Agile Tester NYC

Agile Tester

 

Job ID:	Job-0576
Job Title:	Agile Tester
location:	Midtown Manhattan
Job type:	Permanent
Primary Skills:	Agiler, Scrum, test, QA
Description:	The group is looking at developing a *new QA team in New York.* The Agile tester will report to a local QA manager and he/she will be instrumental in successfully implementing Agile methodology in the local group.* The mission of the Agile Tester is to participate in all activities of a capability team composed of developers and product owner This opportunity is appropriate for experienced software testing professional in a geographically distributed organization. * Testing on a daily basis based on constant interaction with the development and product owner, * Contributing to the acceptance criteria, * Requesting if needed additional test activities using both onsite and off-shore groups * Building automation scripts based on automation framework *Required Skills:* * *Minimum of 1/2 years of experience as Senior QA engineer in functional testing, or as Senior Support of Software engineer with clear focus on functional or unitary tests * * *Experience in the design of test scenarios, planning and execution of tests, analysis and evaluation of results * * Experience in working with other internal or external groups, preferentially on an international level * Energetic and able to work in dynamic environments * Excellent communication and influencing skills Strong problem solving and analytical skills * Experience in *Agile/Scrum methodology * * Fluency in both written and spoken English * Ideally a holder of a Foundation Certificate (or equivalent) in Software Testing. Test Practitioner (or equivalent) qualification also desirable The group is looking at developing a *new QA team in New York.* The Agile tester will report to a local QA manager and *he/she will be instrumental in successfully implementing Agile methodology in the local group.* The mission of the Agile Tester is to participate in all activities of a capability team composed of developers and product owner This opportunity is appropriate for experienced software testing professional in a geographically distributed organization. * Testing on a daily basis based on constant interaction with the development and product owner, * Contributing to the acceptance criteria, * Requesting if needed additional test activities using both onsite and off-shore groups * Building automation scripts based on automation framework *Required Skills:* * *Minimum of 1/2 years of experience as Senior QA engineer in functional testing, or as Senior Support of Software engineer with clear focus on functional or unitary tests * * *Experience in the design of test scenarios, planning and execution of tests, analysis and evaluation of results * * Experience in working with other internal or external groups, preferentially on an international level * Energetic and able to work in dynamic environments * Excellent communication and influencing skills Strong problem solving and analytical skills * Experience in *Agile/Scrum methodology * * Fluency in both written and spoken English * Ideally a holder of a Foundation Certificate (or equivalent) in Software Testing. Test Practitioner (or equivalent) qualification also desirable Email resume in Word to TheBigGameHunter@cisny.com. Please include the job code for the position with your resume. NO RELOCATION. NO VISA TRANSFERS. NO OVERSEAS RESUMES. NO 3RD PARTIES. To receive a complimentary subscription to my job search ezine, No B.S. Job Search Advice, go to www.JeffAltman.com to subscribe. Receive tweets from Twitter with job search tips and job listings – TheBigGameHuntr