Senior Software Tester / QA Analyst
*Local to Richmond, VA, only please
*This is a hybrid position with 3 days/week onsite
Description
- The Senior Software Tester / QA Analyst will be responsible for implementing and executing testing strategies, authoring detailed test cases, performing defect analysis, and supporting both manual and automated testing activities.
- Candidates must demonstrate a deep understanding of testing methodologies, risk-based testing, Agile processes, scripting languages, and various OS environments.
- Strong communication skills are essential, as this role works closely with engineering teams, business analysts, and users.
- 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 coordinate UAT users and assist in the preparation of UAT test scripts.
Responsibilities:
- Hold an ISEB / ISTQB qualification in Software Testing at practitioner level or equivalent experience.
- Implement and execute testing strategies, test plans, methodologies, and frameworks in support of Agile development.
- Use test management and version control tools such as Azure DevOps, TFS, and Git; extensive experience writing test cases in Gherkin.
- Write complex SQL queries and create/maintain test data to support automation testing and business users.
- Demonstrate proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and XML.
- Possess knowledge of programming languages such as Ruby, Java, or Python.
- Work effectively in both Windows and Linux environments.
- Review metrics to identify areas for process optimization; conduct dry runs/smoke testing; execute automated scripts.
- Gather requirements from Business Analysts, analyze gaps, identify skills needed, and provide level-of-effort (LOE) estimates.
- Provide walkthroughs of test scenarios/cases, seek customer sign-off, and prioritize/optimize test cases.
- Apply a thorough understanding of risk-based testing to prioritize test coverage.
- Test defects, update the status, perform root-cause analysis, and assist developers in reproducing issues.
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in verbal and written form.
- Demonstrate strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills to support collaboration with engineering teams and problem-solving across complex systems.
Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:
- ISEB / ISTQB qualification in Software Testing to practitioner level or equivalent – Required 8 Years
- Proficiency in implementing and executing testing strategies, plans, methodologies, and frameworks in Agile – Required 8 Years
- Experience using Azure DevOps / TFS / Git; writing test cases in Gherkin – Required 8 Years
- Experience writing complex SQL queries and maintaining test data – Required 8 Years
- Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, XML – Required 8 Years
- Knowledge of Ruby, Java, or Python – Required 8 Years
- Experience working in Windows and Linux environments – Required 8 Years
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