IT job: Fwd: Direct Client Reqs:QA Analyst at Clearwater FL (Locals Only)

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Job Title: Software QA Analyst –Urgent & Immediate Interview

Location : 300 South Park Place Blvd., Suite 100, Clearwater, FL

Req# 4489709

# of Positions: 1

6 Month +

Summary

· Responsible for writing test plans, test scripts, scrub reports, test reports, submitting defects, performing test execution and validation, and reporting on all assigned projects.

· The SQA Engineer works within Client defined Agile test and validation methodologies and best practices to ensure that all Client produced solutions meet or exceed company quality standards.

· The SQA Engineer may be assigned multiple tasks and/or projects, and will be expected to work in a fast-paced multi-dimensional work environment under general supervision, and must possess excellent inter-personal, written, and verbal communication skills.

· Individual should have a good understanding of the Windows Operating System 32 and 64 bit environment where as it pertains to communicating to peripheral devices and using network / simulator tools for testing peripheral devices (ie., POS Pinpad terminals).

· Working knowledge of Linux Operating System directory structure.

· Understanding of different COMM types such as TCPIP, Serial, USB, WiFi.

· Basic knowledge of XML.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintain compliance with VeriFone's policies, procedures and methodologies for product quality and solution validation.

· Effectively write and execute test plans, test scripts, defects, scrub reports and test reports on assigned projects and tasks.

· Provide support and testing for EMV certification, knowledge of Collis Test Tool & EMV desirable.

· Perform manual testing and solution validation as required by the assigned project or task.

· Ability to run tests with XML inputs and read XML outputs.

· Ability to read log files at an application and OS layer levels.

· Effectively apply critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to efficiently identify the cause and effect of software and/or hardware related issues.

· Work closely with development, system engineers, tier teams, off shore QA team(s), off shore development team(s) and customers where applicable.

· Flexibility with hours during certification testing cycles.

Knowledge & Experience:

· 3-5 years of experience in software quality assurance software/product validation.

· 3-5 years of experience in Manual software testing.

· 5+ years of experience with Windows operating system.

· Basic understanding of Linux Operating System directory structure.

· Basic understanding of XML.

· POS Industry knowledge desired.

· Strong verbal, written, and communication skills.

· Flexible to work overtime when needed for mission critical customer projects and/or field issues.

Education:

· Two or four year degree in Computer Science or a related field

Job Title: Software QA Analyst

Location : 300 South Park Place Blvd., Suite 100, Clearwater, FL

Req# 4502554

# of Positions: 1

6 Month +

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintain compliance with Client policies, procedures and methodologies for product quality and solution validation.

· Interface and interact with development managers and software engineers, and other quality assurance teams globally, on matters related to quality assurance and solution validation.

· Effectively test plan, validate, and report on assigned projects and tasks.

· Responsible for both manual and automated solution validation as required by the assigned project or task.

· Effectively apply critical thinking and troubleshooting skills to efficiently identify the cause and effect of software and/or hardware related issues.

· Ability to translate and align functional and non-functional product requirements into applicable test cases.

· Ability to troubleshoot complex functional and non-functional software and hardware issues.

· Ability to rapidly and clearly communicate issues, options, benefits, priorities, and recommendations to technical team members and management.

Skills & Ability:

· Ability to program or script in (any or all languages): Perl, VB6, C++, Java, HTML, .NET

· Ability to work in a fast paced environment with high customer/revenue driven requirements and quarterly deliverables.

· Able to work and achieve results in an international/multi-cultural environment, with team mates located across several countries and time zones.

· Able to balance multiple competing priorities and tasks simultaneously.

· Excellent organization, prioritization, and documentation skill.

· Strong listening skills.

· Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills; excellent computer skills.

· Demonstrated ability to work within a global team.

· Able to travel as needed to US and International Client offices, design centers, and customer locations (minimal if needed - 10%)

Education:

· AS degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge & Experience:

· 1-2 years of experience in software test /product validation.

· 3+ years of experience with Windows, Linux, IBM and/or Apple operating systems.

· Familiarity with network packet analysis tools, such as Wireshark.

· Familiarity with XML and XML schemas as a data transport and storage mechanism.

· Knowledge of software defect tracking tools, such as Bugzilla, Jira, or ClearQuest.

· Knowledge of software source code control tools, such as GIT, CVS, SVN, or VSS.

· Knowledge as an advanced user of Microsoft SharePoint and Microsoft Office.

· Experience in the payment systems or point of sale industry or markets that use this technology is a plus.