QA Analyst

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 6 month(s)

Skills

Oracle
Agile
PL/SQL
Smoke Testing
Gherkin
Title : QA Analyst Keywords: Manual Testing
Defect Testing
Root Cause Analysis
ISEB / ISTQB

Job Details

Location & Work Arrangement

  • Location: Richmond, Virginia
  • Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-site 2-3 days per week required).
  • Contract: This is a Contract position.
  • Mode of Interview: Both Webcam and In Person Interview (follow-up in-person interview may be requested).
  • Notes:
    • Local candidates are strongly preferred.
    • Parking is NOT available for contractors.

Key Responsibilities

  • Test Strategy & Execution: Implement and execute testing strategies, plans, and methodologies in support of Agile development. Conduct both manual and/or automated testing.
  • Test Case Development: Extensive experience writing test cases using Gherkin syntax. Develop and provide Test Scenarios/Cases walkthroughs and secure customer sign-off.
  • Data Management: Expertly write Complex SQL queries for the creation and maintenance of test data to support automation and business users. Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, and XML is required.
  • Tools & Environment: Utilize test management and Version Control tools such as Azure DevOps / TFS / Git. Execute automation scripts and work effectively in Windows and Linux environments.
  • Defect & Risk Analysis: Test defects, update status, and conduct root cause analysis to assist developers in recreation. Apply a thorough understanding of risk-based testing.
  • Process Improvement: Review metrics to identify areas for process optimization. Conduct dry run/smoke testing to ensure script readiness.
  • Requirements & UAT: Gather requirements and identify gaps from the Business Analyst. Coordinate and assist UAT users in the preparation of UAT test scripts.

Required Technical Expertise

Skill Area

Experience Required (8 Years)

Key Technologies & Concepts

Certification

N/A

ISEB / ISTQB qualification (Practitioner level or equivalent).

Testing/Agile

8 Years

Implementing/executing testing strategies, plans, and frameworks in support of Agile development.

Test Data

8 Years

Writing Complex SQL queries for test data creation and maintenance.

Database/Data

8 Years

Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL/SQL, XML.

Automation/Tools

8 Years

Extensive experience writing test cases in Gherkin. Using test management/Version Control tools (Azure DevOps/TFS/Git).

Coding/OS

8 Years

Knowledge of programming language (e.g., Ruby, Java OR Python). Experience in Window and Linux environment.

Soft Skills

N/A

Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

About Stellar Professionals LLC