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PA-Sr. Software Quality Eng

Job Responsibilities:
* Location: Pittsburgh, PA * * Type: 6 Month Contract * * Job Description: We are looking for experienced software quality engineer to work on testing complex, mission-critical applications. Candidate will participate in development, planning, documentation, and execution of test strategies, test plans, reports & metrics for company projects and products. Passion for QA, excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills are required. Keeps abreast of technology trends. Identifies technical interests and aligns training plans with interests. Takes initiative in proposing ideas, soliciting input, and optimizing solutions. Business Impact: Awareness of business objectives and role in achieving. Demonstrates Leadership as follows: Ideas that enhance productivity and efficiency. Willingly considers new ideas and perspectives. Takes reasonable risks within the bounds defined. Identifies alternatives in the midst of barriers to progress. * * Required Skills: 7+ year's development/testing experience with Java (preferred) or c++. Understanding of object-oriented programming, familiarity with testing methodology and processes. Ability to learn on a fly and feel comfortable in a fast-paced rapid-development environment. A basic understanding of some of the following areas, with advanced understanding and a minimum of one year's experience in at least two areas: o Manual Testing (White/Gray Box) o GUI Testing for performance and memory usage o Basic scripting(Perl, Windows Batch Scripting, Unix shell scripting) o Bug tracking and metrics (Rational clearQuest/Bugzilla preferred) o Java programming and tuning o Configuration Management and version control o Test automation software (e.g. WinRunner, LoadRunner, Silk, TestDirector) o Coverage and leak testing (OptimizeIt preferred) o Build and Release systems (Ant preferred). Demonstrates initiative, applies personal talent to practical solutions. Regular contact with senior levels of internal work groups within a project and across a single engineering dept. Travel to customers/suppliers may be required. Participates well in team projects and interacts well with others to produce positive group results. This position doesn't require access to classified information as incumbent will work on commercial products or projects. Candidate must be a US Citizen capable of obtaining a US Security Clearance *
Contract Length: 6 M
Job Order ID#: 3062

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