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Title:  Software Test Engineer - Technical Lead
Location:  Waynesburg, PA
Job Type:  Direct Hire
Compensation:   per Year
Reference Code:  940825-EQG
Description:  Our client is currently seeking an experienced Software Engineer as Test Technical Lead. A qualified candidate would have a minimum of a college degree and 5+ years experience as a Software Test Lead with a strong focus on Automated Testing, software development and test lead on software development projects. The candidate's role will focus on leading and conducting integrated Product Software Testing. Responsibilities include planning, leading test analyst and software engineers to test integrated product solutions in both automated and manual testing. The Test Lead will ensure all issues or defects are documented, communicated and risks managed. The Test Lead is responsible for coordinating and conducting testing resources to execute test plans and test cases for all product builds and releases (internal and external). The Test Lead works in close collaboration with the project managers, product managers, analysts, developers, teaming partners, customers and product end users to define critical areas for testing and prioritize testing. The Test Lead is an extension of the Software Development Team and can transition into a software developer role while maintaining Test Lead responsibilities at the discretion of software project management. Essential Functions (including but not limited to):
  • Lead all product software testing (integrated, system, regression, performance) using automated and manual testing techniques
  • Adopt and incorporate automated functional and performance testing tools
  • Drive all product software testing (unit, integration, system, regression, performance) using automated and manual testing techniques
  • Develop product testing related deliverables using project specific templates and methodologies such as Agile and the Rational Unified Process (RUP)
  • Collaborate with development functional groups on technology changes necessary to enhance automation tool performance and robustness
  • Develop and execute test cases
Requirements:  Qualifications & Requirements: Required:
  • BS or MS in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Strong working experience with automated testing tools, techniques and capabilities
  • Strong automated testing skill set with software products including web and client based applications (transactional and analytical applications)
  • Technical Lead and Project Management in a mid size team oriented setting and experience developing detailed work plans
  • Object Oriented Analysis and Design
  • Ability to effectively troubleshoot challenging defects
  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to quickly, effectively, and persuasively communicate inputs and ideas within collaborative sessions, presentations and in written form to various audiences with wide ranges of business and technical knowledge and ability
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work in fast paced environment and under tight deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Scripting languages and SQL
  • Defect Management software
Desired:
  • HP Quality Test Center, HP Quick Test or Mercury Interactive automated testing tools
  • Experience with Hardware and Network testing is a plus
  • Experience with basic hardware, software and programming concepts such as client-server and web computing, Java, XML, relational databases, middleware and reporting
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio
  • UML (business Process, business and System Use Case, business Entity diagrams)
  • Knowledge of DOD Certification and Accreditation standards
  • Knowledge of the DOD DII-COE standards
  • Knowledge of the Agile and Rational Unified Process (RUP)
  • Knowledge of software development lifecycle
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio
  • XML, XSLT, Web Services, Hibernate, Spring, Ant, PHP, AJAX, HTML
  • Code Profiling
  • SQL Profiling
  • Continuous Build Tools