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Short Description:

The Tester is a member of a team which plans, constructs, and executes product tests, system tests, unit tests, load tests, volume tests, network tests as well as works with others for release control processes.

Complete Description:

Years of Relevant Experience: 4 plus years.

Preferred Education: 4 year college degree or equivalent technical study.

All roles specified in Test 1 & 2 ---  Create test models for product test and release control (plans, data, and scripts).

Conduct structured walk-throughs

Execute assembly or product tests.

Meet time estimates for assigned tasks.

Communicate accurate and useful 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.

Develop, update, and maintain testing standards and procedures.

Resolve testing process questions / issues.

Assist in the planning, creation, and control of the test environments.

Conduct inspections; resolve issues.

Coordinate and execute assembly or product tests with the Test Team, Application Team and the Program Manager.

Assist Team Lead or Test Team Lead in monitoring estimated-time-to-complete (ETC) and actuals for assigned tasks.

Work with Test Team members to enhance their testing skills and build technical and business knowledge.

Update and test release installation procedures.

Generally aware of new developments in industry and processes and ability to apply to work as appropriate.

Determine time estimates and schedule for work efforts.

Define and utilize entry / exit criteria for testing.

Schedule the design of structured walk-throughs or inspections; resolve issues.

Work with users to ensure that solutions meet business requirements.

Anticipate and resolve issues specific to the team.

Determine time estimates and schedule for own work and resolve issues in a timely manner.

Identify and track issues, risks and action items.

Plus the following:

Review and understand the Test Team work plan.

Assist in managing and directing Test Team processes.

Anticipate, identify, track and resolve issues and risks affecting own work and work of the Test and/or Application Teams.  Develop contingency plans as necessary.

Research problems before approaching the Team Lead or Test Team Lead for assistance.

Assist or guide Testers as needed.

Develop understanding of system business requirements supported by the Test team

Assist Application Teams to plan and execute component and assembly tests.

Participate in assembly or product test execution as required.

**The client is looking for someone with a considerable amount of ‘hands on’ experience performing the testing and analyzing results. 

Skills/Experience necessary for this position:

•             Experience creating test cases based on written project documentation and verbal direction

•             Experience testing web based user interfaces against all documented requirements

•             Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards and how to test user interfaces for compliance

•             Ability to generate test case interface files in XML, fixed width, and comma delimited format.

•             Experience testing web services with SOAP UI or a similar product

•             Experience building test cases with automated regression or unit testing tools

•             Ability to effectively communicate bug report findings to development staff

•             Experience with Word and Excel

Skills:

Skill        Required / Desired          Amount               of Experience

Experience creating test cases based on written project documentation and verbal direction

Required             5              Years

Experience testing web based user interfaces against all documented requirements      

Required             5              Years

Ability to generate test case interface files in XML, fixed width, and comma delimited format.

Required             5              Years

Experience testing web services with SOAP UI or a similar product          

Required             5              Years

Experience building test cases with automated regression or unit testing tools  

Required             5              Years

Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards and how to test user interfaces for compliance              

Desired                1              Years

Ability to effectively communicate bug report findings to development staff      

Required             5              Years

Experience with Word and Excel              

Required             5              Years