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PlanIT Group, LLC · 5 months ago

Lead Manual and Automation Tester, Scrum Master

United States

Contract

Remote

Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking a Lead Manual and Automation Tester and Scrum Master. The successful candidate will be responsible for test execution, providing ad hoc testing support throughout all SDLC phases, and leading the development and testing team in Agile methodologies.

ConsultingInformation TechnologyManagement Consulting

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Run SQL queries

Check service responses using Postman, SoapUI or similar tools

Provide direction to the development and testing team members

Conduct Agile Ceremonies

Oversee work and release management

Ensure quality, meeting the specified expectations, reducing the risk or errors and customer satisfaction

Create documentation and communicate clear concise test plans, test scenarios and test cases using Client ALM or similar testing tools

Run manual tests and incorporate automated testing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses

Build and utilize Test Automation scripts and framework (UFT)

Create detailed defect reports

Utilize DevOps and Agile methods to promote collaboration and flexibility in software testing and development

Use Version One or other work management tools

Understand the complete life cycle of a system (SDLC) application and operating systems

Knowledge of Web services and verification tools such as Postman, SoapUI

Research/troubleshoot ad hoc questions and support issues

Collaborate with key stakeholders, Solutions Architects, Product Owner, Managers and Developers

Qualification

Test AutomationSQL QueriesAgile MethodologiesSDLC KnowledgeDefect Tracking ToolsVersionOnePostmanSoapUIAnalytical SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMentoring Skills

Required

A minimum of eight (8) years experience in software development, software quality assurance/control, and/or related field

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

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)