Software QA Engineer

Description

Job Description Develop, maintain, and implement System/Integration testing strategy, test plans, test processes, test scenarios, and test cases based on MAXIMUS CMMI standardsIdentify and prepare test data for testingPerforms Systems Testing and automation when neededAssist with UAT testingCommunicate with Business/Systems Analysts and Developers to understand/clarify requirementsIdentify, report, and manage defects in defect tracking systemProvide testing status reports per Project requirements and provide input to the Project Plans and ProcessesIdentify and communicate risks to Project teamProvide regular updates to the Test/Project ManagerProvide technical information for Change Requests meetingsParticipate in systems requirement reviews and team meetings when necessaryMaintain Projects test documentationParticipate in Systems Integration Testing with vendors or clients under test leads guidanceParticipate in collection and review of quantitative data related to software testing and development activities for measurement and analysis as required.Maintain testing work products to comply with PPQA reviews and audits which is to ensure compliance with documented plans, procedures, and standards as required.Personal/Soft Skills Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Ability to do presentations and walkthroughs with Systems and Business personnelAbility to work well in a fast paced environment under deadlines in a changing environment.Ability to successfully execute many complex tasks simultaneously,Ability to work as a team member, as well as independentlyMust be organized and detail orientedTechnical Skills / Knowledge Required 6+ years experience with software quality assurance required with some experience in large scaled complex projectsWorked with web based applications.Demonstrated proficiency with SQL for creating/modifying queries is a must.Demonstrated proficiency in Test Plan and Test Case writing and defect management and use of various test management toolsExperience with automation toolsExperience in using Unix for file manipulation and basic shell scriptingExperience with Java, HTML, creating and validating XMLExperience testing web services using tools such as SOAP UIProficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Visio, Project, Excel, PowerPoint)Excellent analytical skills.Thorough understanding of all phases of SDLC required and various testing types such as Systems, Integration, UAT etc.Additional Skills / Knowledge Preferred Exposure to Reports testingHealthcare Industry experience is a plus.Experience testing in Agile/SCRUM environmentsExperience with CMMI Maturity Level 3 organizations.Education Requirement BS/BA Preferred field of study Computer Science; Engineering; Math; or Statistics