Software QA Performance Tester (BHJOB1435_33366)

$97,760 - $101,920/Yr

Astyra Corporation - Raleigh, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Raleigh, NC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Software QA Performance Tester will serve as a contract Technical Specialist for the NCCRIS project, primarily working remotely with occasional onsite meetings. This role involves assisting IT Management with software testing disciplines, advising on best practices, and supporting various testing activities including performance and disaster recovery testing. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with management at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Analyze user requests and design appropriate testing environments to support application and business requirements.
• Assist in the development of detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, staffing plans, and status reports for tactical work.
• Analyze code for requirements verification and validation of test results.
• Collaborate with SQA Leaders to receive feedback on work direction with the test team staff members.
• Code scripts to support web service testing.
• Perform testing services including test script development, functional testing, performance testing, and results reporting.
• Assist SQA Leaders with training, coaching, and mentoring in software testing processes, techniques, and tools.
• Collaborate with SQA Leaders to resolve problems in day-to-day project management.
• Review and analyze project requirements for clarity, understanding, and testability.
• Develop system test plans and manual test cases, execute test cases and scripts, and manage defects.
• Provide input or create testing artifacts such as Test Plans, Test Results, Metrics, and Defect Reports.
• Provide weekly status reports to Management.
• Research and maintain a current understanding of software testing tools, processes, and techniques.
• Assist SQA Leaders and IT Management with collecting, organizing, and communicating testing services and results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5 years of experience testing business web applications and complex business applications.
• 5 years of experience using OpenText Testing Tools Suite (ALM, UFT, LoadRunner/Performance Center, and SiteScope).
• 5 years of experience in coding test scripts to support web service testing.
• 5 years of experience in analyzing code for requirements verification and validation of test results.
• 5 years of experience in collaborating with SQA Leaders for feedback on work direction.
• Ability to think analytically and effectively communicate actionable results for test analysis, issues identified, and proposed resolutions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)