GlobalPoint is hiring: Sr Software Tester/QA Analyst in Richmond
GlobalPoint, Richmond, VA, US
ITQM - Sr. Test Analyst - performed manual and/or automated testing using industry standard testing tools, standards, and methodologies. Client 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