QA Engineer - Norwalk, CT - Georgia IT Inc.

Norwalk, CT

Job Title: QA Engineer
Location: Norwalk, CT
Position Type: Contract
Rate: DOE

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a related technical field, plus 3+ years of progressively responsible experience in a Software Quality Assurance role.
Experience in both Unit and Integration testing needs with exposure to data virtualization.
Demonstrated experience developing high quality test strategies and test execution and specific focus on cross browser and cross device testing.
Demonstrated experience developing high quality test strategies and test execution, specific focus on REST API testing
Experience using software Quality Assurance methodologies, best practice and toolsets.
Strong team orientation, ability to work alone as well as direct small group projects
Results and time oriented, highly self-motivated and excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Have solid cross-group collaboration skills and have a history of working within a software test and development team
Software testing experience with an organized and structured approach
A passion for quality and delivering a stable product
Comprehensive understanding of test methodologies and techniques
Experience testing of applications on web-based, client/server platforms
Working knowledge of relational database technology and SQL
Ability to deal with changing priorities
Expertise in software development to build and use automation frameworks using technologies: Java/.NET JUnit, Soap UI/Pro, REST, JSON and XML, Eclipse IDE/Visual Studio, Maven, SVN/GIT is a plus

Role and Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in requirements review and testing activities to deliver high quality products.
Document test data, test case and/or acceptance criteria using JIRA, Rally or any such solution life cycle management tools.
Perform API Validation with Postman or any other API testing tool
Implement automated Groovy test scripts in Soap UI Tool
Demonstrate proactive ownership of issues and problem
lead the development and execution of test cases
Work closely with developers to debug/test product features
Log defects in software defect tracking system
Take part in peer and external reviews
Identify risks and dependencies of the product and its subsystems, prioritize the effort, deliver the project on time and according to milestones, specifications and expected standards
Actively work with QA management in establishing metrics to ensure overall product quality
Develop business and product knowledge over time and share such knowledge to mentor

Source : Georgia IT Inc.