Application Tester at Bay State

Successful candidates will ensure quality, meeting the specified expectations, reducing the risk or errors and customer satisfaction.

Required Experience/Skills:

• · Minimum 10 years of experience with 2+ years of experience testing in a cloud environment required, GCP preferred. Perform verification of test conditions using backend systems, including running SQL queries, navigating cloud storage objects, and checking service responses using SoapUI or similar tools.
• · Experience creating documentation and communicating clear concise test plans, test scenarios and test cases using HP ALM or similar testing tools
• · Proficient in running manual tests, and able to recognize when and how to incorporate automated testing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses.
• · Experience building and utilizing Test Automation scripts and framework (Selenium, UFT - using VB script)
• · Ability to create detailed defect reports which is crucial to understanding software issues and providing a thorough explanation of the software's status for other team members.
• · Utilization of DevOps and Agile methods to promote collaboration and flexibility in software testing. Experience using Version One or other work management tools.
• · Strong understanding of the complete life cycle of a system (SDLC) application and operating systems.
• · Knowledge of Web services and verification tools such as postman
• · Comprehension of Database and writing queries to SQL
• · Motivated self-starter with excellent analytical, organization, and troubleshooting skills. Ability to invoke logical reasoning to analyze computer processes and results and make deductions based on the information available
• · Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with key stakeholders, Solutions Architects, Product Owner, Managers and Developers
• · Able to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of a given program;
• · Able to oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job;
• · Experience training/mentoring less experienced personnel;
• · Extensive knowledge of and experience with formal software testing for complex software applications;
• · Extensive experience testing software applications, identifying/documenting defects, and working with developers and end users to resolve defects;
• · Extensive experience with multiple defect tracking tools (e.g. Rational, Mercury);
• · Extensive experience authoring software-quality-related documentation such as requirements specifications, test plans, test cases, test scripts and test reports;

Other Requirements:

• · Candidates must either be US Citizens or Permanent Residents
• · Candidates must have resided in the United States for the past 5 years
• · Candidates must not have traveled outside of the United States for a combined total of 6 moths or greater in the past 5 years
• · This position requires successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and a credit check.

Desired Experience/Skills:

• Education: A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred
• Benefits: Full-time employees (permanent or contract employees who are employed for a term greater than 6 months) are eligible for benefits including time-off benefits, such as vacations and holidays, and insurance and other plan benefits.
• Location: Remote – Candidates must be located within the contiguous United States

Description

We have an exciting opportunity for an Application Tester to join our team. Will perform test execution and provide ad hoc testing support throughout all SDLC phases, create/execute test scenarios, work with development team for defect resolution as necessary, and demonstrate user stories and functionality to client. Successful candidates will ensure quality, meeting the specified expectations, reducing the risk or errors and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• · Performs formal software testing activities for complex software applications.
• · Reviews user requirements documentation; assists in development of test plans; develops test data to be used in performing tests; and transforms test plans into test scripts.
• · Ensures proper execution of test scripts and documentation of test results in tracking systems.
• · Analyses test results, documents conclusions, and makes recommendations that are fully supported by test results.
• · Performs all functional duties independently.
• · Works on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of assigned program(s).
• · Oversees the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or is responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.

About Us:

Bay State Computers, Inc. is a professional services firm and a leading provider of Information Technology (IT) services and products to the U.S. Federal Government and Industry. Bay State brings together experienced IT professionals and the latest state-of-the-art technology tools, practices, and products to support projects and task order requirements for our customers. For more information about Bay State visit our website and connect with us on LinkedIn.

Bay State Computers, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for this position regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, ethnicity, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.