Sr Software Tester || Richmond, VA (Hybrid) (Richmond)

ITQM Sr. Test Analyst

Hybrid : 2-3 days / week.

Location : Onsite at 600 E Main St, Richmond VA 23219

Interview type - Both Web Cam and In Person Interview

Performed manual and / or automated testing using industry standard testing tools, standards, and methodologies.

Virginia Tax seeks a qualified person who works well with teams and have excellent communicator with the ability to deal effectively with the functional and non-functional teams within IT Services as well as business users. The Senior Test Analyst will also co-ordinate UAT users and assist in the preparation of UAT test scripts. The ability to work within, and contribute to a team environment and build and maintain effective working relationships with customers, users and colleagues.

The ideal candidate should have 8 + years of experience in the following :

Responsibilities & Expectations :

• ISEB / ISTQB qualification in Software Testing to practitioner level or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Proficiency in implementing and executing testing strategies, plans, methodologies and frameworks in support of Agile development
• Experience of using test management / Version Control tools (Azure DevOps / TFS / Git) and extensive experience writing test cases in Gherkin.
• Experience in writing Complex SQL queries for Creating and Maintenance of test data to support automation testing and Business users
• Proficiency in Oracle SQL, PL / SQL, XML,
• Knowledge of programming language e.g. Ruby, Java OR Python
• Experience working in Window and Linux environment
• Experience in reviewing metrics to identify areas for process optimization, Conduct dry run / smoke testing to ensure scripts readiness and Execute automation scripts
• Gather requirements from the Business Analyst to understand the project, analyze requirements, identify gaps in the requirements, skill sets required and provide LOE
• Provide Test Scenarios / Cases walkthrough and seek customer sign off inclusive of Prioritization of Test cases, Optimization options
• A thorough understanding of risk-based testing
• Test the defect and update the status, conduct root cause analysis of the defects logged and assist developers in recreating bugs
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in both verbal and written communications
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and verbal communication skills are necessary due to the dynamic nature of collaborations with engineering teams and solving complex system problems together