What are the responsibilities and job description for the QA Tester with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) position at Infinite Computer Solutions (ICS)?
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We're seeking for an QA Tester for our direct client. Please review the below job Description and revert with your interest for the same.
Job details:
Role: QA Tester
On Site: Jupiter West, FL
Duration: 12 Months
Job description:
For a QA Tester working on a mapping application that displays information about an electrical grid, several specialized skill sets are recommended. These include:
- Domain Knowledge:
- Understanding of electrical grid operations, terminologies, and components like substations, transformers, power lines, etc.
- Technical Skills:
- GIS (Geographic Information Systems): Knowledge of GIS concepts, tools, and software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS).
- Mapping Software: Experience with mapping libraries or frameworks (e.g., Leaflet, OpenLayers, Google Maps API).
- Database Management: Proficiency in querying and managing spatial databases (e.g., PostGIS, Oracle Spatial, SQL Server with spatial features).
- Testing Skills:
- Manual Testing: Strong skills in writing and executing test cases, test plans, and reporting bugs.
- Automated Testing: Familiarity with automation tools and frameworks for both UI and back-end testing (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG for functional testing, and JMeter for performance testing).
- Performance and Load Testing: Experience with performance testing tools to ensure the application can handle large datasets and high user loads.
- Analytical Skills:
- Strong analytical skills to identify potential mapping application problems and data inconsistencies.
- Capability to analyze and verify spatial data accuracy and quality.
- Attention to Detail:
- High level of attention to detail to ensure the precision and reliability of geographic and electrical grid data.
- Problem-Solving Skills:
- Ability to troubleshoot issues related to spatial visualization and application functionality.
- Competence in suggesting effective solutions and improvements.
- Soft Skills:
- Communication: Effective communication skills to collaborate with development teams, GIS specialists, and other stakeholders.
- Documentation: Proficiency in documenting test cases, test plans, and reporting issues clearly and succinctly.
- Team Collaboration: Ability to work well within a team environment, often involving cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of Standards:
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulations related to electrical grids and GIS data.
- Adaptability:
- Capability to adapt to new technologies and tools as the mapping and GIS fields evolve rapidly.
- Security Testing:
- Understanding of security testing principles to ensure that sensitive data related to the electrical grid is adequately protected.
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