Posted: 07/25/2013 | Employer: Spherion Staffing
To be considered for this opportunity, you must complete an online application at www.spherion.com/fargo**Must have the ability to legally work in the United States without sponsorship**Job Summary: Creates and executes product test plans to ensure software products meet design specifications and product quality standards. Communicate with stakeholders on software issues.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • May create test plans for specifications• Executes test plans and test cases and compiles results• Sets up and maintains personal testing environments• May set up team testing environments• May assist in the review of software testing processes to improve product quality• Tracks defects from detection to resolution in tracking system and works with developers to reproduce and resolve defects• Communicates with stakeholders on product issues • Acquires and maintains knowledge of existing products, operations or systems• Reviews product documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy• Provides support to stakeholders prior to GA release of software• May create and/or run scripts to populate data and validate test results• May design, develop, and maintain test scripts to be automated• May provide testing effort estimates for enhancementsQualifications Required/Knowledge & Skills:• Proficiency with MS Office applications• Effective verbal and written communication skills; effective customer service skills• Ability to work independently or within a team environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously• Knowledge of quality assurance methods and techniques including the software development lifecycle• Strong knowledge of Windows based operating systems and Microsoft networks• Effective planning and organizational skills, with an attention to detail• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills• Ability to work with specialized software tools; effectively implement and evaluate new processes or plans• Ability to execute test plans and test scripts for commercial software applications, document expected resulsts vs. actual results and record software defects• Knowledge of automated testing software tools with ability to design and develop automated testing programs preferred• Experience Required 3 years of experience in software testing or related field• Experience in the software or financial industry preferredEducation Required Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field**Must have the ability to legally work in the United States without sponsorship**To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/fargo when prompted for a recruiter code, use R45520019403. If you have any questions please contact Brenda Johnson at 701-298-8300