IT Quality Assurance Specialist IV

- Needs to be currently using or had very recent professional use of VB/VBScript or another scripting language.
- Must be proficient and able to read write and debug scripting code.
- Must be actively performing QA Test Script creation execution debugging and reporting results with a hands on approach (this is not a QA Analyst Team Lead or Managerial position).
- Must be actively using SQL and be comfortable reading writing debugging and executing SQL commands and queries.

IT Quality Assurance Specialist IV - Job Description:
The IT Quality Assurance Specialist IV will be responsible for ensuring that software deliverables meet the highest industry standards. The role involves designing and executing automated test plans interpreting system requirements and tracking quality assurance metrics. The specialist will work in an Agile environment to drive continuous quality improvements.

IT Quality Assurance Specialist IV - Responsibilities:
Design and execute automated test plans
Interpret and review system requirements
Execute regression test cases
Track quality assurance metrics
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment

IT Quality Assurance Specialist IV - Mandatory Skills:
Bachelors degree in computer science software engineering or related fields
6 years of experience as a QA automation engineer
Hands-on experience with UFT Selenium Cypress Playwright Robot Framework or JMeter
Proficiency in VBScript JavaScript Python or Ruby
Strong collaboration skills and ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Experience writing complex SQL queries
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

IT Quality Assurance Specialist IV Nice-to-Have Skills:
Proficiency with test management tools like Azure DevOps TestRail Jira or ServiceNow
Familiarity with testing methodologies such as Regression Unit Integration System and Blackbox testing
Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
Working knowledge of Commercial Gas Transmission Pipeline Systems
Experience with cloud technologies preferably Microsoft Azure

IT Quality Assurance Specialist IV Assignment Length:
This is a 12-month contract position.

IT Quality Assurance Specialist IV - Start Date:
ASAP.

IT Quality Assurance Specialist IV - Assignment Location:
Houston Texas United States. This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days onsite.

Minimum Requirements and Wow Factors

We are seeking highly skilled Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to ensure our software deliverables consistently meet the highest industry standards. This role involves designing and executing automated test plans interpreting and reviewing system requirements executing regression test cases and tracking quality assurance metrics. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and have a solid understanding of Quality Assurance methodologies and will collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to drive continuous quality improvements.

Minimum Job Qualifications
Bachelors degree in computer science software engineering or related fields.
6 years experience as a QA automation engineer.
Hands-on experience with UFT and/or one or more of the following tools: Selenium Cypress Playwright Robot Framework JMeter.
Proficiency in VBScript and/or scripting/programming languages such as JavaScript Python or Ruby.
In-depth knowledge of software testing methodologies tools and best practices.
Proven ability to develop and maintain automated test scripts for functional and regression testing.
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross functional teams including software developers and end users throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC) to resolve requirements documentation design and functional issues.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects independently and within a team meeting tight deadlines.
Commitment to improving QA processes and contributing to team-wide quality initiatives.
Experience writing complex SQL queries to manage and validate data in test environments.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Proficiency with test management tools such as Azure DevOps TestRail Inflight Jira and ServiceNow.
Ability to conduct systematic assessments of defined functions on each product release and detect regression defects caused by code changes.
Familiarity with various testing methodologies including Regression Unit Integration System and Blackbox testing.
Extensive knowledge of application functionality defect resolution and testing protocols.
Must be self-determined and able to utilize their analytical skills to identify catalog document and solve problems with meticulous attention to detail.
Experience in all phases of the software and testing lifecycle from inception through deployment.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Solid project management capabilities.
Working knowledge of Commercial Gas Transmission Pipeline Systems.
Experience with cloud technologies preferably Microsoft Azure.