Software Quality Assurance Tester

MicroHealth•Vienna, VA

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About The Position

MicroHealth is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Tester with extensive experience in both manual and automated testing methodologies, with a focus on ensuring software quality through comprehensive testing processes.

Requirements

Testing Methodologies: Experience with various testing approaches (manual and automated)
Knowledge of test case design and execution
Proficiency in regression testing and user acceptance testing (UAT)
Automation Tools: Experience with test automation frameworks and tools
Ability to create and maintain automated test scripts
Experience with generating and executing automated test scripts
Programming knowledge: Basic understanding of programming languages (particularly .NET, SQL Server)
Ability to read and understand code to effectively test it
Debug issues in both test and application code
Database Knowledge: Understanding of SQL for testing database components
Experience testing data integrity and validation
Performance Testing: Proficiency in load testing methodologies
Ability to identify performance bottlenecks
Experience with performance profiling tools
Security Testing: Knowledge of common security vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top Ten)
Experience in testing authentication and authorization mechanisms
Understanding of data encryption and security protocols
Required Analytical Skills: Problem solving: Strong troubleshooting skills to identify root causes of issues
Ability to analyze error logs and reports
Experience in resolving issues through systematic debugging techniques
Data Validation: Proficiency in identifying patterns and inconsistencies in large datasets
Experience in developing automated scripts for data validation
Attention to detail when handling large volumes of data
Documentation: Ability to create comprehensive test documentation
Experience in writing clear bug reports
Skills in creating test plans and test cases
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
10 years of experience in software quality assurance testing

Nice To Haves

Certification in software testing (ISTQB, CSTE) preferred
Experience working in an Agile development environment

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts
Perform manual and automated testing across multiple platforms and environments
Conduct regression testing to ensure new code changes don't affect existing functionality
Execute user acceptance testing (UAT) to validate software meets business requirements
Identify, document, and track software defects using bug tracking systems
Collaborate with developers to troubleshoot and resolve identified issues
Perform database testing to ensure data integrity and validation
Conduct performance and load testing to identify bottlenecks
Execute security testing to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security protocols
Create and maintain comprehensive test documentation