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Intermediate QA Tester


The Intermediate Level QA Tester will combine an understanding of quality assurance principles and a technical understanding of software development. The Intermediate QA Tester will develop and execute test cases to validate complex functionality. In addition, the Intermediate QA Tester will be involved in all product quality efforts, including requirement reviews, test planning, status meetings, defect reporting, performance benchmarking, mentoring junior testers, and continuous QA improvement activities.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute test cases and checklists
  • Perform functional, integration, system, and performance testing using manual methods and testing tools
  • 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 network/development team for root cause analysis of defects
  • Continually search out new QA processes and tools to improve QA functions and processes
  • Embrace and enhance existing QA processes and procedures

Required Skills:

  • 2+ years in QA
  • 1+ years of application development
  • 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 preparing formal test plans and test cases, and reporting bugs
  • Perform bug reporting using an automated bug tracking tool
  • Experience gathering test data using reporting tools or query languages
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent teamwork skills
  • A genuine interest in testing, career progression, and improving personal QA knowledge
  • An investigative attitude and an open mind with an easy going personality

Preferred Skills:

  • Formal software test training or test certification
  • Automated test tool experience

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