Junior QA Consultant

Padmore Global Connections LLC; Atlanta (GA); Ibrido; USD 55.000 - 59.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Padmore Global Connections LLC is seeking a QA Tester/Analyst for a contract role with the Georgia Dept. of Transportation. The position is hybrid and involves planning, tracking, and executing the test lifecycle across projects under tight budgets.

The candidate will create test plans, run test cycles, analyze results, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and timely delivery. Prior testing in GIS and custom apps is preferred.

Competenze

• Three or more years of testing in software development projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and manage time.
• Experience with test automation and test scripts.
• Familiarity with RTM and UAT readiness.

Mansioni

• Create and document test plans, scenarios, and test cases; execute tests and report issues.
• Run tests on GIS components and custom applications; interact with multiple teams.
• Operate in Agile environments to support testing needs and deliverables.
• Ensure tests align with QA standards and metrics; identify bottlenecks and risks.
• Support business partners, PMO, and vendor teams to understand requirements.
• Report weekly status to QA Testing Lead; participate in defect triage meetings.

Conoscenze

Three years testing experience

Strong communication

Task prioritization

Analytical mind

Cross-functional collaboration

Manual & automated testing

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, or similar

Strumenti

GitHub

ServiceNow

TFS

JIRA

Descrizione del lavoro

Interview Type

Either Web Cam or In Person

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

Under direct supervision, maintains and troubleshoots computers, servers, peripherals, and/or applications. Implements consistent procedures and standards for general system maintenance in consultation with the Information Systems staff.

Complete Description

Under broad supervision, the QA Tester/Analyst will drive the overall QA planning/tracking and reporting for project(s), as well as execution of test lifecycle deliverables per standard methodology and procedures to ensure successful Test Strategy/plan implementation for the Georgia Dept. of Transportation (GDOT). While the intent may be a long-term tenure, this position is subject to annual budget restrictions. The initial contract is through the end of this fiscal year and is anticipated to be renewed July 1st.

Candidates that were submitted previously to Req ID: 751006 need not reapply.

While the intent may be a long-term tenure, this position is subject to annual budget restrictions. The initial contract is through the end of this fiscal year and is anticipated to be renewed July 1st.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Experience in testing Custom applications.
• Experience in testing GIS components.
• Actively interact with various teams.
• Create and document test plans, Test Scenarios, test cases , execute tests, analyze results, and report problems and anomalies, all via the lens of business end users
• Operate in Agile approach to support testing needs.
• Ensure Testcases are properly formulated, follow QA standards to ensure metrics are working.
• Work closely and collaboratively with business partners, PMO and Vendor technical delivery teams to understand business requirements
• Ensure software testing is done on-time and as planned and notify management about bottlenecks and other issues and risks
• Assist Business subject matter experts and business analysts in the development of UAT test scenarios leveraging test cases
• Participate in defect triage meetings and demos
• Report weekly status to Quality Assurance Testing Lead
• Candidate Pay Range: $39.92- 43.00 per hr.
• Local Only - Hybrid Work Schedule

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business, or similar

General Experience

• At least Three (3) years of experience with testing in software development projects.
• Experience in mid-scale or large-scale system development projects (including using test automation, test strategy, developing and executing test scripts and test plans)
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to review and analyze system specifications (e.g. System Requirements, Business Requirements, Design Documents, etc.)
• Able to perform manual testing and/or automated testing using the supported tools.
• Identify missing testcases, create new test cases and modify existing testcase for more completed accurate and efficient Test Coverage.
• Experience in documenting Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTM) and confirming applications are ready for UAT
• Ability to prepare sample data for testing.
• Skills in System testing, parallel/comparative testing, QA testing, performance and load testing, regression testing, security testing, business continuity/disaster recovery testing, post-go-live testing/validation
• Experience with mobile device testing is a plus.
• Analytical mind and skills in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and issue isolation
• Able to work with cross-functional teams to validate product quality throughout the development life cycle
• Experience with GitHub, ServiceNow, TFS, JIRA

Specialized Experience

• Experience in STLC concepts and best practices.
• Experience in running tests for application functions.
• Experience with SDLC and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with defect management tools (TFS / JIRA)
• Preferred to have experience with public sector.

Preferred training or software testing certifications

• International Software Testing Qualifications Board
• Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST)