Senior Software Tester/QA Analyst

DataStaff, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Software Tester/QA Analyst for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Richmond, VA.

*This position is hybrid, 3 days per week will be onsite

Job Description:
Our client seeks a qualified person who works well with teams and have excellent communication 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. The ability to work within, and contribute to a team environment and build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, users and colleagues.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Experience in reviewing metrics to identify areas for process optimization, conducting dry run/smoke testing to ensure script readiness and executing 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 Skills:

• 8 Years - ISEB / ISTQB qualification in Software Testing to practitioner level or equivalent
• 8 Years - Proficiency in implementing and executing testing strategies, plans, methodologies and frameworks in support of Agile development
• 8 Years - Experience of using test management/ Version Control tools (Azure DevOps/ TFS/ Git) and extensive experience writing test cases in Gherkin
• 8 Years - Experience in writing Complex SQL queries for creating and maintaining test data to support automation testing and Business users
• 8 Years - Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, XML
• 8 Years - Knowledge of programming language e.g. Ruby, Java OR Python
• 8 Years - Experience working in Window and Linux environments

This position is available on a corp to corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long-term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.