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Job Opportunity - New Jersey (USA)

*** Here is a software tester job opportunity I received recently ***

Position: Quality Assurance Lead (Some travel required) Open Requirement Target Rate = $ 53per Hour on 1099 or c2c all INC

Desired: US Citizen and Permanent Resident
Years Of Experience: 5+ years
Desired Start Date: September
Duration: 2 to 3 Months (potential for full time hire)

Background:
Moving into implementation stage, additional support is required for the QA function. This resource would manage and assist in drafting an extensive series of test scripts for the QAT Quality Assurance Test requirements. Responsibilities include coordination of test team resources and activities and report timely status on test case creation, test case execution and defect metrics associated with test cycles. The QA team lead will identify Quality gaps and follow through to resolution. All test activities will be documented and tracked to resolution. Additionally, once UAT begins, the Lead would coordinate resources, test results, ticket creation, and follow through to resolve any outstanding issues. Lastly, this resource would manage the day to day testing needs amongst the various user groups in Legal, Finance, IT, and Professional Practices teams to ensure efficient use of the testing resources time.

Mandatory: Specific Duties Include but are not limited to:
*Coordination of day to day activities for the test team
*Review software development deliverables such as Project Plan, Requirements, Use Cases, Integration Test Results, for thoroughness and detail
*Define, manage, and review the test cases and test data
*Update regression scripts and assist with test automation efforts
*Communicate test results and QA issues to management
*Facilitate QA interaction with analysts, developers, and users
*Track defects and provide quality metrics
*Perform end to end testing of applications in coordination with various teams

Experience required:
*Demonstrated skills in large scale application testing
*Experience with reports testing and advanced SQL usage
*Previously responsible for test cases creation and execution
*Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
*Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
*Self motivated, able to work independently, and perform tasks under minimal supervision
*Diagnostic and problem solving skills
*Broad knowledge of testing approaches, techniques and tools

Position Requirements:
*Strong technical aptitude and attention to detail
*Ability to learn new applications / concepts quickly
*Prefer someone with very strong client / customer facing skills
*Prefer someone with knowledge in Lotus Notes / Sharepoint

Contact:
Vikash Kumar
Sr.Technical recruiter
Vyshnavi infotech inc,Herndon,VA
Direct: 703.880.8757
Fax: 703.563.9200
Email: vikash@vysinc.com

QA Qualification?

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Sr. Software Tester- AR - Permanent

*** Here is a software tester job opportunity I received recently ***

Please review the job description below and if you or someone you know is interested and meets the technical qualifications, simply call or e-mail. No Telecommuting at this time.

Please include your most recent salary range in your email.

Shawn Deric
Sr. Recruiter
AS/400 Personnel Agency
shawnd@as400search.com
www.as400search.com
760.943.7798

Salary: $65,000 to $85,000 Job Summary:

A stable and growing client located in Arkansas has retained our services in recruiting for a Sr. Software Tester. The Senior Software Tester performs all aspects of product testing including Functional, Regression, Performance, Usability, and Integration at the highest level of proficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads the software testing team in the tracking and resolution of issues.

Acts as the primary point of contact for Development, Project Managers, and Customer Advocates with regard to testing.

Works with the Development team and Product Owner to prioritize the resolution of defects throughout the testing cycle.

Participates in design meetings from a testing perspective and presents the strategy for testing.

Defines test phases and execution plans for each phase, ensuring that the methodology is applied appropriately.

Expresses recommendations based on client desires, product architecture, cost, quality, and delivery timelines.

Ensures cross-team and cross-department coordination and cooperation.

Participates in requirements definition, verifies that requirements are testable, and provides preliminary recommendations for how each will be tested.

Develops, publishes, and implements test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts and documents them all in project management software.

Performs all aspects of product testing including functional, regression, performance, usability, and integration. Produces test scripts that are pertinent to current software enhancements.

Understands a product's purpose and then ensures the testing strategy substantiates that purpose. Prepares and facilitates software demonstrations.

Verifies software matches customer expectations; assists developers with producing software components that meet or exceed customer expectations.

Discovers and analyzes requirements (written and oral) to derive test plans, test estimates, scripts, and reports.

Coordinates the identification and resolution of software issues between multiple departments, groups, and locations.

Utilizes automated test tools to improve test efficiency and repeatability.

Salary of $65,000 to $85,000 (DOE) with excellent benefits including relocation and temporary housing. Arkansas is known as "The Natural State" for a good reason. It's been blessed with beautiful and bountiful natural resources. Also, Arkansas boasts a balanced budget, keeping our taxes low, our services superb, and the cost of living competitive. Every day, we're bringing in new industry, new attractions, and new residents.

