Temp to Perm : Software Test Engineer

Collabera; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT staffing firm is seeking a Software Test Engineer in St Paul, MN. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software testing, responsible for test preparation, execution, and defect reporting. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, along with knowledge of various test methodologies and tools. This position offers a temporary to permanent contract of 6 months, with opportunities for career growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software testing.
• Ability to document defects and follow procedures.
• Experience with test automation and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for software testing, including requirements analysis.
• Perform test preparation, execution, and results analysis.
• Report defects based on test results.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving ability

Leadership skills

Knowledge of test methodologies

Knowledge of HVAC systems

Education

Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related discipline

Tools

JIRA

MS Office applications

MS Project

Job description

About Collabera
Collabera is the largest minority-owned Information Technology (IT) staffing firm in the U.S., with more than $525 million in sales revenue and a global presence that represents approximately 10,000 professionals across North America (U.S., Canada), Asia Pacific (India, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia) and the United Kingdom. We support our clients with a strong recruitment model and a sincere commitment to their success, which is why more than 75% of our clients rank us amongst their top three staffing suppliers.

Not only are we committed to meeting and exceeding our customer’s needs, but we are committed to our employees’ satisfaction as well. We believe our employees are the cornerstone of our success and we make every effort to ensure their satisfaction throughout their tenure with Collabera. As a result of these efforts, we have been recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as the “Best Staffing Firm to Work For” for four consecutive years since 2012. With over forty offices globally and a presence in seven countries, Collabera provides staff augmentation, managed services and direct placement services to Global 2000 Corporations. Collabera is ranked amongst the top 10 IT staffing firms in the U.S., and for the past 24 years we have continued to grow rapidly year after year.

For consultants and employees, Collabera offers an enriching experience that promotes career growth and lifelong learning. Visit www.collabera.com to learn more about our latest job openings.

Awards and Recognitions
--Staffing Industry Analysts: Best Staffing Firm to Work For (2015, 2014, 2013, 2012)
--Staffing Industry Analysts: Largest U.S. Staffing Firms (2015, 2014, 2013)
--Staffing Industry Analysts: Largest Minority Owned IT Staffing Firm in the US.

Job Description

Job Title: Software Test Engineer

Location: St Paul, MN

Duration: 6 months (Temp to Perm)

Summary Of Position:

• Responsible for software testing, including requirements analysis, test preparation, execution, results analysis, and defect reporting.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline. 10+ years of experience required.

Skills and Competencies:

• Verbal and written communication skills, analytical thinking and problem solving ability.
• Ability to work independently, follow procedure steps, and document defects.
• Ability to maintain a pleasant and cooperative temperament with internal and external customers. Ability to meet short and long term deadlines.
• Ability to work with, mentor, and lead other test resources.
• Ability to lead complete testing projects, contribute to the development of testing tools, and acquire significant domain knowledge.
• Knowledge of different test methodologies, tools, and practices. Knowledge of software automation to include scripting , debugging, execution, and analysis.
• Experience with dynamic software/electro-mechanical systems.
• Build, test, and deploy supporting test systems.
• Knowledge of HVAC, building control systems and devices a plus. Understanding of object oriented and component based product development.
• Ability to think "outside of the box" to offer creative solutions to problems.

Qualifications

It would be good if the candidate had experience in the following areas:

• Management (perhaps as a PM), Agile teams (Scrum Master?), work with offshore teams, JIRA for task management, MS Office applications, MS Project. Test certification (such as CQA, CSTE, CSTP, CSQE) is a definite plus.

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