SQA Tester

$79,700 - $89,925/Yr

Syms Strategic Group - Des Moines, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Des Moines, IA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented SQA Tester to join their team, focusing on federal government projects. This full-time position involves managing test events, coordinating with developers and functional analysts, and ensuring compliance with VA-mandated testing standards. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently while contributing to the overall success of the company.

Responsibilities

• Manage and help staff test events with appropriate resources.
• Coordinate with developers and functional analysts to create test plans and test scripts in accordance with VA-mandated testing documentation standards and templates.
• Lead and conduct testing according to Master Test Plan specifications that provide tracking, monitoring, and reporting of results.
• Review and approve test reports.
• Monitor and update defect and bug reports.
• Create test reports.

Requirements

• Outstanding communications, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Automated and Manual testing policies and procedures.
• Experience testing with MUMPS, VistA, and other VA systems.
• Experience with Electronic Data Interchanges (EDIs) and financial transaction systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to overall company success.
• Experience in the coordination and management of test events in accordance with approved test plans, procedures, and scripts.
• Knowledge and skills to ensure that test environments are set up accurately.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Comprehensive technical expertise on IT products, operating systems, software, hardware, systems and networks, and specialized environments.
• Experience in writing or assisting in the development of test plans and test procedures.
• Ability to manage the defect database under the guidance of senior Quality Assurance (QA) engineers.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with remote U.S. based teams (Not Offshore teams).

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Encouragement for Military Veterans to apply