Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Title:

Quality Assurance EngineerLocation:

Ann Arbor, MI Hybrid Position 3-4 days a week.

Duration:

12 Months Potential Conversion Subject Matter Expert in Desktop 50% User Interface Experience testing Desktop installer applications.

Looking for a QA engineer that has experience testing server-side components. Experience with Linux and SQL experience is a plus. Manual Testing user facing comp... Automation a plus Mentor junior QA engineers and provide guidance on testing methodologies and tools. Financial industry experience is helpful.

Responsibilities:

Create test plans and participate in Peer ReviewsModify test plans based on Peer Review feedbackProvide input on risks so that Senior QA engineers, QA Specialists, and in some cases QA Managers can be informed.

Provide input to QA and Release Specialists to prepare implementation timelinesParticipate in development of Test Data Strategy Assist QA Specialists in determining appropriate test environmentsWork with business analysts to ensure business requirements are adequateHighlight requirement and design gaps as early in lifecycle as possibleCreate test cases according to standards - manual and automatedPerform problem solving and root cause analysis when defects occurUpdate Quality Center according to standard including mapping test cases to requirementsEngage application development in defect resolutionFlag test cases appropriate for regression librariesParticipate in test case Peer ReviewsUpdate test cases based on Peer ReviewsParticipate in continuous improvement efforts within the QA organizationMay support and provide constructive feedback on existing processes and standardsBecome knowledgeable in the technologies used by Application Development organizations4 year college degree in Computer Science or related discipline or equivalent work experience3-5 years of software testing experienceTechnical skills can include Windows, LINUX, UNIX, JAVA, C++, InterSystems CACHE, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML, XML, Web ServicesKnowledge or experience in one or more of the following is highly preferred - XCTest, UI Automator, TeamCity, Gradle, Maven, XCode, Android SDK, IntelliJ IDEA, Bitbucket, Mobile OS (iOS and Android) as well as native applications including installation, operation and configurationKnowledge and experience with relational database technologies (SQL, schema design)Experience with CI tools like Team City or JenkinsKnowledge of test repository or defect tracking systemsKnowledge of financial markets/brokerage experience preferredExcellent communication and organizational skills, team playerSolid understanding of the Software Development LifecycleStrong problem solving and trouble shooting skills with the ability to come up with creative solutionsAbility to prioritize workload in an efficient mannerEffective listening skills Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

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