Software QA Engineer

Performs moderate to complex engineering tasks; solves a broad range of problems of varying scope or complexity.
Constant update on Europay Mastercard Visa (EMV) and PCI-PA-DSS standards as it pertains to US and Canadian space, and apply such quality testing on applications delivered by NA developers
Review and test communication packets (e.g., Visa, Datawire, SPDH, etc.) specific to NA processor either via dial-up, Ethernet, WiFi, GPRS, and/or Bluetooth
Design and execute test plans
Develop test cases and define test procedures.
Implementation of best practices for software verification and validation test strategies.
Ensuring test system documentation consistency and completeness.
Conducting system and certification testing with processors. Certification may require shifting due to the testing window only being available during standard working hours on the East or West coast (US).
Performing risk assessments for applications developed by the Development team.
Performing estimations of effort needed for testing
Relaying project-related information to the team
Management of the project bug database.
Perform analysis of test results and assist software developers in the resolution of problems
Comply with standard test guidelines and practices
Identify testing issues and track them to closure
Alert software developers to major quality issues
Recommend improvements on testing practices or software engineering practices
Works under general supervision
Deliverables must meet quality standards set by the organization