Note: Resource must be available to work onsite at client facility in Chantilly, VA or remote.
Job Title: Professional - Data Quality Assurance Analyst
Description:
Performs formal software testing activities for complex software applications. Responsible for planning and executing SIT across major, and minor releases. They will design, develop, and configure software test scripts to validate application functionality. They will participate in requirements gathering sessions, and will work with team members to identify requirements, and test application functionality. Reviews user requirements documentation; assists in development of test plans; develops test data to be used in performing tests; and transforms test plans into automation test scripts. They will also assist in creation of manual tests. Ensures proper execution of automation test scripts and documentation of test results in tracking systems. Analyses test results, documents conclusions, and makes recommendations that are fully supported by test results.
Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:
Participate in requirements gathering sessions
Create Manual and Automation Test Plans for application testing
Create Manual Test Cases for SIT testing, and Automation Test Scripts for SIT testing including the identification, collection and/or creation of test data
Execute frontend, and backend tests
Maintain quality testing standards and procedures
Assist in the planning, creation and control of the test environment(s)
Participate in structured walk-throughs, and peer reviews
Participate in the coordination, and execution of release testing
Setup automation test frameworks
Determine and meet time estimates, and schedules for testing efforts
Proven ability to work independently, and as a team member
Required Skills:
Strong understanding of the full life-cycle (SDLC) with Agile/Scrum experience
A strong understanding of Web-based applications
Strong understanding of different types of Manual and Automated Testing methodologies (unit, system integration, regression, compatibility & performance etc.) and an ability to plan/execute accordingly
Experience supporting customers in CAT/UAT testing
Proven ability to Plan, Develop, Deploy Automated Test Frameworks and Scripts based upon BDD (Cucumber) / ATDD approach
Experience using Java/Ruby Automation Frameworks, including framework development
Experience with Build Processes using Jenkins or Cloud Management
Strong written and verbal communication skills (ability to translate between business and technical concepts)
5+ years’ extensive experience developing automation tests in Selenium (TestNG)
3+ years’ experience developing automated tests with Selenium / SOAPUI
3+ years’ experience with Cucumber BDD Framework
2+ years’ experience working with a Relational Database
3+ years’ experience working with Java development/principles
3+ years’ experience working with defect tracking tools such as ALM/JIRA/Bugzilla
Experience working with XML
Proven ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences, both business and technical Proven ability to identify, define, and document business requirements (functional and system)
Proven ability to participate in requirements analysis, validation and verification, ensuring that requirement statements are complete, consistent, concise, comprehensible, traceable, feasible, unambiguous, and verifiable
Proven ability to track, and fully document changes to business requirements (both functional and system)
Proven ability to clearly communicate requirements to other development team members
Manage changes to requirements throughout the project life-cycle
Preferred Skills:
Experience with JAVA OOP for Automation Frameworks
Strong DevOps skills (not mandatory)
Ability to be flexible, and think analytically in a problem-solving environment
Ability to solve problems to complex business processes
Proven ability to develop, and maintain system documentation
Ability to work independently with minimal direction