Software QA Analyst - Hybrid

Engagement Type: Contract Short Description: The Software Quality Assurance/Functional Tester has strong of knowledge in quality assurance, release management, automation test tools (e.g. MF ALM, UFT or other tools), provides advanced system testing support for the new and existing applications. Complete Description: The Quality Assurance Analyst will under general supervision and following the established procedures for quality assurance, design and implement test plans, including creating automated test scripts using test tools, processes and procedures. This role is responsible for the coordination, creation, execution, maintenance of test cases, and automated functional test scripts to ensure quality control standards are achieved. This position also works in collaboration with all QA testers to meet the testing objectives of the organization and make continuous improvements to maximize testing coverage. Write a test plan based upon requirements, develop functional automated test scripts, perform testing, will have deep knowledge in software testing methodology and the system development life cycle. Develop and maintain any functional and regression tests to ensure code is functioning as designed. Apply test methodology and product knowledge in the design of tests and testing strategies. Support testing of multiple major releases in coordination with development team/vendors while monitoring testing activities and key internal deliverable. Participate in design specification review and technical documentation review is essential to performing these duties. Create testing summary reports, clearly communicating to management all testing results. Work closely with the development team to ensure that defects are dealt with in a timely and professional manner. Help prioritize defects to be fixed using an understanding of the business requirements and the needs of the customer. Provide testing support for all Software Applications that are tested by SQA team. Significant experience testing across browser web applications Detailed Responsibilities Include: Design test cases and execute all types of testing (e.g. functional, integration, end-to-end) on all variety of platforms (e.g. mobile, web, portal frameworks) Perform all technical testing efforts including functional automated test scripts development, and test plans. Provide production support of software products by investigating and recreating reported defects Experience with scripting SQL queries and good understanding of the Oracle 11g or 12c Database Work with multiple database interfaces and be familiar with standard web architectures Assist project teams in determining appropriate quality goals and acceptance criteria. Develop and maintain repeatable and scalable automation test suites; generate manual test scenarios and test cases in a format that can be automated. Work closely with development team to understand how product changes affect maintenance of test cases and the QA testing environments. Participate in review sessions of business requirements. Contribute to the entire software development life cycle (SDLC Agile and Waterfall preferred) from initial business requirements to deployment & production support Experience with MF Quality Center/ALM Conduct test case reviews and ensure requirements traceability, proper coverage Bachelor of Science degree Required Behavior Characteristics: Strong written and verbal communications skills Strong analytical and problem solving skills Excellent time management skills Strong knowledge of system testing best practices and methodologies Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Organized and detail-oriented; able to effectively perform multiple/concurrent tasks within deadlines in a dynamic environment - CONTRACT JOB DESCRIPTION Responsibilities: 1. Coordinates IT project management, engineering, maintenance, QA, and risk management. 2. Plans, coordinates, and monitors project activities. 3. Develops technical applications to support users. 4. Develops, implements, maintains, and enforces documented standards and procedures for the design, development, installation, modification, and documentation of assigned systems. 5. Provides training for system products and procedures. 6. Performs application upgrades. 7. Performs monitoring, maintenance, or reporting on real- time databases, real-time network and serial data communications, and real-time graphics and logic applications. 8. Troubleshoots problems. 9. Ensures project lifecycle is in compliance with District standards and procedures. Minimum Education/Certification Requirements: Bachelors degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience Client Information Work Location: OCTO - 200 I Street, SE Washington DC 20003 Cost Center: OCTO - Office of the Chief Technology Officer Project: Required/Desired Skills Required /Desired Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience Experience in writing automated script from scratch in MF QTP/UFT, Selenium or other test tools Required 5 Years Experience with MF Quality Center/ALM for writing test cases, defect management Required 5 Years Lead all technical testing efforts including functional & automated testing Required 5 Years Experience in implementing test plans and test scripts Required 5 Years SDLC Agile and Waterfall experience Required Required 5 Years Work with multiple database interfaces Required 5 Years SQL scripting skills Required 5 Years Must have good understanding on Oracle 12c Database Required 5 Years 6-10 yrs. planning, coordinating, and monitoring project activities Required 6 Years 6-10 yrs. leading projects, ensuring they are in compliance with established standards/procedures Required 6 Years Bachelors degree in IT or related field or equivalent experience Required