Morton Consulting is in the process of considering qualified candidates for multiple QA Analyst openings available with a client in Richmond, VA. 

Responsibilities:

• Test software to ensure integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and technical specifications.
  
• Collaborate with project team members in application testing, to include system, unit, regression, load, and user acceptance testing.
  
• Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders and management.
  
• Assist in the development of change control processes, best practices, and guidelines for new and existing technologies.
  
• Automate existing manual test cases and promote the use of re-usable objects for functional and regression testing.  Promote the use and acceptance of test automation tools.
  
• Identify and implement processes that minimize production defects and decrease the time required to test applications and backend processes.
  
• Lead efforts to identify defects and direct defect management and tracking to ensure proper follow-through and resolution of issues.
  
• Completes all responsibilities as outlined on annual Performance Plan.
  
• Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.
  
• Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with core software applications, including Microsoft web, client/server applications and file import processing.
  
• Experience with HP testing tools (Quality Center, Quick Test Pro and LoadRunner). Certification preferred.
  
• High level experience writing SQL queries in the support of backend testing.
  
• Experience testing ETL processes.
  
• Solid proficiency in test effort estimation and tracking.
  
• Must have hands-on experience and be well versed with Agile/Scrum methodology.
  
• Experience in defect tracking and management using defect tracking tools.
  
• Experience involving the development and maintenance of test automation constructs to support QA initiatives.
  
• Strong knowledge of system testing best practices and methodologies.
  
• Strong data analysis, data verification, and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Experience with statistical reporting and analysis.
  
• In-depth knowledge of MS SQL Server.
  
• Experience working with data in a Healthcare environment.
  
• 5 years experience as a lead tester for major application integration and/or major application product release.
  
• 10 years experience in the design, development, and implementation of quality assurance standards for software testing.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, computer science, business administration or equivalent work experience.