Software Tester and Quality

Arete Technologies, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arete Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Software Tester and Quality Analyst to join their Quality Assurance Team in Austin, Texas. The role involves working on translating requirements into test cases, analyzing results, and ensuring that both business and functional requirements are met.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in QA methodologies and tools, including Quality Center and QTP. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential to advance the software testing process and ensure comprehensive test coverage.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a QA Analyst/Software Tester.
• 7+ years of IT technical writing experience.
• 7+ years advanced experience with MS Office including Excel and Word.
• 4+ years automated testing experience using QTP/VB script.

Responsibilities

• Assist QA Lead in creating comprehensive test plans and strategies.
• Execute functional, system, and regression testing of custom software.
• Create automation test scripts using descriptive programming in QTP.
• Report and track defects, verify fixes, and perform follow-up activities.

Skills

Quality Center 11.0

Quick Test Professional

Scripting Languages

SQL

Oracle DB2

Technical Writing

MS Office

QTP/VB script

Functional Testing

Database Structure

Tools

Load Runner

Defect Management Tools

Crystal Reports 9.0

Oracle Reports

Job description

Job Description

Software Tester and Quality Analyst

This worker will work with the Quality Assurance Team as a Software Tester and Quality Analyst. Assist with translating requirements into test cases to provide traceability and analyzing the results of system and integrated testing to ensure business and functional requirements are met. Assist Quality Assurance Team with various testing as needed. Work is performed under general supervision of QA lead with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment within the parameters of established policies and procedures.

MUST HAVE

• 7+ years’ experience as a QA Analyst/Software Tester
• 7+ years’ experience with Quality Center 11.0; Quick Test Professional 11,10, 9.5, 9.2; Scripting Languages; SQL; Oracle DB2
• 7+ years IT technical writing experience
• 7+ years advanced experience with MS Office including Excel and Word
• 4+ years’ experience with EIR accessibility and required specification (i.e. US Section 508 and WCAG2.0) and working on tasks that implemented solutions which were tested for and adhered to those standards and specifications
• 4+ years automated testing experience using QTP/VB script and descriptive programming (scripts from scratch)
• 4+ years’ experience in the Systems development lifecycle, such as Waterfall and Agile environment
• 4+ years’ experience and knowledge with build deployments and software configuration management
• 4+ years knowledge and experience with functional and integration software testing techniques
• 4+ years admin experience using all the QC modules
• 4+ years working knowledge of database table structure and queries with the ability to create complex joined/nested SQL queries "from scratch" and correctly evaluate their outcomes
• 4+ years’ experience writing functions/re-usable actions that will be used across all application suites

NICE TO HAVE

• 5+ years web logic experience including Load Runner, Test Director, Defect Management Tools, Crystal Reports 9.0, Oracle Reports, and VB Data Reports

ROLERESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist QA Lead in creating comprehensive test plans and test strategies based on development and software requirements.
• Perform writing and executing of manual test cases.
• Advance the software testing process through development and execution of test scenarios; and execute the functional, system and regression testing of proprietary and custom software.
• Create automation test scripts using descriptive programming in QTP and enhance current automation framework to make it more robust.
• Develop Test scenarios using QC and create and maintain traceability using the tool.
• Perform back end testing by creating and executing database queries.
• Report and track defects, verify fixes, and perform follow - up activities to ensure that issues are resolved.
• Help create and track test metrics for project reporting purposes.
• Provide verbal updates and status, communicating progress through the generation of test reports, performing risk analysis, and reporting status of testing coverage and testing progress and issues.
• Contribute to, define, and implement the agency's quality assurance processes and methodologies.
• Analyze and evaluate requirements, specifications and design documents for quality defects.
• Participate in design specification and technical document reviews.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.