The candidate will be responsible for reviewing requirements and design specifications for testability utilizing black box testing methodologies though both manual testing and automation tools. Works with other QA, development, program and product management, and support team members to ensure proper test coverage is achieved and quality standards are met.

• Perform testing activities including functional and regression testing
• Design, develop and maintain test cases and test automation scripts
• Determine the total breadth and depth of testing required for a given product when developing test cases in order to ensure product will meet company quality standards when released
• Review test results and properly evaluate the stability of the software being tested
• Set up test environments with the necessary test data and execute detailed test procedures and test cases for assigned products or product modules
• Analyze and report test results to product teams
• Log defects and track them to resolution
• Work effectively with developers and product support
• Solves complex problems independently
• Performs duties with little supervision
• Provides self-direction in response to changes to requirements and specifications
• Follows the departmental and project-specific development standards and processes.

REQUIRED:

• 5+ years QA experience including automated testing
• Must have significant experience testing client/server and database applications
• Must have strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows
• Must have experience testing Java based applications
• Solid experience with Oracle and SQL databases
• Strong QA Skills on planning, bug isolation, bug report writing and troubleshooting
• Must possess a high level of initiative
• Good understanding of QA processes, methodologies and approaches with respect to Software Development Life Cycles
• Experience analyzing functional requirements and design specifications in order to effectively derive test strategies, test plans and ultimately test cases
• Hands-on experience with manual black box testing
• Experience developing and executing test scripts (Borland SilkTest strongly preferred)
• Must be resourceful with good analytical skills
• Must be friendly and outgoing
• Must be a team player
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment with changing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail with an aptitude for problem solving and learning new concepts quickly
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently with guided but minimal supervision

DESIRED:

• Knowledge of Linux and Solaris
• Experience with Borland StarTeam
• Experience with Borland SilkTest
• Experience with Oracle and SQL administration
• Experience with web services
• Knowledge of the Eclipse architecture