Quality Assurance Analyst

Summary

Join Syms Strategic Group (SSG) as a Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst/Performance Engineer! This full-time, remote position requires 5+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree or higher. You will conduct automated and manual software testing, design test plans, develop automated scripts using LoadRunner, and execute performance tests. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in LoadRunner scripting with various protocols, a solid understanding of C language, and relevant certifications like ISTQB or CSTE. U.S. Citizenship is mandatory due to security clearance requirements. While primarily remote, some travel may be required. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• Experience with LoadRunner scripting with protocols like Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Webservices, and True Client
• Exposure to and experience with other popular performance tools such as Visual Studios, Webload, etc
• A solid understanding of C language including data structures, collections framework, and multithreading
• Professional Certifications International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) or Certified Software Testing Engineer (CSTE) certification
• Advanced certification in LoadRunner from HP/Microfocus
• 5+ years of professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• U.S. Citizenship required for this specific opportunity

Responsibilities

• Conduct automated and manual tests to ensure software performs adequately and meets the user requirements
• Understand the overall organizational landscape and technology and will plan, construct, and execute product, system, unit, load, volume, penetration, and network tests
• Design, develop, and create test plans and support test cases for computer systems and business applications based on business and functional requirements
• Design test approaches and manage the end-to-end quality life cycle of assigned projects
• Design and develop automated scripts using LoadRunner to evaluate the performance of the application
• Execute various types of performance tests such as load, stress, volume, and endurance tests
• Validate fail-over/recovery scenarios and measure any impact to response times and interruptions during execution of these scenarios

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with C, C#, Java, LoadRunner HTTP, HTML, Webservices, True Client, Visual Studios, Webload, App Dynamics, Splunk, SOAP UI/Rest Client, Microsoft Test Manager/Microsoft Coded UI or other Testing Suites

Benefits

This is a remote position; however some travel may be required