Transition Software QA Engineer

ITCON Services is seeking to hire a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to conduct Quality Assurance activities. Specifically, the analyst would need to develop Test Strategies and Plans, develop test scripts for manual and automated testing and support other testing activities and communications, engage external groups for testing in a coordinated effort, and introduce tools for performing tests and audits. This position would also include formulating testing processes and procedures and testing policies that the Web Directorate should follow. In addition, the analyst would support the development of other project artifacts and documentation such as progress reports, analytics, data collections, schedules, and presentations as necessary.
The QA Engineer will be expected to:

• Develop and implement testing operational standards, software quality assurance practices and procedures for use by applicable test and development teams based on current test management standards and practices
• Collaborate with the Development and Business teams in reviewing and validating Test Plans and Test Cases, ensuring that the final application catered to the user requirements
• Develop, maintain, and execute software quality assurance test requirements, plans, scenarios, cases, and scripts for Directorate projects and programs
• Design, plan, and execute manual and automated web, CMS, and application testing
• Work with Business team to identify the business test scenarios for each release to ensure the testing scope was aligned with the vision of the business team
• Ensure that the Drupal site complies with industry standards and regulations, including accessibility guidelines and security best practices
• Perform testing across multiple versions of Drupal, ensuring robust functionality, performance, and security
• Develop and execute test plans and cases tailored to the unique features and modules of each Drupal version
• Perform testing for migration projects from Drupal 7 to 8/9/10, ensuring data integrity and functional parity post-migration
• Collaborate with developers to validate Drupal migration scripts and processes, identifying and resolving migration-specific issues
• Validate Drupal migration tools and processes, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption to end-users
• Support testing of system upgrades and production deployments
• Ensure software quality assurance test artifacts are up-to-date, repeatable, traceable, and cataloged for reuse within the Directorate
• Participate in requirements and design/development reviews, and/or product planning sessions to proactively validate appropriate usability and testability
• Document test executions and reproduce test results for failed test cases. Log defects diligently and accurately in designated defect tracking tools
• Support architecting, designing, and implementing new and existing testing tools and methods in collaboration with team members, project management, development and subject matter experts
• Work independently and employ self-management skills to organize and handle multiple priorities, changing requirements and learning curves
• Document both Functional and Non-Functional Requirements, Use Cases, Technical Specifications, and Systems Requirements Specification
• Collaborate with the QA team in reviewing and validating Test Plans and Test Cases, ensuring that the final application catered to the user requirements
• Work with stakeholder holders to perform UAT teams to identify the business test scenarios for each release to ensure the testing scope was aligned with the vision of the business teams
• Perform responsive testing of Websites and Application using various mobile devices and tools
• Support 508 compliance verification testing and review technical requirements of software
• Provide feedback during Sprint retrospective and create action items to improve and streamline testing
• Provide support to development team in debugging and fixing issues related to database, website, CMS development and/or configuration using technologies such as HTML5, Javascript, CSS3, .Net, Drupal, SharePoint, Access, SQL, PHP, etc,
• Provide expert support in analysis and reporting of web-related activities and projects throughout the Software and Testing Life Cycle
• Communicate complex and/or technical information to a broad range of audiences,
• Provide managers with objectively based information for making decisions on the administrative and programmatic aspects of Directorate operations to include quality assurance, software testing, development, project management, product management and change management processes
• Investigate/research issues, determine impact, and provide solutions for improving product quality

At ITCON, we offer competitive compensation, paid training and development opportunities, healthcare benefits that start on your first day, commuter benefits, work-life balance, and the opportunity to work alongside an amazing and growing team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or Information Technology
• 2+ years of experience in QA testing of applications, web sites, and web applications,
• Experience with test plan creation, test case reviews, test execution, defect resolution and root cause analysis
• Knowledge of Drupal core modules, contributed modules, and custom module development
• Working knowledge of Web Service and backend testing
• Experience in testing user interfaces, workflows, and site navigation for consistency and usability
• Possess excellent communication skills required to document and report on defects and other software issues
• Possess strong diagnostic skills to properly test software and measure the quality of the product, and
• Knowledge of various web application programming technologies.

Specific Qualifications

• 10+ years in field of Information Technology and software Quality Assurance
• Working knowledge of common accessibility testing tools and screen readers
• Experience working with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, .NET, PHP, SQL and accessibility features
• Experience in section 508 compliance testing
• Understanding of Drupal Architecture, familiarity with Drupal core, modules, themes, and distributions
• Knowledge of how Drupal entities, fields, views, and content types
• Working knowledge of ClickUp
• Attention to detail with strong knowledge of planning and organizing test plans and test cases
• Working knowledge of testing methodologies, automation tools and best practices,
• Adept at multi-tasking in a fast-paced, high-profile environment
• Ability to evolve skill sets and quickly adapt to new technologies and priorities
• Ability to work independently with minimal instructions and supervision
• Equally comfortable working on a project team as well as independently, and
• Excellent organization, planning, prioritization skills, and attention to detail

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