[rmiug-jobs] Digest Number 4043
20. QA Engineer II - South Denver - Perm. - ProtoTest
Posted by: "Matt Laughlin" mlaughlin@prototest.com sbskypig
Date: Tue Jul 31, 2007 12:36 pm ((PDT))
The Quality Assurance Engineer II performs moderately complex
testing tasks requiring planning, scheduling, and testing to assure
that developed products meet design specifications and are within
total quality management limits and standards. May also spend a
significant amount of time in performance testing using automated
testing tools. The incumbent communicates with product developers
and technical support specialists on product issues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other
duties may be assigned.
*Tests alpha and beta versions of clients products;
*Create and/or execute functional, application, regression and
performance tests using Segue SilkPerformer. May also playback the
test scripts using SilkPerformer, analyze the results of those tests
and make recommendations for performance improvement of the software
product being tested;
*Researches and develops an understanding of the marketing
requirements for the product features being tested. Including how
the users use the features and their performance requirements for
the features;
*Sets up test plans and test cases for assigned modules, builds test
scenarios and automates tests under the direction of more senior
analysts;
*Investigates and resolves technical issues in the testing process
such as identifying data issues through SQL queries and communicate
issues with various departments;
*Creates test plans and test cases using technical specifications.
Test cases as end user, as well as perform back end data validation
to ensure usability;
*Performs risk analysis through reports given to the Information
Technology team to determine what risks are associated with code
releases;
*Performs database verification, SQL queries to verify products;
*Keeps record of test progress and results and reports progress to
QA Manager and project team on a weekly basis;
*Writes test plans and regression plans for all areas of the system;
may also test projects that originate from the IT department.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma required Bachelors degree in Computer Science
preferred with two (2) to three (3) years end user web experience
and/or three (3) to five (5) years of testing experience required
or, equivalent education and experience to successfully perform the
essential duties of the job.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
*Required: general understanding of the QA process and QA testing.
Ability to accurately estimate task durations and meet schedules.
Basic experience or knowledge in the following; IE; Windows NT; QA
Documentation; Mac OS; Netscape;
*Preferred: understanding and experience using automated testing
tools; reporting; load/regression testing tools; knowledge of web
functionality and web related languages (HTML, XML, ASP.NET); web
development; software development life cycle; Active Directory,
JavaScript, VB 6.0, Segue SilkPerformer, SQL, Database Concepts;
*Strong PC skills including knowledge of MS Project, MS Word, MS
Excel, Visio, MS Access;
*Ability to be flexible and adapt to any given situation;
*Ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently;
*Excellent customer service attitude, communication skills (written
and verbal), and interpersonal skills;
*Excellent organizational and time management skills;
*Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills;
*Ability to make timely and sound decisions;
*Detail oriented;
*Ability to work independently and in a team based environment;
*Ability to work efficiently in a fast paced environment;
*Ability to work under pressure and in high stress situations;
*Ability to be self motivated.
Contact information:
Matt Laughlin
mlaughlin@prototest.com
