NVP Software Testing

 

 

Test Automation Specialist


The Test Automation Specialist will participate in quality assurance activities for NVP Software Testing. The Test Automation Specialist will develop and execute automated test cases to validate complex functionality and system performance. In addition, the Test Automation Specialist will be involved in all product quality efforts including test planning, status meetings, defect reporting, performance benchmarking, mentoring junior testers, and continuous QA improvement activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop test cases and checklists
  • Design and develop reusable automated testing scripts
  • Plan and coordinate testing-related activities
  • Perform automated functional, integration, system, load, stress and performance testing using testing tools
  • Compile and analyze test results
  • Record all test results and report test status at weekly team meetings
  • Assist developers in root cause analysis of defects
  • Identify, log and track issues in the system under test
  • Record all test results and report test status at weekly team meetings
  • Work with the project team to resolve quality issues
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to fellow testers on the QA team
  • Continually search out new QA processes and tools to improve QA functions and processes
  • Assist the QA manager in test planning
  • Embrace and enhance existing QA processes and procedures

Required Skills:

  • 5+ years in QA
  • 2+ years of automated testing experience
  • Solid understanding of QA principles and the software development lifecycle
  • Solid understanding of black box testing
  • Solid understanding of database design and manipulation (using querying tools)
  • Solid understanding of software installation processes
  • Experience in preparing formal test plans and test cases, and reporting bugs
  • Ability to report bugs using an automated bug tracking tool
  • Experience gathering test data using reporting tools or query languages
  • Ability to train others on QA processes
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent teamwork skills
  • Ability to quickly ramp up on and apply new technologies and processes
  • A genuine interest in testing, career progression, and improving personal QA knowledge

Preferred Skills:

  • Formal software test training or test certification
  • Familiarity with Mercury Interactive's WinRunner and/or LoadRunner.

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