Application Tester (Hybrid)

NYCM Insurance • Edmeston, NY

4d • $48,476 - $75,407 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Application Tester plans, designs, architects and deploys effective test suites and regimes for software application development, information system launches and operations system enhancements. This individual will apply proven analytical and problem-solving skills to help validate, verify, communicate and resolve system and software application issues through careful testing to maximize the benefit of IT investments and initiatives.

Requirements

• High School Diploma AND 2 years related IT or technical experience
• Good written, oral, and listening communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Effective organizational and prioritization skills in a high-pressure environment.
• Self-motivated and directed to learn.

Responsibilities

• Create and execute test scripts, cases and scenarios that will determine optimal system performance according to specifications.
• Conduct all types of application testing as needed, such as system, unit, regression, load and acceptance testing methods.
• Analyze formal test results to discover and resolve defects, bugs, errors, configuration issues and interoperability flaws.
• Analyze documentation and technical specifications of any new application under deployment or consideration to determine its intended functionality.
• Collaborate with analysts, designers and system owners in the testing of new software programs and applications.
• Communicate test progress, test results and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management.
• Produce reports and documentation for all testing efforts, results, activities, data, logging and tracking.
• Be available to work additional hours, as the business needs dictate.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED