QA Tester

Decca Consulting; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework options

Occasional in-person meetings

Job summary

Decca Consulting is seeking an experienced Application Tester to support a large-scale enterprise information-sharing system. You will lead system testing, perform UAT, validate requirements, manage defects, and grow automation frameworks.

Responsibilities include testing web services/APIs with SoapUI and Postman, creating tests, and delivering robust reports. Proficiency in Java or C#, SQL, and DevOps collaboration are essential. Telework is available with occasional in-person meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Computer Technology, or related field.
• 5–7 years of software testing/QA experience.
• Proficiency in Java or C# and knowledge of software design patterns.
• Experience with NIEM XML or complex XML standards.
• Experience with SOA technologies and web service testing.
• Strong Microsoft SQL Server/SQL skills.
• Experience with automation framework development and data-driven testing.
• Knowledge of Extent Reports, Git/GitHub, and DevOps.
• Experience with IBM Rational Jazz Suite is a plus.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test cases, scenarios, and test plans.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, system, and UAT testing.
• Validate requirements and traceability matrices.
• Test web services/APIs using SoapUI and Postman.
• Create test reports and document defects using defect management tools.
• Support defect investigation and resolution.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation frameworks and test suites.
• Integrate automated testing with DevOps/CI/CD.
• Perform data-driven automation testing and use Extent Reports.
• Write complex SQL queries for database testing.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, project managers, and stakeholders.
• Prepare testing reports and presentations when required.

Skills

Java

C#

SOA technologies

SQL

Automation testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

SoapUI

Postman

Extent Reports

Git/GitHub

DevOps

IBM Rational Jazz Suite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Application Tester to support a large-scale enterprise information-sharing system. The candidate will be responsible for system testing, UAT, requirements validation, defect management, test automation, and maintaining automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test cases, scenarios, and test plans.
• Perform functional, integration, regression, system, and UAT testing.
• Validate requirements and traceability matrices.
• Test web services/APIs using SoapUI and Postman.
• Create test reports and document defects using defect management tools.
• Support defect investigation and resolution.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance automation frameworks and test suites.
• Integrate automated testing with DevOps/CI/CD.
• Perform data-driven automation testing and use Extent Reports.
• Write complex SQL queries for database testing.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, project managers, and stakeholders.
• Prepare testing reports and presentations when required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Computer Technology, or related field.
• 5–7 years of software testing/QA experience.
• Proficiency in Java or C# and knowledge of software design patterns.
• Experience with NIEM XML or complex XML standards.
• Experience with SOA technologies and web service testing.
• Strong Microsoft SQL Server/SQL skills.
• Experience with automation framework development and data-driven testing.
• Knowledge of Extent Reports, Git/GitHub, and DevOps.
• Experience with IBM Rational Jazz Suite is a plus.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and teamwork skills.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM with telework available and occasional in-person meetings