TCI has an immediate need for a Remote Senior Quality Assurance Test Engineer (Central or Eastern time zone). This is not a Corp2Corp opportunity. This is a long-term contract opportunity with the possibility of hire. In addition to competitive, market-rate based pay, TCI provides all our Consultants with Comprehensive Medical/Dental Insurance, 401k, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability benefits.

Please note that this position requires US Citizenship and a DoD Public Trust Security Clearance prior to start.

SUMMARY

The Remote Senior Quality Assurance Test Engineer performs formal software testing activities for complex software applications. Reviews user requirements documentation; assists in development of test plans; develops test data to be used in performing tests; and transforms test plans into test scripts. Ensures proper execution of test scripts and documentation of test results in tracking systems. Analyses test results, documents conclusions, and makes recommendations that are fully supported by test results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in requirements gathering sessions.
• Create Manual and Automation Test plans for Application Testing.
• Create Manual Test cases for SIT testing, and Automation Test scripts for SIT testing including the identification, collection and/or creation of Test data.
• Execute frontend, and backend tests.
• Develop, update and maintain quality testing standards and procedures.
• Assist in the planning, creation and control of the test environment(s).
• Facilitate and/or participate in structured walk-throughs, and peer reviews.
• Lead/participate in the coordination, and execution of release testing.
• Mentor other testers on methodology framework testing processes, and application knowledge as appropriate.
• Determine and meet time estimates, and schedules for testing efforts.
• Proven ability to work independently, and as a team member.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8 years of extensive experience developing automation tests in Selenium (TestNG).
• 6+ years of experience developing automated tests with Selenium / SOAPUI.
• 5+ years of experience with Cucumber BDD Framework.
• 5+ years of experience working with a Relational Database.
• 4+ years of experience writing intermediate level SQL queries.
• 5+ years of experience working with Java development/principles.
• 5+ years of experience working with defect tracking tools such as ALM/JIRA/Bugzilla.
• Experience working with XML.
• Proven ability to communicate to a wide variety of audiences, both business and technical.
• Strong understanding of the full lifecycle (SDLC) with Agile/Scrum experience.
• A strong understanding of Web-based applications.
• Strong understanding of different types of Manual and Automated Testing methodologies (unit, system integration, regression, compatibility & performance etc.) and an ability to plan/execute accordingly.
• Extensive experience supporting Customer in CAT/UAT.
• Proven ability to Plan, Develop, Deploy Automated Test Frameworks and Scripts based upon BDD (Cucumber) / ATDD approach.
• Experience using Java/Ruby Automation Frameworks, including framework development.
• Experience with Build Processes using Jenkins or Cloud Management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (ability to translate between business and technical concepts).
• Proven ability to identify, define, and document business requirements (functional and system).
• Proven ability to participate in requirements analysis, validation and verification, ensuring that requirement statements are complete, consistent, concise, comprehensible, traceable, feasible, unambiguous, and verifiable.
• Proven ability to track, and fully document changes to business requirements (both functional and system).
• Manage changes to requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess a valid Public Trust Security Clearance or have the ability to obtain one prior to start.