Testing Specialist 187074

Functional Title: Testing Specialist
Client Title: Testing Specialist
PAY: DOE
Shift: 1^st Shift Actual Shift: (Hours 8 AM until 5 PM); Monday through Friday.
Contract: Long Term contract-possible conversion based on budget
Interview Type: Per the manager’s request
Employee-paid medical benefits are available on the 1^st of the month after your 1^st day of work.
Vacation and holiday pay are offered.

WFH:
Need to be able to support test sessions, so this position isn’t as flexible with onsite requirements.
50% work from home and 50% onsite required.

Travel:
Local travel only between THE Plant and other local office locations.

Position Scope:
Ensures the prompt and complete execution of all test-related activities, both in projects and maintenance. Plans, controls, estimates, monitors, and reports all test activities during all project phases.

Responsibilities:
Coordinates test strategy, test planning, and all testing deliverables using Agile methodology/ iterative process processes.
Identifies and manages test risks.
Conducts and coordinates UAT meetings with business users to find cross cross-functional integrated scenarios.
Defines and updates the project-specific test plan.
Ensures availability and quality of functional and non-functional requirements.
Plans and controls the creation of functional and non-functional test cases.
Coordinates and finds test data sets for IT testing and UAT.
Conducts meetings with project team members to answer testing questions.
Conducts and communicates daily status/defect meetings.
Ensures training of the persons involved in testing.
Sets up the test management tool.
Works closely with the Release Management team on “Go, “No-Go” status before the quarterly release.
Keeps all stakeholders informed on testing activities through a structured process and need-to-know basis.
Conducts test training for technical and business users as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Operations Supervisor.

Education:   
BA/BS Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field or the equivalent of 4 years of professional experience in an IT application

Experience: 
3+ years of experience using a variety of languages and technologies preferred (preferably HP ALM, Mercury’s WinRunner® LoadRunner ®, & Quality Center®, Expert Level WinRunner®6.0 - 7.6, Test Director®6.0- 8.0, Test Director Administration, C++, JAVA, HTML, JSP, J2EE, SQL, Oracle, UNIX/LINUX).
3 + years of experience planning, analyzing, designing, testing, implementing, documenting, and/or training in a variety of SAP areas (preferably Warehouse Management, Yard Management, and/or Inbound Logistics).
3+ years of experience in Test Management.
3+ years of experience working in a customer service-orientated environment.
3+ years of experience working in a collaborative environment.
3+ years of functional knowledge in systems in responsibility such as SAP R/3 related modules or production systems.
3+ years of experience executing and communicating project plans.
3+ years of knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle.
3+ years of knowledge of IT infrastructure components including Operating Systems, Networks, Databases, Internet Technologies, etc.
1+ years of experience communicating ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.

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