IT Software Quality Assurance Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:Kforce has a client in search of an IT Software Quality Assurance Engineer in Acton, MA.Summary:The IT Software Quality Assurance Engineer will communicate key metrics and track progress towards quality goals. Additionally, they are responsible for ensuring all manual test coverage is completed satisfactorily by providing on-hands leadership and oversight and/or by ensuring 3rd party partners are engaged appropriately. As an IT Software Quality Assurance Engineer you will also provide go-live application assessments, define/enhance QA processes and identify the necessary test coverage for all digital Initiatives system maintenance/upgrades as needed.Responsibilities: IT Software Quality Assurance Engineers work with product and software teams to define, develop and execute test plans, increase automation where applicable, and prioritize, plan, and execute testing cycles based on sprint and/or delivery model timeframes Lead QA and project teams in tasks as they relate to creative, functional, and mobile/desktop frontend and backend deployments IT Software Quality Assurance Engineers document detailed test scenarios and scripts derived from defined business requirements and support the QA organization to coordinate test plans across multiple stakeholders/vendors Execute formal test plans with attention to detail ensuring all system components function per defined requirements and are production ready prior to launch Identify and assist in implementing the appropriate automation framework solution for web and mobile apps As an IT Software Quality Assurance Engineer, you will assist in managing vendor relationship of contracted resources both on and offshore as applicable Create quality measurements, reports and tracking metrics to be consumed by the project teams as well as the IT SQA department Provide leadership in identifying and implementing testing standards and practices for mobile and web platformsREQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Minimum of 5 years of hands-on Manual Mobile Web and App software testing experience (iOS, Android, Windows, etc.) Knowledge and experience implementing software automation framework solutions for web and mobile apps, front end, back end, and middleware architecture Demonstrated successful discipline working within an Agile software delivery methodology project team structure Strong process and manual testing expertise Keen business analysis skills with the ability to intricately understand requirements, functional Specs, and systems to facilitate the creation of Test Plans, and Test scriptsPreferred Skills and Competencies: Extremely organized with excellent communication Solid presentation and facilitations skills Hands on experience working within the Salesforce CRM ecosystem Proven experience working with Test Management tools such as JIRA, ALM, Helix, etc. Understanding of mobile and front end architecture, and various coding languages such as Java, Python, etc.Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.