### Job_Dedcrip:
Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a.QA Specialist - REMOTE.for a.CONTRACT.assignment with one of our premier.Healthcare Services.clients in.Jacksonville, FL.......Responsibilities.:.Creates a test approach, identifying scope of testing with risk-based approach for each feature or scope of work in a project effort identifying test environments, dependencies, constraints, prioritizing test cases and scheduling time for the testing.   Responsible for ensuring end to end testing methodology including all appropriate documentation and requirements.   Sets up software and hardware in the test lab, per specs.   Ensures test results are accurate, thorough and appropriately documented.   Communicates results and coordinates logistics to the Systems Analysts, Developers, and other key IT staff and leadership as appropriate.   Documents problems or results inconsistent with expected results.   Performs quality assurance tests on all work and performs detailed analysis on test results.   Certifies application for release to the next testing stage or to the production environment. Generates and distributes periodic status reports for testing.   Sets up and executes complex scripts independently.   Sets up test data beds based on data matching specific test conditions.   Creates and executes moderately complex SQL queries.   Executes automated test scripts.   Writes/coordinates resolution of system defects. Ensures appropriate hand-offs and re-testing   May provide technical guidance to other IT Testing Specialists.   Participates in requirements gathering sessions or solicits information on incomplete requirements.   Participates in facilitation and coordination of user acceptance testing.   Design tests to aid learning and mitigate risks.   Work with developers to create automated tests.   Work with business analysts and business stakeholders to undertake exploratory testing.   Ensures stories contain specific acceptance test conditions which communicate objectives to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.   Knowledge of performance and security vulnerability testing is a plus.   Assist product owner in coming up with the acceptance criteria for user stories.   Create test deliverables and perform hands-on testing for internally developed or externally purchased products.   Types of testing may include system, integration, regression or end-to-end testing.   Deploy or execute job streams for creating test beds, design test scenarios, author test scripts, execute tests and track defects to certify that applications meet the approved system requirements.   Work collaboratively with other IT staff to review and understand system requirements, and to design and review test strategies identifying resolutions for defects.   Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and written communication skills to satisfy the main duties of this profession.   Detail-oriented, self-motivated individuals who can work closely with teams of designers, engineers, and other related personnel while also being able to work independently as needed.   Display good judgment and be able decision-makers capable of exercising strong time management skills.....Required..Skills.:.Bachelor's Degree in an IT related field or relevant work experience   3-5 years of Professional experience in an IT related field preferably in a development or testing environment   Must have strong knowledge of SDLC   Must have strong knowledge of STLC   Must have strong knowledge of Testing concepts   Must be able to create and execute test cases   Thorough understanding of the business process(s) and flows involved in the system capabilities being tested   Thoroughly understands As-Is and To-Be business processes to understand what's changing   Ability to communicate with the business in business language and with developers in technical language   Must have strong PC skills and demonstrated proficiency in the MS Office Suite products   Experience with testing management tools:   Automated; Selenium, Robotium, TestComplete, QTP, SoapUI, Visual Studio Test Pro, etc   Manual; Selenium, Appium, JMeter, Jenkins, TestLink, Mantis, Postman, Firbug, etc   Must have the ability to extract data utilizing moderately complex SQL queries   Ability to read logical and physical data models and understand the relationship between various tables   Ability to clearly identify data needs and requirements for the respective test efforts   Ability to execute automated test scripts as needed   Ability to read various system input/output files; XML, Flat, 834, 835, etc   Must have the ability to create unique test scenarios..Preferred..Skills.:.Various Domain experience; Health Care, Financial, etc   Experience using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodology   Specific tools, languages and specialty skills may vary...SGA is a Certified Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) celebrating over thirty years of service to our national client base for both permanent placement and consulting opportunities. For consulting positions, we offer a variety of benefit options including but not limited to health & dental insurance, paid vacation, timely payment via direct deposit. SGA accepts transfers of H1 sponsorship for most contracting roles. We are unable to sponsor for Right-to-Hire, Fulltime, or Government roles. All parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply for all roles. Only those authorized to work for government entities will be considered for government roles. Please inquire about our referral program if you would like to submit a candidate for any of our open or future job opportunities. SGA is an EEO employer. We encourage Veterans to apply. To view all of our available job postings and/or to learn more about SGA please visit us online at.www.sgainc.com..

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Required Skills:- Bachelor's Degree in an IT related field or relevant work experience- 3-5 years of Professional experience in an IT related field preferably in a development or testing environment- Strong knowledge of SDLC- Strong knowledge of STLC- Strong knowledge of Testing concepts- Ability to create and execute test cases- Thorough understanding of the business process(s) and flows involved in the system capabilities being tested- Thoroughly understands As-Is and To-Be business processes to understand what's changing- Ability to communicate with the business in business language and with developers in technical language- Strong PC skills and demonstrated proficiency in the MS Office Suite products- Experience with testing management tools: Automated; Selenium, Robotium, TestComplete, QTP, SoapUI, Visual Studio Test Pro, etc. Manual; Selenium, Appium, JMeter, Jenkins, TestLink, Mantis, Postman, Firbug, etc.- Ability to extract data utilizing moderately complex SQL queries- Ability to read logical and physical data models and understand the relationship between various tables- Ability to clearly identify data needs and requirements for the respective test efforts- Ability to execute automated test scripts as needed- Ability to read various system input/output files; XML, Flat, 834, 835, etc.- Ability to create unique test scenariosPreferred Skills:- Various Domain experience; Health Care, Financial, etc.- Experience using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodology- Specific tools, languages and specialty skills may vary.