Quality Assurance Tester

Quality Assurance, Tester, Logistics

The role of the QA Tester is to perform and coordinate system verification test activities. Additionally, the QA Tester is responsible for establishing, maintaining and implementing the test methods and procedures necessary for the verification of business applications.

Core responsibilities

Actively participating in all phases of the testing cycle. Producing weekly progress report to the QA manager Responsible for testing in accordance with the Test Approach of the project. Reports to QA/Test Manager the test progress and issue status. Performing system verification testing activities to include Unit, Integration, Systems Acceptance, Regression, Stress/Volume, Testing and inspections. Additionally the QA Tester supports the test execution during User Acceptance Testing. Responsible for documenting test plans, test cases and test scripts and performing final test execution and certification.

Main Interfaces Internal: Interacts with all: IS Development Staff User community Support Staff System Managers External: Consultants Software Vendors

Background needed

3-5+ years industry experience in the logistics industry, operating networks and warehouse management such as slotting, allocation, picking, packing, shipping, receipts and returns would be an advantage. Candidate that has logistics experience specific to the Service Parts Logistics industry preferred but not essential.

Skills
Advanced Technical skills;
SDLC
Adv. skills in application development & testing practices.
Excellent analytical capabilities, interpersonal knowledge of Mainframe, minicomputer, or microcomputer.
Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
Must be capable of working under pressure and working within a team through difficult, long-term projects.

Experience Required

Knowledge and experience with Testing and Quality Assurance processes and methodologies. Experience creating and documenting test plans including estimates. Familiar with creation and test cases and test scripts. Familiar with database schema and SQL. Familiar with testing management tools such as HP Quality Centre and PVCS Tracker. Experience with web based applications. Familiar with automated testing tools such as HP QTP. Experience using load/volume test generators such as HP LoadRunner Application.

Knowledge
1. Oracle Database
2. Quest Toad (SQL Browser) or equivalent SQL tool
3. Defect tracking tool like JIRA, HP QC or equivalent
4. Test automation tools like Mercury Interactive - TestDirector, WinRunner, LoadRunner or equivalent