Tester 2

Job Title: Tester Contract Duration: 7 months, possible extension Location: Columbus, OH Work Arrangement: Onsite Pay Rate: $29/hour + benefits Note***: US citizens and GC holders only, no C2C Summary The Tester is a member of a team which plans, constructs, and executes product tests, system tests, unit tests, load tests, volume tests, network tests as well as works with others for release control processes. The more experienced Tester manages, plans, constructs, and executes tests and integrates with release control process. Responsibilities Create test models for product test and release control (plans, data, and scripts).Execute assembly or product tests.Meet time estimates for assigned tasks.Communicate accurate status updates.Follow quality standards.Ability to work in a team environmentComplete assigned tasks.Strong communication skills; both written and spokenDefine product test plans and criteria for acceptance.Resolve testing process questions / issues.Assist in the planning, creation, and control of the test environments.Assist Team Lead in monitoring estimated-time-to-complete (ETC) and actuals for assigned tasks.Work to enhance testing skills and build technical and business knowledge.Update and test release installation procedures.Generally aware of new developments in industry and processes and ability to apply to work as appropriate.Determine time estimates and schedule for work efforts.Define and utilize entry / exit criteria for testing.Determine time estimates and schedule for own work and resolve issues in a timely manner. Skills Knowledge of formal requirements gathering methodologies.Have excellent oral and written skills.Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, the ability to manage time and resources to meet assigned deadlines.Experience utilizing agile tool sets including GIT and AzureHave excellent organizational skills, proven analytical, planning, problem solving, and decision-making skills.3 years’ experience with Agile projects3 years’ experience in analyzing data elements of enterprise applications; determining how the data elements relate to each other3 years’ experience in using Microsoft products; SQL, PowerPoint, Excel and Word3 years’ experience in the analysis of business requirements, functional and non-functional3 years’ experience using versioning tools: GIT, any versioning tool Education Preferred Education: 4-year college degree