Overview
Skills
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. |