req - Test Lead, Reston VA, USC/GC Only

Test Lead

Reston VA

USC/GC Preferred

skill:                 (7+ yrs)Test Lead
skills:                 This position requires a solid team leader who is a critical thinker and detail oriented. Candidates should display strong verbal and written communication and a pro-active demeanor. The abilities to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage a dynamically changing workload are important. The candidate should operate effectively in a rapidly changing environment and embrace change. A good understanding of testing fundamentals and efficiency strategies is key. The candidate should also have prior experience with upgrade/modification projects in the space of technology infrastructure. Must have experience with system integration, re-engineering and/or data migration projects.
               
                - Understands the full SDLC.
                - Good understanding of fundamental test design principles, techniques and strategies
                - Experience with infrastructure level projects such as system upgrades, platform and technology migrations.
                - Good understanding of Risk based testing and regression strategies that focus on efficiency
                - Knowledge of Mainframe and Networks technologies
                - Ability to conduct a wide range of tests and analysis with full competency to ensure that software, systems, and services meet minimum company standards
                - Ensure code meets defined end-user (functional) and system (non-functional) requirements
                - Previous experience with automated testing
                - 3 plus years related experience as a tester and/or programmer with Mainframe
                - 2 plus years related experience as a tester and/or Sys Admin for networking solutions
                - At least 3 years experience with Test Management (preferably Quality Center) and Defect Tracking tools (preferably Rational), training and/or experience with tool administration functions preferred;

familiar with Requirements Management tools and Modeling tools
                - At least 4 years Experience leading testing efforts for multiple medium to large size projects
                - At least 3 years experience in producing various testing artifacts and metrics reports
                - Ability to demonstrate database concepts and data retrieval through complex queries.
                - Working knowledge of Object Oriented Programming language .
                - At least 2 years Experience in Backend testing through analysis of log files in Unix server and through queries to database to validate system functionality and troubleshoot issues.
                - Ability to create test cases and test data using HPQC tools
                - Ability to create and update the RTM as required
                - Execute test cases and provide metrics and updates
                - Document test results and coordinate with peers on testing activities
                - Strong verbal, written, leadership, communication, attention to detail, and analytical/problem-solving skills required
               
                Desired Skills                
                - CSQE, CSTE, CSQA or equivalent professional testing certification

Thanks & Regards

 

     A T T Y

Manager - Recruitment

IDC Technologies, Inc.,
1851 McCarthy Boulevard, Suite 116, Milpitas, CA, USA, 95035,

Contact #: 408-457-9399 Ext: 2026 || Email: atty@idctechnologies.com || Web: www.idctechnologies.com