Software QA Consultant - (US-PA-Horsham)

Software QA Consultant - (US-PA-Horsham)

Compensation: $35.00 - $35.00 / Hour
Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Full Time
Jobcode: AJA4

Contract to Hire Opportunity (Will go f/t at $85000 - $90000)

SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE Expert with 5 plus years in software quality as SQA Analyst implementing SQA activities. A minimum of three years of this experience must be in a decision making position. (“Decision-making” is defined as the authority to define, execute, or control projects/processes and to be responsible for the outcome. This may or may not include management or supervisory positions.) A solid understanding of software quality development and implementation, software inspection, testing, verification and validation. Experience in implementing software development and maintenance processes and methods. The candidate should have strong verbal and written communication skills and be prepared to make an immediate impact within the IT organization. Interface with managers and directors throughout the organization to build awareness of SQA value.



REQUIRED SKILLS:
•CSQA or CSQE certification
•Fundamental understanding of quality philosophies, principles, methods, tools, standards, organizational and team dynamics, interpersonal relationships, professional ethics, and legal and regulatory requirements.
•Evaluate the impact of software quality management principles on business objectives and demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of developing and implementing software quality programs, which include tracking, analyzing, reporting, problem resolution, process improvement, training, and supplier management. Basic understanding of how and when to perform software audits including audit planning, approaches, types, analyses, reporting results, and follow-up.
•Understand systems architecture and be able to implement software development and maintenance processes, quantify the fundamental problems and risks associated with various software development methodologies, and assess, support, and implement process and technology changes.
•Ability to apply project management principles and techniques as they relate to software project planning, implementation, and tracking. Ability to evaluate and manage risk.
•Select, define, and apply product and process metrics and analytical techniques, and have an understanding of measurement theory and how to communicate results.
•Have a thorough understanding of verification and validation processes, including early software defect detection and removal, inspection, and testing methods (e.g., types, levels, strategies, tools, and documentation). Ability to analyze test strategies, develop test plans and execution documents, and review customer deliverables.
•Basic understanding of configuration management processes, including planning, configuration identification, configuration control, change management, status accounting, auditing, and reporting. Must assess the effectiveness of product release and archival processes.
•Understanding the following standards and assessment models: ISO 9000 standards, IEEE software standards, and the SEI Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI).
•Exposure / involvement in process definition and implementation
•Understanding on SDLC concepts and Project management
•Knowledge of software metrics and basic statistical concepts
•Analytical skills and exposure to statistical tools desirable
•Hands-on implementation experience of ISO/ CMM/CMMI- thorough knowledge of SDLC models.
•Well experienced in process definition, implementation, audit/assessments
•Competent in metrics definition, statistical analysis
•Excellent interpersonal skills

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