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QA Engineer - Houston TX
W2 Position | No C2C / C2H
Overview:
Our client is seeking a QA Engineer for a contract opportunity. Responsible for conducting complex quality assurance tests and analysis to ensure that software meets or exceeds specified standards and end-user requirements, perform advanced development and execution of test cases.
Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
W2 Position | No C2C / C2H
Overview:
Our client is seeking a QA Engineer for a contract opportunity. Responsible for conducting complex quality assurance tests and analysis to ensure that software meets or exceeds specified standards and end-user requirements, perform advanced development and execution of test cases.
Responsibilities:
- Handles complex or ambiguous quality assurance issues and works with internal IT staff to determine resolutions.
- Drafts and revises complex testing documentation (including plans, conditions, and scripts).
- Executes advanced tests according to established plans and scripts, documents problems in an issue log, and retests software corrections to ensure problems are resolved.
- Plans and schedules user acceptance and alpha and beta testing schedules.
- Creates test data files with valid and invalid records to thoroughly test program logic and verify system flow.
- Identifies, recommends and implements changes to enhance the effectiveness of quality assurance strategies.
Required Qualifications:
- Advance SQL, DBT, AWS Glue, Snowflake, API development, Data Modeling.
- Knowledge and understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- QA testing, system design and analysis.
- Hands-on experience in developing QA plans and test cases.
- QA methodologies, procedures, and documentation.
- Quality Center software processes and procedures.
- Quick Test Pro (QTP) automation experience.
- Project Management.
- Training and communication skills.
- Query tools, SQL and Toad.
- Expertise in all aspects of the software development lifecycle in a structured environment.
- Understand project risk, particularly from a quality perspective.
- Subject matter knowledge of general business operations (HR, Finance).
- Experience with various databases, applications, and technologies including but not limited to: Peoplesoft, AS400, Visual Basic, web applications and Cloud Computing, CRM, SalesForce, ETL, Informatica, GIS, GPS, ESP, and other reporting tools.
- Ability to oversee functional business process and technical testing services for designated software and business process development projects, and externally developed projects from initiation to implementation.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, MIS, or similar area of study.
- 3-5 years of previous experience required.
- An additional four years of related experience may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree.