QA Tester

Summary:

• Software Tester to validate solutions in mission critical production environments using superior skills in creating and executing test plans and cases.
• 3+ years experience testing enterprise class software in web based environment
• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance with expertise in Security, Performance, Database, and Web testing
• Good working knowledge of software design and development experience using Microsoft technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent understanding of the SDLC and quality processes.
• Experience with Industry standard test automation, test and defect management tools.
• Experience working with in C#, C++, C and Java considered an asset.
• Experience in the Financial Services or Electronic Payments industries considered an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent education and experience.
• Self-starter with strong leadership skills and a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to work under aggressive deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Must pass security, drug and background checks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, execute, and evaluate manual and automated tests for functional, system, regression, and performance testing ensuring traceability and coverage.
• Develop, document, and maintain test deliverables (Test Requirements, Test Plans, Test Cases, Test Procedures, Status Reports and Test Result Summaries).
• Set up and configure relevant test data in test environments.
• Identify, log and track issues in the defect tracking system.
• Record all test results and report test status as required.
• Adhere to QA team best practices, processes and methodologies and provide feedback for continuous improvement goals.
• Work effectively with project team members to resolve quality issues.
• Work effectively with all QA team members to accomplish shared goals.
• Design robust and innovative testing solutions to meet project requirements.
• Mentor other peers on test and quality processes.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Candidate must be an experienced software tester with experience using web applications built in Microsoft Technologies such as the .NET framework, C#, C++, ISAPI, MFC and COM/DCOM.

• Must have strong experience with Industry standard test automation, test and defect management tools.
• Ability to quickly understand testing requirements based on business issues and data challenges of client's organization and industry.
• Experience reviewing and editing testing specifications and making recommendations related to proposed solution.

• Development experience in Visual Studio (C#, C++ or Java) and Microsoft SQL Server 2005 preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Mature, confident team player motivated by a fast paced environment.
• Must be creative and detail oriented.

We appreciate all applicants however only qualified candidates will be contacted for further discussion