Quality Assurance Engineer

  • Brooklyn, OH
  • Posted 4 days ago | Updated 7 hours ago

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Attention To Detail
Organized
Critical Thinking
Documentation
POSTMAN
SoapUI
API
System Integration Testing
Regression Testing
User Experience
Mockups
Test Scripts
UI
Workflow
QAS
Estimating
Testing
Programmable Logic Controller
Partnership
Performance Management
Project Management
Preventive Maintenance
Management
Organizational Skills
Test Execution
Automated Testing
Selenium WebDriver
IO
Scripting
Agile
Virtualization
Shared Services
Quality Assurance
Communication
Microsoft Azure
JIRA
Test Cases
Confluence
SAP BASIS
Law
IT Service Management
Innovation
Collaboration
Recruiting
Insurance
Finance
Professional Development
Training
Leadership
CompTIA
Customer Service
Career Counseling
Oracle Application Express
Apex

Job Details

Job#: 2090609

Job Description:

Job Description

This position is Hybrid (must be within 35 miles of Cleveland, OH or Buffalo, NY)

2 submittals per supplier

Top 3 things looking when reviewing resumes.
  • Detail Oriented - highly organized, very conscientious, takes great pride in quality of work, strong in critical thinking - documentation of and managing test case definition, executions, ability to learn and comprehend varying system to system connectivity requirements
  • Seasoned Quality Assurance / QA testing experience in large projects and on mature applications with many integrations, the type of candidate that is a leader - not only learns, performs but improves and teaches/enables others, strong communication skills and easy to understand / easy to work with
  • Excellent Communicator and Technically strong - ability to dig in and manage through Postman/SOAP UI API endpoint validation testing, works well directly with software developers and engineers, passion/interest experience in actual scripting / test automation screen scraping tools, Sellenium

    Quality Assurance Engineer IT-

    Coordinates all of the planning, execution and recap functions involved in testing and injecting quality safeguards into the development and deployment of software applications. This individual may direct other QA professionals or may be the sole resource on an effort. They are responsible for fostering collaboration and cooperation with the greater project team in the pursuit of delivering a high-quality product.

    Job Description

    Quality Assurance Engineer IT coordinates all of the planning, execution and recap functions involved in testing and injecting quality safeguards into the development and deployment of software applications. This individual may direct other QA professionals or may be the sole resource on an effort. They are responsible for fostering collaboration and cooperation with the greater project team in the pursuit of delivering a high-quality product.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    System integration testing

    -Regular regression testing of system functions -Collaboration with multiple different engineers, testers, Quality Assurance teams both inside and outside the department

    -Test Data harvesting and management

    -Detailed organization and managing of disparate systems that interface or have various complex timing, data dependencies or batch executions

    -Ability to translate design, UX, requirements into actionable test cases that can be executed, document how to execute them, prerequisites and test conditions

    -Ability to define and mockup both positive and negative scenarios, as well as work on edge case testing

    -Ability to work well in fast passed environment

    -Excellent communication skills written and verbal

    -Ability to estimate efforts, inclusive of unknowns and ambiguity Leads the QA team for a project and is answerable to all activities conducted to ensure quality.

    Oversees the quality in all phases of the project including Requirement review, test script preparation, and test execution and recap.

    Identifies gaps and confusions in the user interface and/or the workflow , etc and highlights to the project team the risks associated with technical debt, schedule slippage or other areas of concern.

    Schedules resources, estimates QAS portion of project estimates and forecasts, manages testing needs with Shared Services, manages the PLC tollgates, calculates and manages traceability and test coverage, assist with test result triage, reports on overall application/project health and intercedes, when appropriate, with remediation efforts.

    Creates a collaborative partnership with the Tech Lead, the PM, the BAs and other project participants and actively engages in grooming sessions, status meetings and other project meetings. Highly valued as a thought leader contributing to the final product.

    Manage the human capital for a specific effort.

    REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

    Education/Certifications:

    Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience required.

    Experience:

    Moderate quality assurance experience with solid organizational skills and a basic knowledge of quality assurance practices and methods.

    Understands the test automation coverage and guides exploratory testers to fill the gaps.

    Base understanding of an application domain, the release schedule, the user community, and can work with the other members of the project team to drive delivery.

    Understands how to assess an application's functionality by risk, impact and importance in order to prioritize the test execution and concentrate test coverage appropriately.

    -Test Automation Selenium / WebDriver io scripting experience a plus

    -3 to 5 years or more in QA testing role(s) preferred

    -Experience in Agile team

    Competencies and Skills:

    Able to leverage the resources available to them to identify the opportunities for automation, service virtualization and other shared services offered by QA.

    Good communication skills.

    Able to lead in all phases of the project and can communicate with others in the organization about the status and risks of the effort in detail.

    -Highly proficient in Jira or other similar tools like Azure Dev Ops

    -Experience with XRAY (Jira test case tool) a plus.

    -Experience with requirements tracked in Confluence

    EEO Employer

    Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

    Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

    Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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