RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create written test solutions for user stories within a Scrum or Kanban team
• Work within team-defined commitment windows to provide value to our customers and clients
• Work with the Scrum or Kanban team to create solutions for stakeholders and clients
• Tests user interfaces, SQL databases, reports, APIs, and data transmissions
• Create tests, including test data, in a variety of testing environments
• Write, modify, and execute basic automation scripts
• Clearly and succinctly speak to, and incorporate, testing methodologies, principles, and techniques
• Develop, modify, and execute moderately complex SQL queries
• Use judgment within defined policies and practices
• Document and communicate issues and/or concerns discovered during sprints
• Assist in building a culture of learning and continuous improvement for the team (QA and SCUM/KANBAN)
• Work with other groups, displaying strong communication and collaboration skills
• Demonstrate an understanding of how applications are used by customers, clients, and internal support
• Work independently with light reliance on a more senior team member
• Make continuous self-education a priority
• Exhibit drive and intellectual curiosity to investigate and solve issues with their Scrum or Kanban team
• Apply test methodology, as well as business process and application knowledge, in the design of tests and testing strategies/approaches
• Clearly articulate the IT infrastructure supporting existing and new applications and services
• Mentor junior testers
• Peer review test cases
• Write and execute API tests
• Collaborate with other scrum teams
• Identify tasks/ dependencies/ risks during backlog grooming/planning
• Provide reasonable test estimates
• Articulate technical issues
• Participate in user story and test case reviews to ensure appropriate coverage, identifies and remedies gaps in stories or test coverage
• Follow established processes and procedures pertaining to Scrum/Kanban, software development, quality assurance, and regulations. (i.e. SOX, FDA, QMS, HIPAA, PCI, etc.)
• This position will also be required to work nights and weekends as needed to support development efforts and to perform production release validations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS | EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Software Development or Computer Sciences and 3 to 4 years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 3-4 years of strong hands-on QA experience with web applications and backend preferably developed using SQL Server, Windows Server, Visual Studio .NET, ASP.NET, HTML, C##  is required
• Typically, at least 2 years of experience in database testing with the ability to read, write, and execute complex SQL queries
• Typically, proficiency with web services, web sites, database, network connectivity and authentication, SQL Server, configuration, and debugging
• Minimum 2 years of experience managing software builds and code deployments in multiple environments is preferred
• 2+ years of automation experience using record and playback tools such as Telerik, UFT/QTP, and/or Katalon Studios, with automation experience creating automation scripts from scratch is preferred. 
  • Two (2) additional years of experience in manual testing may be substituted.
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Work, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc. is preferred
• Experience with Team Foundation Server (TFS), is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and function well under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships with all departments within the Information Technology department, as well as with business partners
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, as well as organization and document skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Strong problem-solving skills

COMPETENCIES:

Certifications, licenses, etc. are not required for this position, however, holding or obtaining a certification from an industry-recognized testing and quality assurance entity is advantageous for this position.

Examples of industry-recognized certifications are:

• ISTQB/ASTQB-CTFL:  Certified Tester-Foundation Level or equivalent
• ISTQB/ASTQB Certified Agile Tester Extension or equivalent