Functional Tester

Responsibilities

• Test case design, test case execution, defect management.
• Interpret business requirements, system design, and creating compelling test scenarios.
• Analyze test results against functional design and expected results.
• Manage defect creation, tracking, prioritization, and coordinate resolution with the development team and functional leads.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have at least 4-5 years of IT experience, of which the last 2 years are focused on end-to-end software testing, including creating and executing test scenarios, analyzing, and documenting software defects based on stated requirements and design specifications.
• Knowledge of the public sector, specifically state government programs and applications.
• Good understanding of interpreting business requirements, system design, and creating compelling test scenarios.
• Proficiency in at least one test case management and defect management tool. E.g., Microsoft Test Manager (MTM), HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Quality Center (QC)
• Full understanding of SDLC (software development lifecycle) and STLC (software testing lifecycle) in waterfall as well as agile methodology.
• Must be able to create SQL queries against an Oracle database when necessary to verify business scenarios have been met.
• Experience with data conversion environment involving legacy systems to the modern technology platform.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to balance multiple task assignments.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of child welfare system worker portal and ,-facing applications is a plus.
• Preference will be given to those familiar with government-Childwelfare child care experience.
• Testing Techniques - Understand the various approaches used in testing, including white-box, black-box, interface testing, coverage testing, and regression testing.
• Experience with methodologies, including but not limited to, Agile, RUP, Lean, or Waterfall.
• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in creating and executing automation scripts using VBScript and tools such as TFS Coded UI, Selenium, or Microsoft Test Manager.