Senior QA Tester

MAS Recruiting is a retained search firm that specializes in assisting candidates to secure employment in such industry verticals as technology, software, alternative energy, chemicals, and financial services. We service companies ranging from early stage startups to Fortune 100.Our client, located in Center City Philadelphia, seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Tester to join their development team in a dynamic environment where development is fast and requirements are constantly changing. Roles and Responsibilities:Implement automated testing solutions to increase the efficiency and thoroughness of QA processes Perform analysis on automated tests, performance/load results, and user reports Identify, create, and execute functional and regression test cases based on business and client requirements Create and maintain test scripts, set-up test data, and track execution results Develop, execute, and maintain SQL scripts to validate completeness, integrity, and accuracy of data Track and coordinate the resolution of defects to ensure QA findings are resolved within a timely manner Provide QA task estimates within an agile project methodology Work closely with business owners, project managers, and business analysts to help define functional requirements and produce accurate test cases Identify and recommend enhancements to improve usability, feasibility, and reduce complexity Minimum Requirements: B.S. in Business or Computer Science, related field, or commensurate experience Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, and be able to work independently in an unstructured environment Must have a minimum of 6 years experience in Quality Assurance Testing Experience identifying and implementing required QA processes and testing tools Strong technical and testing skills, with extensive knowledge of software testing strategies for web applications Experience writing and executing SQL scripts and working with database tools. Strong proficiency with automate testing tools Ability to manage change during the testing phase, experience working in iterative project cycles Familiar with requirements management, defect tracking, and source control tools Desired: Experience working on self-started projects Agile SDLC experience Experience with load testing software US Citizen or Green Card holders only