QA Project Tester Job at HarmonyTech in Washington DC

HarmonyTech is seeking a QA Tester with hands-on software testing experience. The QA Tester will collaborate closely with the QA Team and other development staff, to deliver solutions that meet or exceed client expectations. This candidate must posses knowledge of different test techniques and practical experience in their proper application. They must understand database principles with experience in working with data for purposes of analysis, trouble-shooting, and testing validation. The candidate also should have knowledge writing SQL statements to extract test data to perform validation on complex report calculations and that back-end data is correctly represented. Working as a member of the project team in support of systems and software testing, specific Estimating and developing the testing strategies • Testing and reviewing QA Artifacts • Supporting users during user acceptance testing • Performing testing for all releases, including compliance / security patching and hardware / software upgrades (some weekend work is to be expected). • Planning and supporting testing for disaster recovery testing • Provide manual testing for the system • Test applications for correctness, reliability, consistency, and ease of use. • Perform hands-on testing, execute test cases and scripts independently and in a team environment. • Working knowledge of 508 testing. • Able to work on Test Analysis report and Requirements Traceability Matrix as a QA deliverables • Perform exploratory testing • Perform backend testing • Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases. • Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities. • Tracking new requirements for project • Provide high through-put, high quality testing without missing deadlines. • Analyze test requirements (implicit and explicit), failure modes, quality factors and specifications to develop quality tests and procedures. • Escalate issues that may affect project deliverable or quality as needed • Represent the QA team in meetings when necessary • Analyzes risks and mitigation to manage those risks Relevant testing experience 4-6 years • Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field • Experience in creating and executing test scripts and performing QA functions for custom application development projects. • Creative solving of technical problems - to ensure the ability translate technical requirements test plans • Experiences in Quality Management Software and Processes • Knowledge and experience in technical aspects of software solution being tested • Experience with Agile testing • Experience with back-end testing, accessing, and manipulating databases using SQL a plus • Experience with Web Services (Soap, Rest) testing using tools such as SoapUI and Fiddler a plus • Strong working knowledge of the desktop/web applications • Ability to think outside the box and work independently with little supervision and in a team environment • If you are interested and feel that you would excel in the position, we invite you to apply. During this phase of our recruiting effort, we will not be able to accept telephone calls. We have been delivering information technology services and solutions across the Federal government and commercial clients for over a decade. Our employees are the most important assets of our company because they delivery value and care for our clients. We are a company of passionate technologist constantly evolving in our understanding and application of technology to best fulfill our client’s mission needs. We operate under a flat and efficient organizational structure to ensure our hand-picked consultants have the flexibility to take risks and be innovative. We typically work in small, agile teams as we design and develop solutions to address our client’s business challenges. Our success is measured with every satisfied customer and employee. You have a passion for solving our customers complex business problems • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (company contributes 80% of the entire premium) • Short/Long Term Disability Coverage • Life and AD&D Insurance • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee Referral Bonus • Paid Federal Holidays • Legal HarmonyTech believes in a policy of equal employment and opportunity for all people based on merit. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Additionally, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of HarmonyTech.