QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 6+ years’ experience in software QA testing and/or development
• Strong experience with software test tools, methodologies and test plans
• Proficiency in requirements analysis and reviews
• Expert in writing test scenarios and test cases
• Proficient in understanding database design and experience writing SQL queries
• Proficient in understanding API’s and experience in testing API web services
• Experience testing web services with Swagger or PostMan is a plus
• Experience with automating web services with ReadyAPI is a plus
• Experience using generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to accelerate test authoring and analysis is strongly preferred
• Basic prompt engineering knowledge is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience working on agile projects
• Microsoft Azure DevOps test case management experience is a plus
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written, including good interpersonal skills
• Expert computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Demonstrated strengths in organizational, attention-to-detail, follow-through, reasoning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively independently and within a team environment
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to seek underlying assumptions through probing, questioning, and listening

• Translate business requirements and technical specifications into test cases
• Collaborate with others to clarify requirements and specifications and how those translate to test plans and test cases
• Test application functionality through UI, API, and Database Layers to specifications and provide feedback to software developers, managers and product managers
• Clearly communicate status and open issues to QA team and lead
• Estimate effort required to perform all QA activities assigned
• Attend defect meetings, test planning meetings, and other QA initiated meetings
• Leverage AI tools such as ChatGPT to assist in test case generation, scenario brainstorming, and data condition coverage analysis
• Use AI-assisted analytics (e.g., via ChatGPT) to help triage test results, analyze logs, suggest patterns in defect root cause, and surface gaps in test coverage
• Database testing in Microsoft SQL Server including mining for data, backend validation, and perform data quality analysis via SQL
• Hold and facilitate test plan/case reviews with cross-functional team members/teams
• Isolate, replicate, and report defects and verify defect fixes.
• Create, execute, and evaluate manual or automated test cases reporting results
• Troubleshoots and resolves or recommends solutions to a diverse range of complex software testing problems. Uses judgment within defined policies and practices (includes software and technical documentation solutions).
• Coordinate and communicate with resources onsite and offshore to complete assigned projects
• Document status and final reports for QA activities
• Work effectively within a team environment to implement projects in a timely manner