QA Tester

HarmonyTech is seeking a QA Tester with hands-on software testing experience.  The QA Tester will collaborate closely with the QA Team and other development staff, to deliver solutions that meet or exceed client expectations.  This candidate must posses knowledge of different test techniques and practical experience in their proper application.  They must understand database principles with experience in working with data for purposes of analysis, trouble-shooting, and testing validation.  The candidate also should have knowledge writing SQL statements to extract test data to perform validation on complex report calculations and that back-end data is correctly represented.

Position is located in Washington DC, requires public trust clearance

Working as a member of the project team in support of systems and software testing, specific responsibilities include:

• Creating and executing test plans, test scripts and test cases 
• Estimating and developing the testing strategies
• Testing and reviewing QA Artifacts
• Supporting users during user acceptance testing
• Performing testing for all releases, including compliance / security patching and hardware / software upgrades (some weekend work is to be expected).
• Planning and supporting testing for disaster recovery testing
• Provide manual testing for the system
• Test applications for correctness, reliability, consistency, and ease of use.
• Perform hands-on testing, execute test cases and scripts independently and in a team environment. 
• Working knowledge of 508 testing.
• Able to work on Test Analysis report and Requirements Traceability Matrix as a QA deliverables
• Perform exploratory testing
• Perform backend testing
• Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases.
• Estimate, prioritize, plan, and coordinate testing activities.
• Tracking new requirements for project
• Perform all other duties, responsibilities, and/or position requirements as assigned.
• Provide high through-put, high quality testing without missing deadlines.
• Analyze test requirements (implicit and explicit), failure modes, quality factors and specifications to develop quality tests and procedures.
•  Provide consistent and clear status in verbal and written communications with constituents
•  Provide recommendations to improve the development process (technical and non-technical)
•  Write clear and concise defect reports for resolution in a timely manner following a predefined template
•  Escalate issues that may affect project deliverable or quality as needed
•  Perform all other duties, responsibilities, and/or position requirements as assigned.
•  Represent the QA team in meetings when necessary
•  Analyzes risks and mitigation to manage those risks

Required

• Relevant testing experience 4-6 years
• Bachelor's Degree in computer science or related field
• Experience in creating and executing test scripts and performing QA functions for custom application development projects.
• Clear communicator (written and verbal) – to ensure ability to write test plans and test cases. To communicate bugs to developers and other stakeholders
• Creative solving of technical problems – to ensure the ability translate technical requirements test plans
• Ability to focus on deadlines and deliverables – ensures the ability to find the bad defects and bugs quickly
• Ability to think abstract – to ensure ability to not conform to the norm. Norms do not find bugs quickly.
• Functional/Technical Skills
• Experiences in Quality Management Software and Processes
• Knowledge and experience in technical aspects of software solution being tested
• Business process understanding 

Desired

• Experience with Agile testing
• Experience creating and maintaining comprehensive and concise documentation
• Experience with back-end testing, accessing, and manipulating databases using SQL a plus
• Experience with Web Services (Soap, Rest) testing using tools such as SoapUI and Fiddler a plus
• Strong working knowledge of the desktop/web applications
• Excellent problem solving, and analytical skills, with aptitude for learning and creativity
• Ability to think outside the box and work independently with little supervision and in a team environment
• Proven ability to adapt and support changing priorities

If you are interested and feel that you would excel in the position, we invite you to apply. During this phase of our recruiting effort, we will not be able to accept telephone calls. Only those candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted. No recruiters please.

About HarmonyTech

We have been delivering information technology services and solutions across the Federal government and commercial clients for over a decade. Our employees are the most important assets of our company because they delivery value and care for our clients. We are a company of passionate technologist constantly evolving in our understanding and application of technology to best fulfill our client’s mission needs. We operate under a flat and efficient organizational structure to ensure our hand-picked consultants have the flexibility to take risks and be innovative. We typically work in small, agile teams as we design and develop solutions to address our client’s business challenges. Our success is measured with every satisfied customer and employee.

Why you want to join us

• You have a passion for solving our customers complex business problems
• Awesome learning and professional development opportunities
• A culture built on teamwork and excellence

Benefits

HarmonyTech offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance (company contributes 80% of the entire premium)
• Short/Long Term Disability Coverage
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Click the benefits package link above to check out the benefits we offer

Legal

HarmonyTech believes in a policy of equal employment and opportunity for all people based on merit. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Drug Free Workplace Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Additionally, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of HarmonyTech.