TAX - Sr Software Tester​/QA Analyst

Job  TAX - Sr Software Tester/QA Analyst Client:
State of Virginia – TAX Duration: 12+ Months

Location:

Richmond, VA Specific Skills Required For This Position

• ISEB / ISTQB qualification in Software Testing to practitioner level or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Experience of using test management/Version Control tools (Azure Dev Ops/ TFS/ Git) and extensive experience writing test cases in Gherkin.
• Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, XML.

• ITQM – Sr. Test Analyst – performed manual and/or automated testing using industry standard testing tools, standards, and methodologies.
• Virginia Tax seeks a qualified person who works well with teams and has excellent communication with the ability to deal effectively with functional and non-functional teams within IT Services as well as business users. The Senior Test Analyst will also coordinate UAT users and assist in the preparation of UAT test scripts. The ability to work within, and contribute to a team environment and build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, users and colleagues.

The ideal candidate should have 8+ years of experience in the following:

• ISEB/ISTQB qualification in Software Testing to practitioner level or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Proficiency in implementing and executing testing strategies, plans, methodologies and frameworks in support of Agile development.
• Experience of using test management/Version Control tools (Azure Dev Ops/ TFS/ Git) and extensive experience writing test cases in Gherkin.
• Experience in writing complex SQL queries for creation and maintenance of test data to support automation testing and business users.
• Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, XML.
• Knowledge of programming language(s) e.g., Ruby, Java or Python.
• Experience working in Windows and Linux environments.
• Experience in reviewing metrics to identify areas for process optimization, conducting dry run/smoke testing to ensure script readiness, and executing automation scripts.
• Gathering requirements from the Business Analyst to understand the project, analyze requirements, identify gaps, skill sets required and provide LOE.
• Providing test scenarios/cases walkthrough and seeking customer sign-off inclusive of prioritization of test cases, optimization options.
• A thorough understanding of risk-based testing.
• Testing defects and updating status, conducting root cause analysis of logged defects and assisting developers in recreating bugs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in both verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and verbal communication skills necessary due to the dynamic nature of collaborations with engineering teams and solving complex system problems together.