Junior QA Consultant

Interview Information

Interview Type: Either Web Cam or In Person

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Engagement Type: Contract

Short

Description:

Under direct supervision, maintains and troubleshoots computers, servers, peripherals, and/or applications. Implements consistent procedures and standards for general system maintenance in consultation with the Information Systems staff.

Complete

Description:

Under broad supervision, the QA Tester/Analyst will drive the overall QA planning/tracking and reporting for project(s), as well as execution of test lifecycle deliverables per standard methodology and procedures to ensure successful Test Strategy/plan implementation for the Georgia Dept. of Transportation (GDOT). While the intent may be a long-term tenure, this position is subject to annual budget restrictions. The initial contract is through the end of this fiscal year and is anticipated to be renewed July 1st.

• Experience in testing Custom applications.
• Experience in testing GIS components.
• Actively interact with various teams.
• Create and document test plans, Test Scenarios, test cases , execute tests, analyze results, and report problems and anomalies, all via the lens of business end users.
• Operate in Agile approach to support testing needs.
• Ensure Testcases are properly formulated, follow QA standards to ensure metrics are working.
• Work closely and collaboratively with business partners, PMO and Vendor technical delivery teams to understand business requirements.
• Ensure software testing is done on-time and as planned and notify management about bottlenecks and other issues and risks.
• Assist Business subject matter experts and business analysts in the development of UAT test scenarios leveraging test cases.
• Participate in defect triage meetings and demos.
• Report weekly status to Quality Assurance Testing Lead.

$ per hour.

Local Only - Hybrid Work Schedule

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Business, or similar.

• At least Three (3) years of experience with testing in software development projects.
• Experience in mid-scale or large-scale system development projects (including using test automation, test strategy, developing and executing test scripts and test plans).
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to review and analyze system specifications (e.g. System Requirements, Business Requirements, Design Documents, etc.).
• Able to perform manual testing and/or automated testing using the supported tools.
• Identify missing testcases, create new test cases and modify existing testcase for more completed accurate and efficient Test Coverage.
• Experience in documenting Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTM) and confirming applications are ready for UAT.
• Ability to prepare sample data for testing.
• Skills in System testing, parallel/comparative testing, QA testing, performance and load testing, regression testing, security testing, business continuity/disaster recovery testing, post-go-live testing/validation.
• Experience with mobile device testing is a plus.
• Analytical mind and skills in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and issue isolation.
• Able to work with cross-functional teams to validate product quality throughout the development life cycle.
• Experience with Git Hub, Service Now, TFS, JIRA.

• Experience in STLC concepts and best practices.
• Experience in running tests for application functions.
• Experience with SDLC and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with defect management tools (TFS / JIRA).
• Preferred to have experience with public sector.

• International Software Testing Qualifications Board.
• Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST).