Junior QA Consultant

General Experience:
·        At least Three (3) years of experience with testing in software development projects.
·        Experience in mid-scale or large-scale system development projects (including using test automation, test strategy, developing and executing test scripts and test plans)
·        Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
·        Strong verbal and written communication skills Able to review and analyze system specifications (e.g. System Requirements, Business Requirements, Design Documents, etc.)
·        Able to perform manual testing and/or automated testing using the supported tools.
·        Identify missing testcases, create new test cases and modify existing testcase for more completed accurate and efficient Test Coverage.
·        Experience in documenting Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTM) and confirming applications are ready for UAT.
·        Experience in documenting Test Cases, Test Results.
·        Ability to prepare sample data for testing.
·        Skills in System testing, parallel/comparative testing, QA testing, performance and load testing, regression testing, security testing, business continuity/disaster recovery testing, post-go-live testing/validation.
·        Experience with mobile device testing is a plus.
·        Analytical mind and skills in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and issue isolation.
·        Able to work with cross-functional teams to validate product quality throughout the development life cycle.
·        Experience with GitHub, ServiceNow, TFS, JIRA.

Specialized Experience:
·        Experience in STLC concepts and best practices.
Experience in running tests for application functions.
·        Experience with SDLC and agile methodologies.
·        Familiarity with defect management tools (TFS / JIRA)
·        Preferred to have experience with public sector.

Preferred training or software testing certifications such as:
·        International Software Testing Qualifications Board
·        Certified Test Engineer (CSTE)
·        Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST)