QA Test Engineer **Remote**

GCE

156d • $67,003 - $77,401

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Test Engineer performs quality assurance activities with little supervision for one or more software development projects. Assists with the development of project Software Quality Assurance Plan and the implementation of procedures that conform to the contract requirements. Provides input into the assessment of how the project’s software development process is being implemented relative to the defined process and collaborates with the team to recommend methods to optimize the organization’s process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field (may substitute equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in software development.
• Experience with PL/SQL, C++, Java, JavaScript, Java Framework (i.e., Strut 2 and Spring), Apache Tomcat, Linux (Red Hat), GenEdit.
• Experience using version control systems (i.e., CVS, VSS, or TFS).
• Experience using issue tracking software (i.e., JIRA, BugZilla, or TestTrack Pro).
• Intermediate proficiency level with MS Office products.
• Understanding of different software development life cycles (i.e., waterfall, iterative, agile, etc.).
• Understanding of both manual and automated testing methodologies, processes, and testing metrics.
• Basic understanding of how to create, edit, update SQL statements.
• Fundamental knowledge in scripting languages to automate testing tasks.
• Ability to develop and document test plans and create/update test cases based on functional/technical specifications.
• Ability to develop application testing knowledge on the Windows platform, especially Client/Server .Net and Java applications, data synchronization, Global Platform and Biometrics, and/or XML/SOAP applications.
• Ability to learn to independently test .Net and Java client/server software suites with multiple independent components.
• Ability to learn to use automated testing tools.
• Basic analytical and quantitative skills.
• Strong time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance activities for software development projects.
• Assist with the development of project Software Quality Assurance Plan.
• Implement procedures that conform to contract requirements.
• Provide input into the assessment of the software development process.
• Collaborate with the team to recommend methods to optimize processes.

Benefits

• Voluntary benefits like medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Voluntary products such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
• Employer paid benefits including Paid Time Off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees