based on development and software requirements. Perform writing and executing of manual test cases. Advance the software testing process through development and execution of test scenarios; and execute the functional, system, and regression testing of proprietary and custom software. Create automation test scripts using descriptive programming in QTP and enhance the current automation framework to make it more robust. Develop Test scenarios using QC and create and maintain traceability using the tool. Perform back-end testing by creating and executing database queries. Report and track defects, verify fixes, and perform follow-up activities to ensure that issues are resolved. Help create and track test metrics for project reporting purposes. Provide verbal updates and status, communicating progress through the generation of test reports, performing risk analysis, and reporting status of testing coverage and testing progress and issues. Contribute to, define, and implement the agency's quality assurance processes and methodologies. Analyze and evaluate requirements, specifications, and design documents for quality defects. Participate in design specification and technical document reviews. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements MUST HAVE: 7+ Years' Experience as a QA Analyst/Software Tester. 7+ Years of Skill in the use of Quality Center 11.0; Quick Test Professional 11,10, 9.5, 9.2; Scripting Languages; SQL; Oracle DB2 7+ Years Prioritization and organizational skills with attention to detail and quality. 7+ Years IT technical writing skills. 7+ Years Advanced with MS Office, including Excel and Word. 4+ Years' Experience with EIR accessibility and required specification (i.e., US Section 508 and WCAG2.0) and working on tasks that implemented solutions which were tested for and adhered to those standards and specifications. 4+ Years Automated testing experience using QTP/VB script, descriptive programming (scripts from scratch). 4+ Years' Experience in the Systems development lifecycle, such as Waterfall and Agile environment. 4+ Years' Experience and knowledge of build deployments and software configuration management. 4+ Years Knowledge of and experience with functional and integration software testing techniques. 4+ Years Knowledge of database table structure and queries. Able to create complex joined/nested SQL queries "from scratch" and correctly evaluate their outcomes. 4+ Years Admin skills and experience using all the QC modules. 4+ Years Skills writing own functions/re-usable actions that will be used across all application suites. PREFERENCES: 5+ Years Web logic; Load Runner, Test Director; Defect Management Tools, Crystal Reports 9.0, Oracle Reports, VB Data Reports Qualifications Bachelor's degree or related field. Additional Information Local candidates preferred. Immediate interview and placement! Any visa status. #J-18808-Ljbffr