Lead Manual and Automation Tester, Scrum Master

List Of Tasks To Be Performed As Test Lead

• Perform test execution and provide ad hoc testing support throughout all SDLC phases
• Create/execute test scenarios
• Work with development team for defect resolution as necessary
• Demonstrate user stories and functionality to client
• Perform verification of test conditions using backend systems, including running SQL queries, and checking service responses using Postman, SoapUI or similar tools

As Scrum Master

• Provide direction to the development and testing team members
• Conduct Agile Ceremonies
• Oversight work and release management

Successful candidates will ensure quality, meeting the specified expectations, reducing the risk or errors and customer satisfaction.

Skilled In The Following Experience:

• Creating documentation and communicating clear concise test plans, test scenarios and test cases using Client ALM or similar testing tools
• Proficient in running manual tests, and able to recognize when and how to incorporate automated testing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses
• Experience building and utilizing Test Automation scripts and framework (UFT)
• Able to create detailed defect reports which is crucial to understanding software issues and providing a thorough explanation of the software's status for other team members
• Utilization of DevOps and Agile methods to promote collaboration and flexibility in software testing and development
• Experience using Version One or other work management tools
• Strong understanding of the complete life cycle of a system (SDLC) application and operating systems
• Knowledge of Web services and verification tools such as Postman, SoapUI
• Comprehension of Database and writing SQL queries
• Research/troubleshoot ad hoc questions and support issue
• Motivated self-starter with excellent analytical, organization, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to invoke logical reasoning to analyze computer processes and results and make deductions based on the information available
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with key stakeholders, Solutions Architects, Product Owner, Managers and Developers

Working knowledge of one of more of the following qualifications:

• DevSecOps
• SCRUM Master
• VersionOne
• Postman, SoapUI
• AML
• UFT
• Secure Coding practices
• Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices
• PLSQL

Additional Required Skills/Experience:

• A minimum of eight (8) years experience in software development, software quality assurance/control, and/or related field
• A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred
• Able to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of a given program
• Able to oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job
• Experience training/mentoring less experienced personnel
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with formal software testing for complex software applications
• Extensive experience testing software applications, identifying/documenting defects, and working with developers and end users to resolve defects
• Extensive experience with multiple defect tracking tools (e.g. Rational, Mercury)
• Extensive experience authoring software-quality-related documentation such as requirements specifications, test plans, test cases, test scripts and test reports
• Able to obtain Public Trust Clearance
• Excellent communication skills

Additional Provisions:

• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance
• Pass both a client mandated clearance process to include drug screening, criminal history check and credit check
• All candidates must be a US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
• Candidate must have lived in the United States for the past 5 years
• Cannot have more than 6 months travel outside the United States within the last five years
• Military Service excluded. (Exception does not include military family members.)