Jr. QA Manual Tester - Onsite

26 May 2024

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PSR Associates, Inc. is an IT consulting firm specializing in Staffing and Recruiting Services. People. Solutions. Results. Founded in 2003, PSR Associates, Inc. is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with additional offices in Tampa, FL; Washington, D.C.; Charlotte, NC; Austin, TX; and Irvine, CA. Trusted, connected, experienced and fast, PSR Associates delivers the right talent to help leading companies perform at their best.Title: Jr. Manual QA TesterLocation: Tampa, FL 33607 (ONSITE)Duration: 6 months, potential extensionShift: 2nd Shift, 3pm EST - 11pm EST (Includes some weekend work)Rate: $19/hr W2Job Description:The Data Platform & Services team is looking for a manual tester to work in a software quality assurance (QA) context.The typical shift would begin by taking updates from the Argentina team at 3pm Eastern Time and handing off by 11pm to teams in Australia, China, and India. The first half of each shift would be supervised by senior QA engineers on-site in Tampa. The second half of each shift would be supervised by senior QA or DevOps engineers in Sydney. We prefer those who are available to work at least one weekend day each week (Saturday or Sunday) to cover changes and deployments, and take either Tuesdays or Thursdays off. The software testing tasks revolve around performing independent validation and reconciling app behavior/web app environment conditions against pre-established success criteria usually by way of comparing post-release test results against pre-release test results. This entry-level tester would typically interpret reports produced by already-automated test suites but the client will from time to time offer opportunities for upskilling such as learning how to maintain automation scripts followed by a chance to automate new test cases under the guidance of senior test automation engineers.Candidates must submit 2 items : #1 (either option A or B) as well as #2 (either option A or B):1) Evidence of software testing skillsItem 1 Option A: Possess at least one active credential from the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB), the American Software Testing Qualifications Board (ASTQB), or the Association for Testing and Software Quality Assurance (ATSQA)Item 1 Option B: Find at least two defects from webpages under the client wwwcom, wwwco.uk, or wwwcom.au and send to the recruiter documentation including steps to reproduce2) Evidence of communication skillsItem 2 Option A: Submit a video sample that contains a high-definition screen recording which explains how to use a web application or how to reproduce unexpected application behaviorItem 2 Option B: Submit a writing sample in response to the following prompt:The Clients has hubs around the world so that we can deliver continuously around the clock. How would you go about working seamlessly with testers, developers, ops teams, and business analysts abroad?

  • Qualified candidates must meet all of the following minimum requirements:
  • Commute to client's office located in Tampa, FL 33607 for scheduled change windows three days each week
  • Agree to enroll personal iOS or Android smartphone in mandatory contact tracing using the client's Automated Tracing app, which requires enabling WiFi, Bluetooth, and access to geo location data while working at the client's office premises
  • Have at least 4 years of experience working in the evening hours and/or being on-call in the evenings / on weekends
  • Have at least 4 years of experience working successfully in high-pressure situations where final deliverables are to be completed, reviewed, and submitted within an hour of receiving a customized request for services
  • Have at least 4 years of experience working in a field where formal quality controls are instituted and pass vs. fail controls are determined and enforced by risk management, regulatory due diligence, criteria for compliance, and quality testing/inspections
  • Have at least 2 years of experience working on-site in a situation room or command center type of environment involving live collaboration and decision making with representatives from multiple competencies
  • Have at least 2 years of experience working in roles that involve collecting/analyzing detailed quality requirements/expectations from customers and stakeholders in advance and then performing detailed verification of the deliverables against those requirements
The following are additional relevant skills that would be helpful to this role: 1) Proficiency in collaborating using Microsoft Teams channels and group chats2) Proficiency in collaborating using Google Chat rooms3) Proficiency in collaborating using Jira Software and/or Azure DevOps4) Proficiency in collaborating in an Agile environment such as Scrum or KanbanThe ideal candidate will possess the following soft skills: 1) Independence: Share advice and voice opinions even though they may be unpopular2) Time Management: Adhere to strict deadlines and address dependencies proactively3) Accountability: Exercise ownership over decisions made, including any consequences4) Attention to Detail: Verify every point in the criteria, including edge cases, prior to sign-off5) Relationship Building: Influence those who are more senior, including from other teams6) Communication: Writing reports on compliance to standards, policies and procedures7) Prioritization: Assessing severity and differentiating between real vs. artificial urgency8) Escalation Strategies: Proactively asking for help/intervention while avoiding cry wolf 9) Global Acumen: Appreciating and respecting cultural norms and time zone differences10) Coordination: Quarterbacking such as breaking down objectives to tasks, assigning tasks based on competency, making phone calls and leaving voicemails with colleagues and customers, cross-training and developing contingency plans, and conducting team-building activities

  • ID: #41616741
  • State: Florida Tampa bay area 33607 Tampa bay area USA
  • City: Tampa bay area
  • Salary: $25 - $30 hr
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2022-05-26
  • Deadline: 2022-07-24
  • Category: Et cetera