Test Scripts Writer - FAST

Astyra Corporation; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Astyra Corporation is seeking a Test Scripts Writer on a 9-month contract in the Durham, NC area. The hybrid role entails developing and executing automated test scripts using qTest and TOSCA, analyzing requirements, and coordinating test results with a cross-functional team.

Ideal candidates have at least 5 years in test automation, strong analytical and communication skills, and experience with web/GUI/client-server/database testing.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with qTest, TOSCA and NeoLoad.
• Experience testing web, GUI, client/server and database apps.
• Experience with requirements analysis and automated test case/script development.
• Experience with manual or automated testing, test plans and reviewing test cases.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Stable work history.
• Experience with testing Curam products is highly desired (1 year).
• Experience testing for health and human services projects is highly desired (1 year).
• Experience writing and executing SQL to validate or test (6 months).
• Experience navigating UNIX platforms (6 months).
• Experience developing and executing TOSCA automation test scripts (6 months).
• Experience using Jira and SharePoint (1 year).

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and implementation of a technology-based services program as a Test Scripts Writer.
• Analyze business requirements for testability and completeness using Functional Spec, Business Requirements, and Technical Design Documents.
• Develop requirements into test conditions, test cases, and test scripts.
• Develop and execute scripts using qTest to thoroughly test software.
• Automate test scripts using TOSCA.
• Review test cases and testing artifacts for accuracy and completeness.
• Coordinate testing reports and reproduce test cases for issues.
• Collaborate with product team to diagnose, recreate problems and implement solutions.
• Perform test scripting, data collection and analysis per project plan.
• Ensure adherence to standard practices and procedures.

Skills

Test planning

Analytical reasoning

Communication

Prioritization

Adaptability

Tools

qTest

TOSCA

NeoLoad

UNIX

Jira

SharePoint

Job description

Test Scripts Writer– FAST

This is a 9-month contract position

Hybrid – Durham, NC

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development and implementation of a technology-based services program as a Test Scripts Writer.
• Analyze business requirements for testability and completeness using:
  • Functional Specification Documents
  • Business Requirements Documents
  • Technical Design Documents
• Develop requirements into test conditions, test cases, and test scripts.
• Develop and execute scripts using qTest to thoroughly test software, ensuring proper operation and freedom from defects.
• Automate developed test scripts using TOSCA.
• Review test cases and other testing artifacts to ensure the accuracy and completeness of all test artifacts.
• Coordinate testing reports and track testing problems by providing reproducible test cases.
• Work with other product team members to diagnose and recreate problems, prioritize and implement solutions, and close problem reports.
• Perform test scripting, data collection, and analysis according to the project plan and schedule.
• Ensure adherence to standard practices and procedures.

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

• Experience and proficiency in using test tools, including qTest, TOSCA, and NeoLoad — Required: 5 years
• Experience testing web, GUI, client/server, and database applications — Required: 5 years
• Experience with requirements analysis and automated test case/script development — Required: 5 years
• Experience with manual or automated testing, testing tools, writing test plans, and reviewing test cases — Required: 5 years
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills — Required
• Good oral and written communication skills in order to interact on a daily basis with system developers, business analysts, and others — Required
• Ability to prioritize tasks within the project and work with minimal supervision or guidance — Required
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment — Required
• Stable work history — Required
• Experience with testing Curam products — Highly Desired: 1 year
• Experience testing for a health and human services project — Highly Desired: 1 year
• Experience writing and executing SQL to validate or test — Desired: 6 months
• Experience navigating on a UNIX platform — Desired: 6 months
• Experience developing and executing TOSCA automation test scripts — Desired: 6 months
• Experience using Jira and SharePoint — Desired: 1 year