QA Engineer

QA EngineerJob Location: Omaha, NE (100% Onsite - local only, no relocation)Employment Type: FTEKey Technology: Mainframe, distributed systems, web technologiesJob Responsibilities:Manage several projects simultaneously.Understand and communicate the scope of testing required to meet the needs of the project or desired business capabilities.Review and approve test plans.Assist with managing post-design scope changes and resolving issues throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Build a knowledge base or proficiency framework on the test team(s) and applications and acquire subject matter expertise on the overall line of business pertaining to the test team(s).Analyze and prioritize defects based upon business and programming specifications.Perform testing activities including: planning, design, scripting, execution, debugging and reporting tasks.Lead, develop, monitor, and execute test activities for large sized projects.Provide guidance to team members on the scripting and execution activities to accomplish the test plan and design requirements.Research new tools and testing approaches and execute upon/monitoring the implementation of such items.Post test execution activities include error debugging, reporting needs, and internal and external communications.Provide technical investigation, updates, and progress to project team and management.Automate tests for new features using existing automation framework.Assist with the execution of testing for all system components, including functional and integration testing.Ensure traceability from requirements to test cases, document test cases and generate reports, accountable for all software quality related metrics.Knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodology.Ability to work within an agile methodology on scrum team to coordinate testing; participate in dialog with developers in discussing current and proposed architecture, defects enhancements and other issues.Define test objectives, write and execute test cases and test scenarios to ensure that software products meet design specifications and quality measurements, update and modify existing test procedures as necessary.Work with multiple programs/systems on projects of moderate to high complexity within multiple development environments.Demonstrate high productivity and the ability to effectively multi-task across different initiatives.Provide technical leadership, mentoring and coaching to less experienced individuals. Oversee training of team members.Work independently with senior management and technical groups globally.Utilize business, functional and/or technical expertise to effectively develop and execute the test strategy and planning activities.Skills and Experience Required:Required:6+years of related technical experience.Linux backgroundSubject Matter Expertise with demonstrated technical experience in one or more mainframe and/or distributed application technologies, web application technologies, databases, principles of quality, test automation, and performance testing activities.Desired:Knowledge of Banking Industry: Payments, Tax Payments, ACH, NACHA (National Automated Clearing House Association)Strong communication skills both verbal and written communication with internal and external client leadershipKnowledge of user interface testing and ADA compliance testingKnowledge of automation tools: TOSCA, SeleniumKnowledge of project management and waterfall Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) processesKnowledge of the key processes in the business and the business rules that impact the development and/or implementation of information systems.Knowledge of Corporate Applications & tools: Jira, SharePoint, WorkdayKnowledge of MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint Veracity Solutions