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JOB TITLE: Quality Assurance Analyst
POSITION TYPE: 6 Months
LOCATION: Richmond VA (Hybrid)
LOCATION: Richmond VA (Hybrid)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
8 years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance.
4 years of experience using test automation technologies.
A bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Extensive experience in software testing methodologies, test planning, and execution strategies.
Comprehensive knowledge of the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Knowledge of industry best practices in quality assurance.
Experience in guiding and coaching junior and mid-level QA team members.
Expertise in designing and optimizing performance tests.
Ability to recommend and implement performance testing strategies.
Proven experience with Selenium and JMeter.
Experience with scripting and programming languages relevant to Selenium and JMeter (e.g., Java, Python).
Capability to review and enhance code quality in automated scripts.
Experience in creating strategic test plans aligned with overall project objectives and business goals.
Ability to define and execute comprehensive testing strategies.
Perform both automated and manual testing to identify vulnerabilities, security flaws, and weaknesses in Systems.
Leverage OWASP tools like OWASP ZAP, OWASP Dependency-Check and others to conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans.
Technical knowledge of threat modeling, code review, penetration testing, familiarity with security protocols, understanding of vulnerabilities, scripting languages like Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc. for automation, knowledge of web application security, and the ability to analyze logs and network traffic to identify potential security issues.
Perform manual and automated testing on applications to identify risks such as SQL Injection, CrossSite Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), and other common web security vulnerabilities.
Stay current with the latest web application security trends, OWASP vulnerabilities, and emerging attack techniques.
Familiarity with industry trends and emerging technologies in QA.
Strong collaboration skills to work closely with development, product management, and other crossfunctional teams.
Expertise in managing complex test environments and ensuring their stability and reliability.
Proficient in defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for testing processes. Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia Department of Judicial Information Technology QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
Ability to generate comprehensive test reports for management.
8 years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance.
4 years of experience using test automation technologies.
A bachelor s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Extensive experience in software testing methodologies, test planning, and execution strategies.
Comprehensive knowledge of the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Knowledge of industry best practices in quality assurance.
Experience in guiding and coaching junior and mid-level QA team members.
Expertise in designing and optimizing performance tests.
Ability to recommend and implement performance testing strategies.
Proven experience with Selenium and JMeter.
Experience with scripting and programming languages relevant to Selenium and JMeter (e.g., Java, Python).
Capability to review and enhance code quality in automated scripts.
Experience in creating strategic test plans aligned with overall project objectives and business goals.
Ability to define and execute comprehensive testing strategies.
Perform both automated and manual testing to identify vulnerabilities, security flaws, and weaknesses in Systems.
Leverage OWASP tools like OWASP ZAP, OWASP Dependency-Check and others to conduct security assessments and vulnerability scans.
Technical knowledge of threat modeling, code review, penetration testing, familiarity with security protocols, understanding of vulnerabilities, scripting languages like Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc. for automation, knowledge of web application security, and the ability to analyze logs and network traffic to identify potential security issues.
Perform manual and automated testing on applications to identify risks such as SQL Injection, CrossSite Scripting (XSS), Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF), and other common web security vulnerabilities.
Stay current with the latest web application security trends, OWASP vulnerabilities, and emerging attack techniques.
Familiarity with industry trends and emerging technologies in QA.
Strong collaboration skills to work closely with development, product management, and other crossfunctional teams.
Expertise in managing complex test environments and ensuring their stability and reliability.
Proficient in defining and tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for testing processes. Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia Department of Judicial Information Technology QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYST
Ability to generate comprehensive test reports for management.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
12 years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance.
8 years of experience using test automation technologies.
A master s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices in quality assurance.
Proficiency in penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Wireshark, and others.
Strong knowledge of web application security (OWASP Top 10), network security, and cloud security
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, and other network protocols.
Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or similar are a plus.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead and mentor a team of QA professionals. Proficient in designing and implementing robust and scalable automation frameworks. Ability to make strategic decisions regarding the selection and implementation of automation tools and frameworks.
Proven experience with mock frameworks (e.g., Mockito, JMockit).
In-depth knowledge of scripting and programming languages relevant to Selenium and JMeter (e.g., Java, Python).
Proven ability to identify and assess project risks related to quality and testing.
Experience in implementing risk mitigation strategies.
Proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing changes.
Ability to communicate testing insights effectively to diverse stakeholders. Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to software testing.
Experience in strategic planning for long-term quality assurance initiatives.
12 years of hands-on experience in software quality assurance.
8 years of experience using test automation technologies.
A master s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
In-depth knowledge of industry best practices in quality assurance.
Proficiency in penetration testing tools such as Burp Suite, Nessus, Metasploit, Kali Linux, Wireshark, and others.
Strong knowledge of web application security (OWASP Top 10), network security, and cloud security
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, and other network protocols.
Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, AWS Certified Security Specialty, or similar are a plus.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to lead and mentor a team of QA professionals. Proficient in designing and implementing robust and scalable automation frameworks. Ability to make strategic decisions regarding the selection and implementation of automation tools and frameworks.
Proven experience with mock frameworks (e.g., Mockito, JMockit).
In-depth knowledge of scripting and programming languages relevant to Selenium and JMeter (e.g., Java, Python).
Proven ability to identify and assess project risks related to quality and testing.
Experience in implementing risk mitigation strategies.
Proactive in identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing changes.
Ability to communicate testing insights effectively to diverse stakeholders. Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to software testing.
Experience in strategic planning for long-term quality assurance initiatives.
TOOL EXPERIENCE
Testing tools: DBeaver (or similar), Beyond Compare, OWASP tools like OWASP ZAP, OWASP Dependency-Check.
Automation testing tools: Selenium.
Test artifact management: Zephyr.
API testing tools: SoapUI, Postman.
Defect and task tracking: Jira.
Testing tools: DBeaver (or similar), Beyond Compare, OWASP tools like OWASP ZAP, OWASP Dependency-Check.
Automation testing tools: Selenium.
Test artifact management: Zephyr.
API testing tools: SoapUI, Postman.
Defect and task tracking: Jira.
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