Testing Specialist

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the timely and complete execution of all test-related activities, both in projects and maintenance.
• Plans, controls, estimates, monitors, and reports all test activities during all project phases.
• Coordinates test strategy, test planning, and all testing deliverables using Agile methodology/iterative processes.
• Identifies and manages test risks.
• Conducts and coordinates UAT meetings with business users to identify cross-functional integrated scenarios.
• Defines and updates the project-specific test plan.
• Ensures availability and quality of functional and non-functional requirements
• Plans and controls the creation of functional and nonfunctional test cases.
• Coordinates and identifies test data sets for IT testing and UAT.
• Conducts meetings with project team members to answer testing questions.
• Conducts and communicates daily status/defect meetings.
• Ensures training of the people involved in testing.
• Sets up the test management tool.
• Works closely with the Release Management team on “Go” or “No-Go” status before the quarterly release.
• Keeps all stakeholders involved in testing activities through a structured process and need-to-know basis.
• Conduct test training for technical and business users as needed.,
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Operations Supervisors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or the equivalent of 4 years of professional experience in an IT application environment.
• 3+ years of experience using various languages and technologies (preferably Jira Xray, Mercury’s WinRunner, LoadRunner, & Quality Center).
• 3+ years of experience in test management and execution.
• 3+ years of experience planning, analyzing, designing, testing, implementing, documenting, and/or training in SAP areas (preferably HR, Finance, Purchasing, Quality, and Logistics).
• 3+ years of experience working in a customer service-oriented and team-oriented environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 3+ years of functional knowledge in systems such as SAP R/3 related modules or production systems.
• 3+ years of experience executing and communicating project plans.
• 3+ years of knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle.
• 3+ years of knowledge of IT infrastructure components (Operating Systems, Networks, Databases, Internet Technologies.).
• 1+ years of experience communicating ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

Location: Spartanburg, SC
Schedule: Day shift
Assignment Start: ASAP
DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.