TAX Sr Software TesterQA Analyst

Job ID: 780864

TAX - Sr Software Tester/QA Analyst

Client: State of Virginia TAX

Duration: 12 Months

Location: Richmond VA

Specific Skills required for this position.

• ISEB / ISTQB qualification in Software Testing to practitioner level or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Experience of using test management/ Version Control tools (Azure DevOps/ TFS/ Git) and extensive experience writing test cases in Gherkin.
• Proficiency in Oracle SQL PL/SQL XML

Job Summary:

• 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:

• 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