*** And remember to tell them Phil from Successful Quality Assurance sent you!

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How much do you charge?

Where are the cost listings for your courses? I'm assuming that you are not a charity. ---------------------- Although I wouldn’t consider them “charity”,

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Interview Questions in Software Testing

If An interviewer asks why do you want to be a software tester? What will be the most convincing answer? --------------- The most convincing answer that

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*** Quality Assurance Job Posting ***

Position: Sr QA Engineer-Great Company! (Quality Assurance)
-web apps testing exp. required

Location: San Francisco California area -relocation assistance is not provided

Salary: Competitive Salary range and great perks!

General Comments:
This company is a well known ecommerce company in the San FranciscoArea - in fact they are a leader in their field,growing, and very profitable.

Looking for an experienced Sr. QA Engineer who is analytical andsavvy, with excellent communication skills, to be a part of theproducts testing team.

In this position, you will ensure thedelivery of quality web products by writing test plans, creating testcases, working with an offshore team, designing and executing testsand finding and reporting issues.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in Agile meetings with product management andengineering, "own" the marketing product testing effort.
• You willeventually be the platform expert on the QA team for this area
• Interact with business product managers to clarify requirements anddrive projects to on-time completion
• Designs, maintains and executes test suites that are stored in Rally
• Ensure comprehensive test coverage by finding bugs, defects and verifying fixes
• Coordinates and clearly communicates assignments to the offshore team
• Informs manager in a timely and clear manner regarding progress ontasks and of issues needing immediate remediation or escalation
• Works closely with manager to create and/or contribute to test plansand test procedures
• Proactive attitude and a willingness to "go the extra mile" to get the job done well
• Highly flexible attitude and ability to shift gears when priorities change
• Proactively participate in maintaining team standards and best practices

**Qualifications:

• The ideal applicant has at least 5 years experience testing webapplications
• Web testing experience for RIA's is a MUST!
• 7-10 years experience in a fast-paced software industry with anexcellent understanding of QA methodology
• Experience in leading projects from test planning through production launch
• Familiarity with software development lifecycles
• Experience working in an Agile software development environment
• Experience with Rally QA software suite a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of Flex/Flash is highly desirable
• Previous automation experience is a plus
• Digital imaging experience is a plus

For immediate consideration,please send your resume as a Word attachment to: oraman@verizon.net

Please use job code: LinkedIn PeopleSearch/San Fran/Sr QA Engineer/DP

How Can I achieve a QA process based goal.

Respected, First of all I appreciate you effort in QA. Now let me show you my Question and my problem. I have done my Masters in CS. I am doing job as

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Why do i became a QA tester

what are the reasons? ****************************** If I understand your question correctly, you are asking: “What are the reasons to become a QA tester?”

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salary regarding qa tester?

im saravanan from chennai b.tech IT 2010 passout i got an offer letter for qa testing in intelligroup at banglore with 2 years bond and 2.01 lakh per annum....

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Where to find QA testing jobs

I have been looking for a QA role from last 3 months, not successful. Any job sites that you might want to recommend for the QA job search? ********************************

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what will happen if you ignore the domain in which the software will be developed ?

What is the importance of the domain in the software development lifecycle? ******************************* Short Answer: You will soon be out of business

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just wondering

Can you test game or software from a company from a different state? ******************************************* Hi DJ, Short Answer: Absolutely! Different

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Being (or becoming) a tester

I am doing BCA. Can you plz tell me what can i do in future? also want to do MCA but first i want to know which line i have to select in IT after both

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What questions should I ask the QA team

I involve with the UAT and we found we have so many problems/issues/defects during the UAT. I feel that those defects/problems should be catched by QA.

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Do I need to have computer background to start ?

I have not programing background. How long do I need to prepare myself to get to the entry level? ************************************************ To

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Career change to become a QA...pls help with guidance, also cannot download your book...having errors

Hi Phil I am an architectural designer , looking for a career change. I am exploring the career of a QA tester. I am trying to download your book , but

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Text Bug (The QA Tester) + Product Management Questions

I was wondering if you had any advice on a technical skillset I could develop for eventually becoming a Product Manager. I'm currently localizing products

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What do I need to know in order to understand Data Mining?

I just had a job interview that went well for a qa tester position. The Manager stated that they are just starting up after a merger and need help with

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What QA Salary Could I Receive?

