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QA IT Specialist

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
Work from: 
Vatican City

Offer summary

Qualifications:

8+ years as a Test Analyst or QA Analyst, 5+ years leading large-scale testing, Proficiency in Azure DevOps and test plans, Strong SQL skills in Oracle and MongoDB, Knowledge of automated testing environments.

Key responsabilities:

  • Conduct requirements analysis and test scenario development
  • Execute manual and automated test scripts
  • Manage defect detection, logging, and analysis
  • Report on progress of test execution
  • Assist UAT Leads with testing techniques
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Job description

Job ID: 67033

QA IT Specialist

Our client is looking for a Senior Software Quality Analyst with a strong background in automated software testing. You will provide professional expertise in software test analysis, scripting in manual and automated test frameworks, test execution and reporting, allowing for continuous improvement in test efficiency, test cycle times, and completeness of testing coverage. You will also be responsible for defect management to include detection, analysis, logging, reviewing results with team members and retesting corrections.

This is a hybrid position is Glen Allen, Virginia. T/W/Th in office required.

QA IT Specialist Responsibilities

Requirements analysis and test scenario development.

Ensuring end-to-end traceability from requirements to test cases to test results and securing entrance/exit criteria.

Development, setup, and execution of manual and automated test scripts.

Logging and recording of test outcomes/results.

Identifying, logging, and managing risks to testing schedules.

Implementing mitigation strategies, contingency plans, and communicate/escalate issues, hindrances, and blockers impacting testing using company and industry best practice.

Regular reporting of progress/status of test execution.

Analysis and recovery from execution errors.

Defect management.

Test script libraries management.

Assisting UAT Leads on various testing techniques and tools, issues related to test analysis, scripting, execution, results reporting and monitoring and providing recommendations for improvement.

QA IT Specialist Qualifications

8+ years as a Test Analyst, Quality Assurance Analyst, or closely related testing/QA position.

5+ years leading testing of large-scale production n-tier systems.

Proficiency required in:

UiPath

Oracle SQL

MongoDB

Java Spring application architecture (non-developer)

Linux (navigation/log retrieval)

WebLogic

Competencies, knowledge, and skills:

Must have expertise using all Azure DevOps services including Test Plans.

Developing test scripts in manual and automated test environments for Web and Client Applications (UiPath proficiency required).

Strong SQL query skills in a relational database environment (Oracle).

Strong skills in a non-relational database environment (MongoDB).

Strong planning, negotiating, and influencing skillset.

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.

Critical listening and thinking skills.

Decision making/problem solving skills.

Ability to effectively interact with all levels of management within the organization.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Demonstrates strong analysis and collaboration skills.

Nice to have:

Test driven development (TDD) and Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) experience.

Knowledge of Risk Based and/or Scaled Agile delivery principles.

Experience with Confluent Cloud and Kafka.

Understanding of Cloud computing architecture such as multi-tenant SaaS.

Experience integrating automated testing into a CI/CD pipeline.

Experience in the energy sector or related regulated industry.

Salary: (DOE)

We Offer Benefits!

On the fence about contracting due to benefits availability? Great news! We offer our eligible contractors comprehensive benefits including retirement!! Our benefits include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and a MATCHING 401k.

Meet VanderHouwen

What kind of recruiter do you see yourself working with? One who sees you as a transaction, or one who values you as a whole person with career aspirations to achieve your life's goals? At VanderHouwen we're in it for the long game. Our recruiters focus on YOU to build meaningful, long-term relationships as well as develop a honed knowledge of companies' staffing needs and workplaces. This helps us find you an optimal job match for your unique circumstances!

VanderHouwen is an award-winning, Women & Diversity-Owned, WBENC certified professional staffing firm. Founded in 1987, VanderHouwen places experienced professionals across the nation! Our recruitment teams specialize in either Technology and IT, Engineering, Human Resources, or Accounting and Finance career markets. Partner with us to land your next exciting career!

VanderHouwen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. VanderHouwen does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.

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Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Human Resources, Staffing & Recruiting
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Planning
  • Social Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Collaboration
  • Decision Making
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Negotiation
  • Problem Reporting

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