Software Tester - Raleigh, United States - Vector Consulting, Inc

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    Technology / Internet
    Description

    Our government client is looking for an experienced Software Tester on a 12+ months renewable contract role in Raleigh, NC.

    Position: Software Tester

    About the role:

    The agency is seeking a IT Senior Tester to perform QA and Testing work related to support the MES modules. This position is responsible for the following activities related to a critical system being developed in-house at the State:

    *Experience assessing the testability of requirements and developing test cases based on Business Requirements and Software Design Documents.

    Experience in the execution of functional, integration and regression tests.

    *Experience developing SQL queries and use of SQL tools.

    *Experience in scripting automated Test Suites.

    Experience in the review, analysis and reporting of test results.

    *Experience with Test and Defect Management Tools. HP ALM, JIRA preferred.

    *Experience on testing web applications, REST API, SAML SSO.

    Must be an excellent team player and be able to prioritize concurrent deadlines.

    Ability to communicate effectively and be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

    Proficiency in MS Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.


    •Work with end users to ensure user acceptance testing is thorough and complete


    •Employees should be able to work independently with minimal supervision.


    •Experience with Agile Methodology and Scrum.


    •Collaborates with developers to identify potential test automation opportunities, defines suitable test automation frameworks/strategies.


    •Collaborate with the product owner to analyze requirements and identify impact areas and use cases.

    Required/Desired Skills and Experience:

    • 2 years of Demonstrated proficiency in conducting QA and testing of web applications Required
    • 5 years of Experience assessing the testability of requirements and developing test cases based on Business Requirements and Software Design Documents Required
    • 5 years of Experience in the execution of functional, integration and regression tests Required
    • 2 years of Hands on Experience with Test and Defect Management Tools. HP ALM, JIRA Highly desired
    • 3 years of Experience in the review, analysis and reporting of test results Required
    • 5 years of Experience on testing REST API, SAML SSO Required
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability present to both technical and business audiences Desired
    • 2 years of Proven experience developing SQL queries and use of SQL tools Required
    • 3 years of Experience with Agile Methodology and Scrum Highly desired
    • 3 years of Experience in scripting automated Test Suites Required
    • 3 years of Experience in working with the Business Teams to write Business and QA Documents Required
    • Local candidates only accepted Required

    About Vector:

    Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY

    "Celebrating 30 years of service."