QA Tester

Stem Xpert; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Q.A. Tester III to provide leadership on complex test projects. Located in Gilbert, AZ, this role requires an undergraduate degree and 4+ years in Software Testing/Quality Assurance. Responsibilities include analyzing requirements, creating test cases, and managing testing activities through the software development lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have skills in Agile methodologies, various testing tools, and strong analytical abilities. This is a contract position for 8 months.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Software Testing/Quality Assurance (SQA).
• Experience with web service testing tools like SoapUI and SOAtest.
• Solid understanding of relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Analyze testability of requirements.
• Design and prepare test strategy and testing artifacts.
• Create test cases based on requirements.

Skills

Software Testing

Quality Assurance

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Agile Methodologies

Education

Undergraduate degree in CS/CE/CIS/MIS/Engineering/Technology

Tools

Microsoft Test Manager

SoapUI

SQL

Job description

Company Overview

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI, TEKWISSEN™ provides a unique portfolio of innovative capabilities that seamlessly combines clients insights, strategy, design, software engineering and systems integration. Our tightly integrated offerings are tailored to each client’s requirements and span the services spectrum from Application Development/Maintenance, testing, Technology Consulting & staffing. The company is primarily focused on information technology, engineering, healthcare, financial technology and contingent workforce solutions. It operates in seven business segments including Commercial, Professional & Technical, EMEA Commercial, and EMEA Professional & Technical. The company provides professional and technical expertise in the fields of Telecom, Education, Banking, Retail, e-commerce, Automotive, Life Science, Insurance, legal, healthcare, among others. It also offers outsourcing, consulting, recruitment, career transition, and vendor management services.

We strongly believe: "If something cannot be measured, it cannot be managed."

TEKWISSEN™ measures all of these processes and applies corrective interventions to manage the quality process at its core.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D.

Recognitions

• 2015 – America’s Fastest Growing Company by Inc.com
• 2015 – SPARK FastTrack Award from Ann Arbor SPARK
• 2015 – Honoree of Diversity Focused Company by Corp! Magazine
• 2014 – America’s Fastest Growing Company by Inc.com
• 2014 – Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
• 2014 – DiSciTech Award in Technology by Corp! Magazine
• 2014 – DiSciTech TECHNOLOGY Company of the year by Corp! Magazine
• 2014 – SPARK FastTrack Award from Ann Arbor SPARK

Specialties

Enterprise Solutions, Web Development, Data Warehousing, Systems Integration, IT Security, Storage Technologies, Development and Delivery, Business Intelligence, Telecommunications, Consulting and Planning, Network design, Implementation & Administration

Job Description

Role: Q.A. Tester III (5-7 Years)

Location: Gilbert, AZ

Duration: 8 months

POSITION PURPOSE: Provides leadership and expertise on complex test projects to test teams, including: Planning, driving, managing, and coordinating testing activities through all phases of the software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes testability of requirements
• Designs and prepares test strategy & approach, testing metrics and other testing artifacts
• Creates test cases based on requirements and conducts reviews with development team/business users
• Prioritizes and executes functional tests and regression tests
• Reports defects, raises issues or concerns to project team
• Creates and maintains quality assurance standards and processes
• Monitors common business specific quality measurement frameworks and tracks improvement against predefined metrics
• Plans and deploys software testing and project management processes based on the current methodologies of the company
• Creates and monitors quality assurance related activities at both the program and project level
• Assesses risk to quality based upon results of verification and validation
• Reports software defects; raises issues/concerns regarding issue prioritization
• Coordinates activities across multiple teams, including but not limited to development and project management

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in CS/CE/CIS/MIS/Engineering/Technology related field or equivalent experience and or training. 4+ years of experience in Software Testing/Quality Assurance (SQA)
• Testing tools experience (Microsoft Test Manager, Rally, Client ALM, SQL, Etc.)
• Experience with web service testing (SoapUI, SOAtest)
• Strong software analysis skills
• Advanced understanding of Quality Management and best practices with regard to testing techniques, methodologies, processes, tools, artifacts, and measurement
• Thorough knowledge of Agile software development
• Solid understanding of relational databases
• Advanced abilities with use of reference materials and other resources to complete tasks
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines and prioritize projects in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment