QA Tester

Job Description• Develops and maintains test scenarios and end user test scripts to verify new functionality performs as designed and meets customer needs• Thoroughly tests software to ensure proper operations, documents all problems and works to resolve them• Responsible for insuring software releases and documentation meet requirements, are installed correctly, and execute with quality• Responsible for creating and executing regression testing, test plans, and performing the builds of applications• Assemble and build software projects and installation packages• Communicate with customers regarding installation issues and software defects• Perform quality assurance testing for MFS applications• Experience of reporting tools / reports testing - Crystal Reports, Business Object, advanced SQL usage Experience of UNIX servers• Full awareness of OS and variety of commands, ability to read and test UNIX shell scripts• Telecom business knowledge• 5-7 years of experienceResponsibilities:• Review requirements, specifications and technical design documents to provide timely and meaningful feedback • Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases • Estimate, prioritize, plan and coordinate testing activities • Design, develop and execute automation scripts using open source tools • Identify, record, document thoroughly and track bugs • Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved • Develop and apply testing processes for new and existing products to meet client needs • Liaise with internal teams (e.g. developers and product managers) to identify system requirements • Monitor debugging process results• Investigate the causes of non-conforming software and train users to implement solutions • Track quality assurance metrics, like defect densities and open defect counts • Stay up-to-date with new testing tools and test strategies • Coordinate with build/deployment team coordinating installation and deployment of the codeJob requirements• Proven work experience in software development • Proven work experience in software quality assurance • Plan and manage multiple concurrent application releases and making key decisions and prioritizing tasks to keep projects on schedule • Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools and processes • Experience in writing clear, concise and comprehensive test plans and test cases • Hands-on experience with both white box and black box testing • Hands-on experience with automated testing tools • Solid knowledge and experience in SQL/PL-SQL • Experience with Selenium is must - 1+ year experience • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development process - 2+ year experience • Minimum of 4 years of experience in each of job requirements unless otherwise specified • Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus • Experience in Unix scripting will be plus • Experience in Mobile/Tablet testing will be plus • Experience with Selenium test coding is a plus • Experience with HP Quality Center is a plus • Experience with HP Performance Center is a plus • Experience with Informatica testing is a plus • Experience of Java, Web Services, Advanced SQL, • Experience of working on weblogic server configurations/logs is a plusQualifications BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience preferredAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.SummaryType: ContractFunction: Information TechnologyExperience level: Mid-Senior LevelIndustry: Telecommunications