Quality Assurance Analyst - Consultant

Remote 75%

***This position is in Columbia SC

PUBLIC SECTOR/GOV T EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
-Solid understanding of software testing concepts, methodologies, and best practices.
-Experience mapping and documenting business processes, flows and logical translation to test scenarios, test cases and test scrips.
-Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
-Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
-Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to prioritize and manage workload effectively.

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
-Proven experience in test automation using Tricentis Tosca, with a strong understanding of Tosca Commander and Tosca TBox.
-Familiarity with process management, and project management, both waterfall and Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
-Experience working with development teams and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
-A passion for learning and staying updated on the latest testing tools and technologies.
-Tricentis Tosca certification (e.g., Tricentis Certified Professional - Tosca Testsuite).
-Experience with other testing tools, such as Selenium, JUnit, TestNG, etc.
-Proficiency in test scripting languages (e.g., VBScript, JavaScript, Python) and automation frameworks.
-Knowledge of SQL and database concepts for data validation in test automation.
-Previous experience in testing web applications, APIs, and mobile applications.
-Knowledge of SAP or other Enterprise Systems.
-Knowledge of S4 Hana and using test automation during migration to S4, experience with change impact analysis.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
-Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

PREFERRED EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
-Tricentis/Tosca certification

As a Test Automation Engineer/Analyst, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining automated test scripts using test automation tools (e.g. Tricentis Tosca) as well as facilitating and maintaining the comprehensive business process architecture/hierarchy for test coverage. Your expertise in test automation will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency, reliability, and accuracy of our software applications and business processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify testing requirements, document processes to identify test scenarios, create and execute test plans and test cases, as well as contribute to the continuous improvement of our testing processes.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
ALL WITHIN PROJECT SCHEDULES AND OTHER DEFINED DEADLINES .
Key Responsibilities:
-Test Automation Development: Create, enhance, and maintain automated test scripts using Tricentis Tosca for various software applications and systems.
-Test Case Design: Collaborate with Quality Assurance (QA) and development teams to design test cases based on the business process, functional requirements/user stories.
-Test Execution: Execute automated test cases and report defects, ensuring comprehensive coverage and accuracy of testing results.
-Test Data Management: Manage test data and ensure its availability and relevance for automated test execution.
-Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for test process improvement and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of testing efforts.
-Test Framework Enhancement: Contribute to the development and maintenance of automation frameworks, libraries, and utilities to support test automation scalability and maintainability.
-Defect Management: Analyze and document test results and defects in a clear and concise manner, assisting in the defect resolution process. Maintain quality test results and artifacts, maintain the framework for metrics and dashboard reporting on Test Execution and Defect resolution to resolution / closure.
-Test Environment Setup: Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to set up and maintain test environments necessary for automated testing activities.
-Test Strategy and Planning: Participate in test strategy discussions and provide input on the feasibility and effectiveness of automated testing approaches.
-Test Reporting: Generate and present test automation reports to stakeholders, highlighting test execution progress, coverage, and potential risks.
-Training and Knowledge Sharing: Assist in training and mentoring team members on Tricentis Tosca automation best practices and testing techniques.
-Stay Current with Industry Trends: Stay up-to-date with the latest testing tools, methodologies, and trends in the automation testing space.