ISTQB Softwre Tester - 3 Days Onsite / Week in Richmond, VA - Only Permanenet Residents can apply

ON SITE : 2-3 days / week. Parking is NOT available for contractors

Duration : 1 yr

ITQM Sr. Test Analyst performed manual and / or automated testing using industry standard testing tools, standards, and methodologies.

Virginia Tax seeks a qualified person who works well with teams and have excellent communicator with the ability to deal effectively with the functional and non-functional teams within IT Services as well as business users. The Senior Test Analyst will also co-ordinate UAT users and assist in the preparation of UAT test scripts. The ability to work within, and contribute to a team environment and build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, users and colleagues.

The ideal candidate should have 8 + years of experience in the following :

Responsibilities & Expectations :

ISEB / ISTQB qualification in Software Testing to practitioner level or equivalent qualifications or experience.

Proficiency in implementing and executing testing strategies, plans, methodologies and frameworks in support of Agile development

Experience of using test management / Version Control tools (Azure DevOps / TFS / Git) and extensive experience writing test cases in Gherkin.

Experience in writing Complex SQL queries for Creating and Maintenance of test data to support automation testing and Business users

Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL / SQL, XML,

Knowledge of programming language e.g. Ruby, Java OR Python

Experience working in Window and Linux environment

Experience in reviewing metrics to identify areas for process optimization, Conduct dry run / smoke testing to ensure scripts readiness and Execute automation scripts

Gather requirements from the Business Analyst to understand the project, analyze requirements, identify gaps in the requirements, skill sets required and provide LOE

Provide Test Scenarios / Cases walkthrough and seek customer sign off inclusive of Prioritization of Test cases, Optimization options

A thorough understanding of risk-based testing

Test the defect and update the status, conduct root cause analysis of the defects logged and assist developers in recreating bugs

The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in both verbal and written communications

Strong analytical, interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary due to the dynamic nature of collaborations with engineering teams and solving complex system problems together

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

ISEB / ISTQB qualification in Software Testing to practitioner level or equivalent

Required

Years

Proficiency in implementing and executing testing strategies, plans, methodologies and frameworks in support of Agile development

Required

Years

Experience of using test management / Version Control tools (Azure DevOps / TFS / Git) and extensive experience writing test cases in Gherkin

Required

Years

Experience in writing Complex SQL queries for Creating and Maintenance of test data to support automation testing and Business users

Required

Years

Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL / SQL, XML

Required

Years

Knowledge of programming language e.g. Ruby, Java OR Python

Required

Years

Experience working in Window and Linux environment

Required

Years

Questions

No.

Question

Question1

Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment?

Question2

Please list candidate's email address.

Question3

In what city and state does your candidate permanently reside? Local candidates preferred bc of the on site requirements. If your candidate is local to Richmond, have you (vendor) taken the necessary steps to verify this residency?

Question4

All candidates must have Green cards or be a US citizen to be considered. Pls make sure this is the case bf you submit or you will lose a spot.

Question5

NOTE : Initial interviews will be Virtual but manager reserves the option to set up a follow up IN PERSON if they believe it is necessary. Pls make sure your candidate is aware and has no issues with coming on site for a follow up IV if requested.

Question6

This is an onsite / hybrid position, requiring minimally 3 days per week in office. If selected, does your candidate agree to this arrangement?