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Apex Informatics

Manual tester

Sacramento, CA · On-site

Sacramento CA-Hybrid-3x/week Duration : 12+ Months Contract Required Skills & Qualifications: 4+ years of experience in manual software testing. Maintain, write and execute test cases and document ...

VAK Consulting LLC

GIS Tester

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Bay area, CA Contract role Job Summary The GIS Tester is responsible for leading quality assurance ... Software testing methodologies, test design techniques, defect management, and release validation.

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Microsoft

Software Engineer II

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$133K - $219K/yr

We host the training and inference platforms behind many of Microsoft's flagship AI offerings ... automated testing, deployment, etc.). • 2+ years of software development experience in C#, C ...

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What is the difference between Contract Microsoft Software Tester vs Contract QA Tester?

AspectContract Microsoft Software TesterContract QA Tester
Required CredentialsKnowledge of Microsoft testing tools, certifications like ISTQB, basic programming skillsGeneral QA certifications, testing methodologies, basic programming knowledge
Work EnvironmentPrimarily in Microsoft-based environments, using Microsoft testing tools and platformsVaried environments across industries, using diverse testing tools
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, software development firms focusing on Microsoft productsBroad range of industries including tech, finance, healthcare
Search & Comparison IntentSpecific to Microsoft testing roles, Microsoft-focused testing skillsGeneral testing roles, broader QA responsibilities

The Contract Microsoft Software Tester specializes in testing Microsoft-based applications using Microsoft tools, often requiring specific certifications. In contrast, the Contract QA Tester has a broader scope, working across various platforms and industries with general QA skills. Both roles involve quality assurance but differ in technical focus and environment.

How can I become a contract Microsoft software tester?

To become a contract Microsoft software tester, you should have a strong understanding of software testing principles, experience with testing tools like Visual Studio or Azure DevOps, and familiarity with Microsoft products and platforms. Gaining relevant certifications such as ISTQB or Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer can improve your prospects. Applying through job boards, staffing agencies, or directly to Microsoft contract roles is common in this field.

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Software/Mechanical Tester

Santa Clara, CA • On-site

Procom Consultants Group
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Company Description

Procom is a leading provider of professional IT services and staffing to businesses and governments in Canada.
With revenues over $500 million, the Branham Group has recognized Procom as the 3rd largest professional services firm in Canada and is now the largest "Canadian-Owned" IT staffing/consulting company.
Procom's areas of staffing expertise include:
Application Development
Project Management
Quality Assurance
Business/Systems Analysis
Datawarehouse & Business Intelligence
Infrastructure & Network Services
Risk Management & Compliance
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Security & Privacy
Specialties Contract Staffing (Staff Augmentation)
Permanent Placement (Staff Augmentation)
ICAP (Contractor Payroll)
Flextrack (Vendor Management System)

Job Description

Software/Mechanical Tester


On behalf of our client, Procom Services is searching for a Software/Mechanical Tester for a contract opportunity in Santa Clara, CA. 


Software/Mechanical Tester Job Details


Responsible for developing test plans and driving the execution of both module and system level qualification including system mechanical validation. Test the quality and reliability goals for these features, assess the performance for quality and reliability, and the impact the feature has on the platform and ingredients. Help ensure test methodologies are ready to achieve measuring the quality goals, and execute reliability stress testing. 


- Overall execution of System/module quality and reliability for client perceptual computing for 2015-2016 release 

- Execute continuous improvements in the planning and development processes through formal management reviews and driving enhancements to platform readiness and support processes, including postmortems. 

- Debugging Q&R and System validation test cases and report any risks to appropriate stakeholders 


Software/Mechanical Tester Mandatory Skills


Experienced in working on System/Platform related activities - RVP set ups, FFD/SDS set ups, Debug technical issues during setups 

Experienced in handling/supporting System/Platform related activities - HW components - CPU, Gfx, