Job Description
Syms Strategic Group (SSG) is seeking a talented SQA Tester
Department: Veterans Affairs
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Experienced
Security Clearance Level: Public Trust (MBI)
Military Veterans are highly encouraged to apply!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Manage and help staff test events with appropriate resources.
* Coordinate with developers and functional analysts to create test plans and test scripts in accordance with VA mandated testing documentation standards and templates.
* Coordinate with testing stakeholders and other team participants to plan test events.
* Lead and conduct testing in accordance with Master Test Plan specifications that provide tracking, monitoring and reporting of results.
* Review and approve test reports.
* Monitor and update defect and bug reports.
Important note: Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies will not be considered.
Additional Information
Required Skills and Experience * Knowledge of Veterans Affairs testing policies and procedures. (Helpful) * Experience with EDI and financial transaction systems helpful * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while contributing to overall company success. * Must have experience in the coordination and management of test events in accordance with approved test plans, procedures and scripts. * Must have knowledge and skills to ensure that test environments are set up accurately. * Must be able to create test reports. * Must have experience working in an agile environment. * Must have comprehensive technical expertise on IT products, operating systems, software, hardware, systems and networks and specialized environments. * Must have experience in writing or assisting in the development of test plans and test procedures. * Must manage the defect database under the guidance of senior QA engineers Professional Certifications None Formal Education Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software/Systems Engineering, or equivalent technical degree Years of Professional Experience * 5+ years S/W testing experience. * Experience with SQL Security Clearance Requirements Must possess a Public Trust (MBI) Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required CRITICAL NOTES: 1. SSG will not make assumptions regarding your qualifications. Your answers to the mandatory screening questions must be supported by the information on your resume. Applications with inconsistencies w