Hi, *Please reply to **n...@astoline.com* <n...@astoline.com>* and put cc to ** nealsmith.astol...@gmail.com* <nealsmith.astol...@gmail.com>* or feel free to contact me on 732-734-0711. * Title: QA (must need experience on 'black box') Location: Phoenix, AZ Duration: 1yr.
Skills: Lead, plan, coordinate and execute Quality Assurance testing functions for PBM Financial Systems applications. Additionally, build, maintain and coordinate regression testing with integrated applications. This resource will not be asked for on-call support. This resource must have experience writing 'black box' user acceptance test plans for Large Project testing i.e. build documents that define the scenarios and acceptance criteria based on the files/reports a business users see. Resource should be proficient in Mainframe (MVS) testing including navigating TSO, viewing files and databases (Fileaid, DB2 queries (Spufi), VSAM etc.). Resource should have experience supporting CICS applications. Resource will also be responsible for building a reusable test bed that can be executed when 'upstream' systems change. This regression testing will be performed on an adhoc basis and will be the responsibility of this resource. POSITION SUMMARY: This position ensures the quality of IT products for business users by resolving business solutions. Responsible for developing and executing formal test plans to ensure the delivery of quality software. Carries out procedures to ensure that all information systems products and services meet minimum organization standards and end-user requirements. DUTIES: 'Implement defined QA Processes to plan, design, implement, execute, evaluate and report results of software testing under minimal supervision for projects of small to medium scope, and with moderate supervision for projects of large scope. Implement defined QA Processes designed to avoid the creation of defects (e.g., requirements review). Obtain, maintain and document (application) system domain knowledge necessary to efficiently and effectively perform defined QA Processes. Working with ITQA team members and application developers, quickly capture the major business functions and technology underpinnings to be able to design and implement tests of system functionality that exercise all critical inter-system integration points. Perform all non-management QA and testing tasks, throughout the SDLC (i.e., from pre-project initiation through post-project review and monitoring). Coordinate efforts with other ITQA members responsible for building and maintaining the test environment and regression test bed. Provide feedback on and suggestions for improving processes to management. Apply designs to implement and maintain application software and data components of the Testing Infrastructure. Responsible for delivering assignments within specified time frames, adhering to all established methodologies, standards and guidelines individually or as a member of a project team. ' EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 6+ years experience in applying QA/QC concents/techniques with one or more application development methodologies for object-oriented or mainframe enviornments. Demonstrated successful completion of several small to medium scope projects and/or large scope prjects. Knowledge of and ability to apply a wide range of software test engineering concepts: testing principles and concepts, building a test environment, tracking defects and making corrections, and assessing testing status; tester's role in software development and acquisition, risk analysis, and acceptance testing; test management, planning processes, design, automation, performance & reporting. Experience with Mercury suite of testing tools (Test Director, WinRunner, LoadRunner, Quick Test Pro). Other test tool experience preferred. Deep knowledge of and experience in a wide range of software test engineering concepts: testing principles and concepts, building a test environment, tracking defects and making corrections, and assessing testing status; tester's role in software development and acquisition, risk analysis, and acceptance testing; test management, planning processes, design, automation, performance & reporting. Experience working with/in defect issue reporting tools, SDLC/ISO 9000/CMMI required. -- Thanks & Regards Neal Smith Technical Recruiter Astoline Inc Office: 732-734-0711 Email: n...@astoline.com
