Role overview

Qualifications

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a closely-related technical field
10 years of demonstrated QA experience with applicable degree
14 years of demonstrated QA experience without a degree
Experience with testing methodology design and implementation

Responsibilities

Write, present, and publish reports that document site history and analysis results
Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures
Test system modifications to prepare for implementation
Document software defects using a bug tracking system

Key facts

Remote from: Oregon (USA)
Full time
Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
Quality Assurance Specialist
English

Hard skills

Development Testing Test Planning Test Operations Java XML SQL (Programming Language) Waterfall Methodology Microsoft Visual Studio

Other skills

Communication
Teamwork
Problem Solving

About the company

Everest Consultants, Inc.

Everest Consultants, Inc. is a technology services firm that helps companies transform their business with the next wave of innovations in the digital age. We offer integrated solutions which include both staffing and project services in Digital, IoT, Cloud, Analytics, DevOps, Infrastructure and Engineering Services. Whether it is developing applications for the cloud, enabling applications with the latest in business intelligence and analytics, building intelligent software, or engineering device software, we excel in providing the right resources for your projects. Additionally, we can scale your project teams with our global development center to solve your IT and engineering challenges! Our staffing and project services benefit from a culture of innovation, expertise, strong management, and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. With industry-specific knowledge, technology expertise and excellent delivery capabilities, Everest serves a range of companies from startups to established companies alike across the country. Industries: High Technology, Manufacturing, Financial Services, Retail, Healthcare, Transportation & Logistics, Government, Energy & Utilities Certifications: Microsoft Gold Partner, ISO certified & CMMI Level 3 assessed Competencies: Custom development, Cloud, Mobile, Data management, Big Data, Business Intelligence, Analytics, Content Management, IoT, Embedded systems

Company details

Company typeSME

Company size51 - 200

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Job description

Title: Quality Assurance Analyst 3
Location: Vancouver, WA (Remote)
Duration: 12-month Contract (with possible extensions up to 5 years)
Pay Range: $49.57 - $64.41 per hour (exact pay range will vary by location)

The role of the Quality Assurance Analyst is to perform test case development, defect tracking, test coordination, test installation/execution of applications and layered products in a various software and operating system environments.

Education & Applicable Fields:
Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a closely-related technical field is preferred.

Position Responsibilities:

Write, present, and publish reports that record site history, methodology, and artifact analysis results, along with recommendations for conserving and interpreting findings
Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
Test system modifications to prepare for implementation.
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers.
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes.
Create or maintain databases of known test defects.
Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates.
Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.
Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks.

Position Requirements:
Education & Corresponding Experience

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a closely related technical field is preferred.
- 10 years of demonstrated QA experience is required with an applicable degree.
- 14 years of demonstrated QA experience is required without a degree or an applicable degree.
Experience should involve test methodology design and implementation along with hands-on experience writing test plans, test cases, test data and test database creation/sanitizing, problem tracking/resolution, coordinating test activities among multiple testers, and maintaining defect logs among other applied skills and knowledge.

Required Technical Skills & Experience

Experienced in a testing and defect management tool (such as TFS) to include the design of releases, requirement and test hierarchies and reports. Current standard tool is Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2015.
Demonstrated experience using XML, Oracle, or SQL for application integration, testing, and environmental compatibility.
Demonstrated working knowledge of system development life cycle (SDLC) principles.
Demonstrated experience in aligning QA strategy with software development activities and overall schedule while supporting the SDLC.
Proficient in executing the test and validation activities of a large, complex project.
Advanced knowledge on the design and implementation of QA and testing methodologies in large, complex systems using various development methodologies.

Preferred Skills & Experience

Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA).
Experience with Agile Modeling or Waterfall Methodology.
Working knowledge of Jama's Contour.
Working knowledge of current version(s) of Visual Studio and TFS 2015 or newer.
Advanced knowledge of test case design and test scripting writing (manual tests).
Formal SQA methodologies including software development life cycles, testing processes, and standards.

Everest Consultants offers the following benefits for this position: medical, dental, & vision insurance, short-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k)-retirement plan, and a referral bonus program, paid sick/vacation/holidays, and a health and welfare fringe benefit.

Everest Consultants is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal civil rights laws.