I have been placed as a fresher software tester. I would like to know what could be the salary for a fresher QA tester in India. SQA AnswerQuality Assurance

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Software Tester Elite - The Software Tester’s All-You-Need-To-Know Action Guide

Download your FREE copy of Software Tester Elite right here!

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Top 5 Challenges of a QA Tester: Day #1

There are several challenges you will encounter as a QA Professional, but the principles, methods, and tools in this course will help you overcome all of them. Day 1

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Top 5 Challenges of a QA Tester: Day #2

There are several challenges you will encounter as a QA Professional, but the principles, methods, and tools in this course will help you overcome all of them. Day 2

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Top 5 Challenges of a QA Tester: Day #3

There are several challenges you will encounter as a QA Professional, but the principles, methods, and tools in this course will help you overcome all of them. Day 3

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Top 5 Challenges of a QA Tester: Day #4

There are several challenges you will encounter as a QA Professional, but the principles, methods, and tools in this course will help you overcome all of them. Day 4

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Top 5 Challenges of a QA Tester: Day #5

There are several challenges you will encounter as a QA Professional, but the principles, methods, and tools in this course will help you overcome all of them. Day 5

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Software Testing Jobsites

Question: Are there jobsites where one can find software testing jobs? Answer: Yes, there are. There are many job sites on the internet where you can

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Ace A Post Mortem: Day #3

Once develoment is completed, the real work of improvement begins. Measure, analyze, plan, and execute - Day 3

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Ace A Post Mortem: Day #2

Once develoment is completed, the real work of improvement begins. Measure, analyze, plan, and execute - Day 2

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Ace A Post Mortem: Day #1

Once develoment is completed, the real work of improvement begins. Measure, analyze, plan, and execute - Day 1

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Quality Assurance Training: Get the Skills!

Quality assurance training should be focused on teaching you how to succeed. All the theory in the world will not get you paid if you do not have the skills to do the job. Get the skills now!

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10 Elite Skills - Day #1

Welcome to Day #1 of this 10 Skills of Elite Testers course. Learn and Succeed!

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10 Elite Skills - Day #2

Welcome to Day #2 of this 10 Skills of Elite Testers course. Learn and Succeed!

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10 Elite Skills - Day #3

Welcome to Day #3 of this 10 Skills of Elite Testers course. Learn and Succeed!

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10 Elite Skills - Day #7

Welcome to Day #7 of our 10 Skills of Elite Testers course. Learn, Apply, and Succeed!

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10 Elite Skills - Day #4

Welcome to Day #4 of our 10 Skills of Elite Testers course. Learn, Apply, and Succeed!

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10 Elite Skills - Day #5

Welcome to Day #5 of our 10 Skills of Elite Testers course. Learn, Apply, and Succeed!

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10 Elite Skills - Day #6

Welcome to Day #6 of our 10 Skills of Elite Testers course. Learn, Apply, and Succeed!

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Regression Testing Process

Regression testing can solidify the end of a project or it can be a burden that creates more work, increases risk, and costs the company un-budgeted money. Learn to regress with the best!

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5 Steps to Bug Regression: Day #1

Learn to validate like a pro - proper bug regression is an art few have mastered. Day 1

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5 Steps to Bug Regression: Day #2

Learn to validate like a pro - proper bug regression is an art few have mastered. Day 2

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5 Steps to Bug Regression: Day #3

Learn to validate like a pro - proper bug regression is an art few have mastered. Day 3

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5 Steps to Bug Regression: Day #4

Learn to validate like a pro - proper bug regression is an art few have mastered. Day 4

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5 Steps to Bug Regression: Day #5

Learn to validate like a pro - proper bug regression is an art few have mastered. Day 5

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Quality Assurance Courses Should Teach Bug Writing

Quality Assurance courses should be immediately applicable. Master the skills that will help you succeed every day as a software tester; Reality, not theory.

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Your Software Testing Course on How to Write a Bug

A software testing course that detailed how to write a bug would be useful would it not? Here is your chance to learn how to write bugs that gain you respect every time. Write like a pro!

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5 Keys to a Bulletproof Bug: Day #1

Gain respect with flawless, impacful work!

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5 Keys to a Bulletproof Bug: Day #2

Gain respect with flawless, impacful work!

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5 Keys to a Bulletproof Bug: Day #3

Gain respect with flawless, impacful work!

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5 Keys to a Bulletproof Bug: Day #4

Gain respect with flawless, impacful work!

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