Title: Quality Tester III (122012-RUB DEA-IO25-E-JE)
Location: Capitol, Virginia
Experience: 5 years
Description:
GENERAL PURPOSE: This position is primarily responsible for test strategy, planning, and testing client's/OPTN technology applications using functional, regression, and automated testing methods. This position is also responsible for testing the application documentation and security features of the applications. Other responsibilities include planning and scheduling the coordination of end-user testing by OPTN members and UNOS business staff.
Also, contributes to the on-going improvement of processes and standards by collaborating with appropriate groups and maintaining documentation. Mentors others in software testing best practices and assists with developing and maintaining the test automation infrastructure.
TIME (%) AND PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
5% Product and Application Testing
Perform functional, automated and regression testing
Perform verification of user documentation
Perform verification of user security features
20% Develop Test Approach and Plan
Translate user application environment and product features into testing requirements
including the plan for automated testing
Define and document testing specifications
Prioritize needs for testing and develop budget, schedule and cost estimates based on testing scenarios
Communicate to and negotiate with project and product manager and technical groups the proposed testing plan and scope
Obtain team and project/product manager approval for test approach and plan
15% Develop Test Components and Processes
Identify components to be tested
Develop test schedule and detailed test specifications and parameters
Communicate test schedule and specifications to project and product manager and product development team in appropriate level of detail
Define test scenarios, test cases, and test data
Define acceptable range for test results
Assess impact of performance deviation on project schedule and product functionality
Develop or modify automated test cases
5% Implement Test Plan
Develop and implement test schedule and process for components, system, and documentation
Assess and revise test sequence and scope based on test results and or changes in product design
Document test results
Communicate test issues to project, product manager and team in appropriate level of detail
10% Analyze Test Results and Findings
Gather, analyze, and summarize test results
Reconcile test results from different tests and different groups
Document findings from test results
Communicate test results to appropriate personnel
Evaluate the importance of test results and compare to acceptable variances
Identify missing or erroneous test information and develop appropriate solution
5% Provide Status and Develop Recommendations Based on Test Results
Develop status reports based on test completion and test findings
Communicate and disseminate reports to appropriate technical groups
Develop recommendations based on test results to improve or correct design
Contribute information based on test results to design, development, and documentation teams and other relevant technical groups
Assess readiness and deviation of product functionality based on test results and product specifications
Communicate status to project and product manager and present the implication of test results on overall project plan
5% Develop and Implement Plan for End User Testing
Identify, coordinate, and communicate to testing participants
Develop the test scenario, environment, and evaluation measures
Support the users during testing
Document the test results
Analyze test results and make recommendations for further testing and/or design modifications
10% Develop, maintain, and extend the test automation infrastructure
Collaborate with other IT groups to design, develop, and implement automation plans
Assist to mentor the automated testing effort
Collect metrics and assist to analyze metrics
Recommend improvements based on metrics analysis
Assist to design and extend the automation infrastructure
25% Leadership Competencies
Provide next level technical support to team members
Quality checking work tasks and reviewing work tasks
Provide quality customer service
Assist with technical guidance and Knowledge sharing
Education: This position requires a four year degree or equivalent experience.
Experience: The candidate must have an operational understanding of application testing principals, a minimum of four years in an application testing environment, and experience with scripting, test case automation and load volume testing
Please mention the job code in the subject line : Quality Tester III (122012-RUB DEA-IO25-E-JE)
For immediate response: Contact: Jeeva, Ph: 703 880 9800, email: jeevav@iormyx.com