Tester (Onsite - Conway, AR)

Acxiom•Conway, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tester is expected to be fully functional and self-directed. Involved in technical, development, or account related projects or processes that may be complex and/or critical to the company, organization, or unit. Utilize his/her technical (area of) expertise on fairly complex, high-priority projects and/or processes; OR Take the lead on a fairly complex piece of the project. This position does not have direct reports but may mentor less experienced associates in the role. Acxiom is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status (EOE/Vet/Disabled) and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training, promotion or other employment of associates or the awarding of subcontracts because of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, protected veteran, military status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics or other protected status.

Requirements

None

Nice To Haves

Typically requires a minimum of 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or Master's degree without experience; or equivalent work experience
Demonstrates strong written communication skills
Demonstrates strong oral communication skills
Demonstrates strong organizational skills
Validates the requirements as testable or non-testable through documentation
Validates the design as testable or non-testable through documentation
Executes and maintains automated and manual testing scripts
Documents and reports test results both internally and to external clients
Completes all aspects of defect management
Adheres to the Acxiom methodology
Demonstrates knowledge of intermediate SQL functions
Demonstrates the ability to create test data to validate functional requirements, as needed
Completes required training

Responsibilities

Documents, communicates and suggests remedies for disputed issues/defects using defined standards.
Works with cross functional teams in highly collaborative manner.
Utilizes test tools, test methodology, best practices and standard quality assurance processes to deliver functional, deployable, supportable and maintainable products and services.
Execute test cases/scripts and analyze outcomes
Perform testing and document the actual results and metrics
Perform all aspects of defect tracking
Create test data, if required
Develop test scripts, test conditions, test procedures and expected results for one or more test plans, including product, component, assembly, or performance tests.
Apply the Q&A process that validates fixes and ensures follow through to all test cycles
Inform Senior and/or Expert of any issues that may affect the schedule, budget, or quality of the product or the testing process
Work with the developers on where a defect was found and complete retesting of these defects
Communicates execution status to the Expert
Organize testing execution and results
Maintain information in appropriate testing tools
Develop technical skills further in order to accomplish scripting and automation to enable efficiencies
Develop leadership skills
Provides formal mentorship.
Regularly leads self and established as specialist
Sees the whole picture and adjusts work accordingly.
Mentors less experienced Testers