What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior QA Consultant position at DATASOFT TECHNOLOGIES?
Power BI / SQL Developer
Hybrid
About the Job
Duration : 3 Months Contract (possibility of extension)
Location : Hybrid- Atlanta, GA
Pay rate : Hourly, depending on experience
Job ID : 758020
Responsibilities :
Assist with overall Power BI / SQL Support (development, performance, process, documentation) related to the Data Quality Enhancement initiative and other development efforts as needed. Activities include :
Maintain the confidentiality of all business data and adhere to VRS data security policies.
Meet all deliverables withing the agreed upon timeframe.
Provide regular status updates and attend various meetings as required.
Develop, design, and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards based on business requirements.
Create interactive visualizations, reports, dashboards that assist with effective monitoring of Critical Data Elements.
Advise on best practices in data visualization and report optimization.
Work closely with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and translate into actionable reports.
Develop, optimize and maintain SQL queries and stored procedures for data retrieval and manipulation.
Develop DAX queries to enhance the performance and functionality of reports.
Develop reports to support KPIs and other performance indicators.
Provide training and support to end-users on Power BI and SQL tools.
Review existing SQL Queries, Execution Plans, Partitions, and Index(s) to determine performance enhancements for long running queries.
Provide alternative options to existing data manipulation techniques. Examples would be converting Excel manipulation activities into solutions that reduce process / cycle time of data preparation.
Special projects at the direction of the Chief Operating Officer or Data Officer.
Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or similar
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)
About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include :
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