Quality Assurance Analyst
Type: 6+ month Contract
Contact: Bri at bleifker@forbestc.com

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with product, design, and development team members to communicate problem impacts and to understand business requirements
  • Create and execute test plans and scripts that will determine application quality.
  • Communicate test progress, test results, and quality of application changes.
  • Analyze test results to discover and report out on defects.
  • Mentor other Quality Assurance analysts on the team
  • Track multiple test executions simultaneously and synthesize results
  • Assist in environment setup and management in preparation for test execution
  • Use creativity and initiative to improve product test coverage and effectiveness
  • Use testing web technologies, services, and physical devices and an understanding of Java technologies, XML, JS, CSS, and HTML to deliver robust test suites

Experience Requirements:

  • 5+ years direct experience as a senior tester level for major application integration and/or major application product release.
  • Strong knowledge of system testing best practices and methodologies. Extensive experience with core software applications.
  • Expertise in documenting defects with high level of detail, accuracy, and informative recreation steps using JIRA.
  • Proficient in the preparation of test data and regression test scripts.
  • Proficient in cross browser, cross platform web testing with SauceLabs or equivalent tools.
  • Proficient in testing web services (REST and SOAP) testing using SoapUI, Postman or equivalent tools.
  • Proficient in leveraging Splunk or similar tools to view system logs and troubleshoot potential defects.
  • Sound knowledge of Jenkins for Continuous Integration.
  • Direct hands-on experience with ad hoc query programs, automated testing tools, and reporting software.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent listening, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • Extensive experience in application test planning and execution for enterprise application.

 

Contact:
Bri Leifker
Recruiting Consultant
Forbes Technical Consulting LLC | 401 N. Franklin |Suite 3S | Chicago, IL 
Bleifker@forbestc.com | 708.717.8648

 

 

To apply for this job email your details to mnugent@forbestc.com