Senior QA Tester & Release-Control Lead

Smart Cloud Solution; Ohio; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Cloud Solution is seeking a Tester 2 in Columbus, Ohio to plan, construct, and execute diverse product and system tests. The role supports release control processes and requires collaboration with the team to meet deadlines and quality standards.

The candidate will develop test models, execute tests, and communicate status updates while following established testing methodologies and environments. Strong data analysis and Microsoft Office skills are valued.

Qualifications

• Create test models for product test and release control (plans, data, and scripts).
• Execute assembly or product tests.
• Meet time estimates for assigned tasks.
• Communicate accurate status updates.
• Follow quality standards.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Complete assigned tasks.
• Strong communication skills; both written and spoken.
• Define product test plans and criteria for acceptance.
• Resolve testing process questions / issues.
• Assist in planning, creation, and control of test environments.
• Assist Team Lead in monitoring ETC and actuals for tasks.
• Work to enhance testing skills and build technical and business knowledge.
• Update and test release installation procedures.
• Generally aware of new developments in industry and processes and apply as appropriate.
• Determine time estimates and schedule for work efforts.
• Define and utilize entry / exit criteria for testing.
• Determine time estimates and schedule for own work and resolve issues in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Plan, construct, and execute product tests, system tests, unit tests, load tests, and volume tests.
• Work with release control processes and integrate with them.
• Support entry and exit criteria definitions for testing.
• Communicate status updates and meet deadlines.
• Help plan test environments and assist in release procedures.
• Support Team Lead in monitoring estimates and actuals for tasks.

Skills

Formal requirements gathering

Oral and written communication

Teamwork and time management

Agile experience

Organizational and analytical skills

Time estimation and scheduling

Independent work capability

Problem solving

Test planning and criteria definition

Education

4-year college degree

Tools

Git

Azure

SQL

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Microsoft Office

Job description

Smart Cloud Solution is seeking a Tester 2 in Columbus, Ohio to plan, construct, and execute diverse product and system tests. The role supports release control processes and requires collaboration with the team to meet deadlines and quality standards.

The candidate will develop test models, execute tests, and communicate status updates while following established testing methodologies and environments. Strong data analysis and Microsoft Office skills are valued.