TAX Sr. Test Analyst

CGI • Richmond, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are on the lookout for a Senior TAX QA Test Analyst with extensive prior experience in Tax legacy system. CGI seeks a qualified person who works well with teams, an excellent communicator with the ability to deal effectively with the functional and non-functional teams within IT Services as well as business users. The Senior Test Analyst will also co-ordinate UAT users and assist in the preparation of UAT test scripts. The ability to work within and contribute to a team environment and build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, users and colleagues. This role is located at a client site in Richmond, Virginia. Your future duties and responsibilities: The ideal candidate should have 8 + years of experience in the following: . ISEB / ISTQB qualification in Software Testing to practitioner level or equivalent qualifications or experience. . Proficiency in implementing and executing testing strategies, plans, methodologies and frameworks in support of Agile development . Experience of using test management/ Version Control tools (Azure DevOps/ TFS/ Git) and extensive experience writing test cases in Gherkin. . Experience in writing Complex SQL queries for Creating and Maintenance of test data to support automation testing and Business users . Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, XML, . Knowledge of programming language e.g. Ruby, Java OR Python . Experience working in Window and Linux environment . Experience in reviewing metrics to identify areas for process optimization, Conduct dry run/smoke testing to ensure scripts readiness and Execute automation scripts . Gather requirements from the Business Analyst to understand the project, analyze requirements, identify gaps in the requirements, skill sets required and provide LOE . Provide Test Scenarios/ Cases walkthrough and seek customer sign off inclusive of Prioritization of Test cases, Optimization options . A thorough understanding of risk-based testing . Test the defect and update the status, conduct root cause analysis of the defects logged and assist developers in recreating bugs . The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in both verbal and written communications . Strong analytical, interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary due to the dynamic nature of collaborations with engineering teams and solving complex system problems together

Requirements

• 8 + years of experience
• ISEB / ISTQB qualification in Software Testing to practitioner level or equivalent qualifications or experience
• Proficiency in implementing and executing testing strategies, plans, methodologies and frameworks in support of Agile development
• Experience of using test management/ Version Control tools (Azure DevOps/ TFS/ Git) and extensive experience writing test cases in Gherkin
• Experience in writing Complex SQL queries for Creating and Maintenance of test data to support automation testing and Business users
• Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, XML
• Knowledge of programming language e.g. Ruby, Java OR Python
• Experience working in Window and Linux environment
• Experience in reviewing metrics to identify areas for process optimization, Conduct dry run/smoke testing to ensure scripts readiness and Execute automation scripts
• Gather requirements from the Business Analyst to understand the project, analyze requirements, identify gaps in the requirements, skill sets required and provide LOE
• Provide Test Scenarios/ Cases walkthrough and seek customer sign off inclusive of Prioritization of Test cases, Optimization options
• A thorough understanding of risk-based testing
• Test the defect and update the status, conduct root cause analysis of the defects logged and assist developers in recreating bugs
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in both verbal and written communications
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary due to the dynamic nature of collaborations with engineering teams and solving complex system problems together
• Strong SQL experience
• Testing
• Tax system experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate UAT users
• Assist in the preparation of UAT test scripts
• Implementing and executing testing strategies, plans, methodologies and frameworks in support of Agile development
• Writing test cases in Gherkin
• Writing Complex SQL queries for Creating and Maintenance of test data to support automation testing and Business users
• Reviewing metrics to identify areas for process optimization
• Conduct dry run/smoke testing to ensure scripts readiness
• Execute automation scripts
• Gather requirements from the Business Analyst to understand the project, analyze requirements, identify gaps in the requirements, skill sets required and provide LOE
• Provide Test Scenarios/ Cases walkthrough and seek customer sign off inclusive of Prioritization of Test cases, Optimization options
• Test the defect and update the status, conduct root cause analysis of the defects logged and assist developers in recreating bugs

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive insurance options
• Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
• Wellness and Well-being programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level