Job Specifications
Our client, a major Midstream company, is looking for an IT Quality Assurance Specialist IV to work on an initial 12-month contract in Houston, TX.
Role Overview
We are seeking highly skilled Quality Assurance (QA) Specialist to ensure our software deliverables consistently meet the highest industry standards. This role involves designing and executing automated test plans, interpreting and reviewing system requirements, executing regression test cases, and tracking quality assurance metrics. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and have a solid understanding of Quality Assurance methodologies and will collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to drive continuous quality improvements.
Minimum Job Qualifications
Bachelors degree in computer science, software engineering, or related fields.
6+ years experience as a QA automation engineer.
Hands-on experience with UFT and/or one or more of the following tools: Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Robot Framework, JMeter.
Proficiency in VBScript and/or scripting/programming languages such as JavaScript, Python, or Ruby.
In-depth knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Proven ability to develop and maintain automated test scripts for functional and regression testing.
Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross functional teams including software developers and end users throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC) to resolve requirements, documentation, design, and functional issues.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and projects independently and within a team, meeting tight deadlines.
Commitment to improving QA processes and contributing to team-wide quality initiatives.
Experience writing complex SQL queries to manage and validate data in test environments.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Proficiency with test management tools such as Azure DevOps, TestRail, Inflight, Jira, and ServiceNow.
Ability to conduct systematic assessments of defined functions on each product release and detect regression defects caused by code changes.
Familiarity with various testing methodologies, including Regression, Unit, Integration, System, and Blackbox testing.
Extensive knowledge of application functionality, defect resolution, and testing protocols.
Must be self-determined and able to utilize their analytical skills to identify, catalog, document, and solve problems with meticulous attention to detail.
Experience in all phases of the software and testing lifecycle from inception through deployment.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Solid project management capabilities.
Working knowledge of Commercial Gas Transmission Pipeline Systems.
Experience with cloud technologies, preferably Microsoft Azure.
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