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Position:QA Lead/Tester
JOB REF#:42388
Duration:12 Months (Contract)
Location:HYBRID - Salem, OR 97302
Pay Rate:$70.00 PER HOUR (W2 ONLY)
HYBRID: LOCAL CANDIDATES - Must be able to work ONSITE monthly for scheduled Scrum meetings and training for 5 days.
HOURS: MON-FRI 8am-5pm (PST)
QA Analyst will have experience leading small to moderate sized testing teams. They understand the concepts of software quality assurance theory and practice. Can formulate testing strategy and plans where none may exist previously. They are able to communicate effectively with business and technical teams on testing activities and can assist developers with test-driven development. May require a bachelor's degree and at least 9 years or equivalent experience in a related area.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Participate in the requirements gathering sessions, review requirements and start considerations for the test plan.
Create detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities.
Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open-source tools.
Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs.
Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.
Participate in GAP analysis with the vendor.
Work with BA to understand functional design. Work with development lead to understand technical design.
Develop the overall DOR test plan, what will happen in each testing phase, impacted areas.
Work with BA to create system, end to end and regression test cases.
Work with BA, SME, and program tester to create DOR user acceptance test cases.
Create the appropriate data and pre-conditions in the test and staging environments to support the testing effort.
Execute the test cases in the appropriate environment. Record detailed test results of pass and fail scenarios.
When a planned testing phase is complete, prepare the test summary report.
Smoke-test the deployed solution to ensure it is working correctly.
Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Proven experience leading testing teams, formulating testing strategies/plans.
7 experience of experience with Software Development, Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation
Experienced in Dynamics 365 or equivalent tools.
Experience in Azure DevOps or equivalent tool.
Deep knowledge of quality assurance terminology, methods, and tools
Proficiency in best practices for testing, version control, and defect management
Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodology and how QA functions within it
Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes
Experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases.
Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing
Hands-on experience with automated testing tools
DESIRED SKILLS (Nice To Have's):
Bachelor s degree (or equivalent) in relevant field
Prior experience working with Tax applications
Calance Consultant Benefits Offerings:
- EPO/PPO Medical Plan (Cigna)
- HMO/PPO Dental programs (Cigna)
- Vision - VSP (Vision Plan Summary)
- 401K VOYA Retirement vesting program