Role & seniority: Experienced Software Tester (mid-to-senior level)

Stack/tools: Quality Centre (test management), Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, web browsers; test libraries/scripts; familiarity with SDLC processes

Top 3 responsibilities

Define, perform, and document product validation for new/modified applications
Maintain quality records/metrics and guide lower-level personnel on quality controls
Assist in quality reviews, support test libraries/scripts, and coordinate testing activities

Must-have skills

Experience with software development life cycle related to verification/validation
Ability to prepare testing reports and coordinate project testing
Mentoring and guiding test teams; strong analytical, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills
Ability to direct projects, work in teams, and make independent decisions; strong organizational skills
Ability to analyze requirements, specifications, and designs to determine system functionality

Nice-to-haves

Project management skills
Knowledge of test management tools (e.g., Quality Centre)
Location & work type: Rochester, MN; likely full-time on-site role with standard business hours

Full Description

Are you an experienced Software Tester with a desire to excel? If so, then Talent Software Services may have the job for you! Our client is seeking an experienced Software Tester to work at their company in Rochester, MN.

Position Summary: This position provides software quality assurance services for projects and systems.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Supports the development of deliverables, which include defines, performs and documenting product validation for new and/or modified applications.
Investigates operational and process problems in conjunction with other engineering and technical personnel.
Maintains quality records and metrics status reports; guides and directs lower-level personnel on the setup and performance of quality controls.
Devises and applies quality controls for in-house and vended products.
Assists in the execution of quality reviews under the direction of the project team or a senior quality colleague.
May need to maintain test library and scripts in test management tools. (e.g. Quality Centre).

Qualifications

Experienced with software development lifecycles as they relate to product verification and validation.
Experienced with the preparation of testing reports and coordinating project testing.
Experienced in mentoring test colleagues and project teams on the software test process.

Strong background in productivity software: e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and browsers. Knows and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures from a field of specialization (testing, software development, or data management). Must possess strong analytical thinking skills, excellent documentation skills, an ability to interact with people at all levels, and possess skills in coping with ambiguous situations. Must have the ability to direct projects, participate in teams, and work independently to make decisions appropriate for the business and technical environment. Requires strong analytical, organizational and interaction skills. Able to cross-analyze software development documentation (business requirements, function specification, design specification) to ascertain system functionality/features. Able to gain an understanding of the applicable systems and business operational practices and procedures as relates to product validation. Will be required to communicate with a wide range of audiences (i.e., technical and business).

Preferred

Project management skills.
Knowledge of test management tools desired (e.g., Quality Centre).