Customer Acceptance Tester

Customer Acceptance Tester
Location work will be performed: VAT101 - VA B1 - Remote
Job Title: IT - Test Engineer III

Role / Duties:
Test Execution: Perform test execution and provide ad hoc testing support. Work hand-in-hand with the business owner and provide support, feedback, and test results across all SDLC phases.
Test Scenario Creation: Develop and execute test scenarios to validate software functionality and user requirements.
Defect Resolution: Collaborate with the development team to identify and address software defects.
User Story Demonstration: Conduct user story demonstrations and showcase software functionality to clients.
Quality Assurance: Ensure software quality meets specified expectations and enhance customer satisfaction.
Cloud Environment Testing: Minimum of 2+ years of experience testing in a cloud environment, preferably Azure.
Manual and Automated Testing: Run manual tests proficiently and incorporate automated testing processes using tools like Selenium and UFT with VB script.
Documentation: Create clear and concise test plans, scenarios, and cases using tools like HP ALM for effective communication.
Defect Reporting: Generate detailed defect reports to facilitate understanding of software issues for team members.
Agile and DevOps Methods: Apply Agile and DevOps methodologies for flexible software testing, utilizing tools like Version One.
System Life Cycle Understanding: Demonstrate a strong understanding of the complete system life cycle for applications and operating systems.
Analytical and Communication Skills: Utilize strong analytical skills to analyze computer processes, coupled with excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with stakeholders, Solutions Architects, Product Owners, Managers, and Developers.

Skills and Experience Required:
Skills and experience related to Customer Acceptance IT Tester role:
Software Testing: Proficient in manual and automated testing processes.
Test Scenario Design: Ability to create and execute test scenarios for validation.
Defect Management: Experience in identifying and resolving software defects.
Client Interaction: Skilled in demonstrating software functionality to clients.
Quality Assurance: Understanding of quality assurance principles for customer satisfaction.
Cloud Environment Testing: Minimum 2+ years testing experience in a cloud environment, preferably Azure
Test Automation: Proficiency in using automation tools like Selenium and UFT with VB script.
Communication Skills: Strong communication and collaboration abilities with stakeholders and team members.

Additional Required Skills/Experience
A minimum of eight (8) years experience in software development, software quality assurance/control, and/or related field;
A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred;
Able to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of a given program;
Able to oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job;
Experience training/mentoring less experienced personnel;
Extensive knowledge of and experience with formal software testing for complex software applications;
Extensive experience testing software applications, identifying/documenting defects, and working with developers and end users to resolve defects;
Extensive experience with multiple defect tracking tools (e.g. Rational, Mercury);
Extensive experience authoring software-quality-related documentation such as requirements specifications, test plans, test cases, test scripts and test reports;
Able to obtain Postal clearance;
Excellent communication skills.

Additional Provisions:
Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check.
Once candidate s resume is approved and interview passed, the agency is responsible for providing drug screening. Failure to submit the drug screening results will delay the security clearance process.
If a candidate is given an interim clearance, continuation of employment is then based on the candidate receiving a sensitive clearance.
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident () status is required to meet government security clearance eligibility.
Candidate must have lived in the US for the past 5 years.
Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years. Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)
All overtime must be pre-approved in writing by the client manager or his/her designated representative.
Agency will not be reimbursed for overtime charges without previous written authorization. Authorized overtime will be reimbursed at straight time.