Software Tester

Groupe Kardol; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe Kardol is seeking a Software Tester to join a six-month contract in Rochester, MN. The role focuses on software quality assurance, documenting product validation and coordinating testing efforts across projects.

You will work with developers and QA peers to ensure reliable releases and maintain quality records. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with testing lifecycle concepts, proficiency in MS Office tools, and the ability to communicate clearly with technical and business

Qualifications

• Experience with software development lifecycles and product validation.
• Ability to prepare testing reports and coordinate project testing.
• Mentor test teams on the software test process.
• Strong skills in MS Office and browser testing.

Responsibilities

• Define, perform and document product validation for new/modified applications.
• Investigate operational problems with engineering and technical personnel.
• Maintain quality records and metrics status reports; guide lower-level personnel on quality controls.
• Devises and applies quality controls for in-house and vended products.
• Assist in the execution of quality reviews under project direction.
• Maintain test libraries and scripts in test management tools (e.g., Quality Centre).

Skills

Software testing lifecycle

Testing reports

Mentoring testers

Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Documentation skills

Test preparation

Test automation basics

Test management tools

Tools

Quality Centre

Job description

Software Tester Job Summary:Talent Senior ServiceNow Developer is in search of a Software Tester for a contract position in Rochester, MN. The opportunity will be six months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Position Summary

This position provides software quality assurance services for projects and systems.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Supports the development of deliverables, which include defines, performs and documenting product validation for new and/or modified applications.
• Investigates operational and process problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel.
• Maintains quality records and metrics status reports; guides and directs lower-level personnel on the setup and performance of quality controls.
• Devises and applies quality controls for in-house and vended products.
• Assists in the execution of quality reviews under the direction of the project team or a senior quality colleague.
• May need to maintain test library and scripts in test management tools. (e.g. Quality Centre).

Qualifications

• Experienced with software development lifecycles as they relate to product verification and validation.
• Experienced with the preparation of testing reports and coordinating project testing.
• Experienced in mentoring test colleagues and project teams on the software test process.
• Strong background in productivity software:e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and browsers.
• Knows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures from a field of specialization (testing, software development, or data management).
• Must possess strong analytical thinking skills, excellent documentation skills, an ability to interact with people at all levels, and possess skills in coping with ambiguous situations.
• Must have the ability to direct projects, participate in teams, and work independently to make decisions appropriate for the business and technical environment.
• Requires strong analytical, organizational and interaction skills.
• Able to cross-analyze software development documentation (business requirements, function specification, design specification) to ascertain system functionality/features.
• Able to gain an understanding of the applicable systems and business operational practices and procedures as relates to product validation.
• Will be required to communicate with a wide range of audiences (i.e., technical and business).

Preferred

• Project management skills.
• Knowledge of test management tools desired (e.g., Quality Centre).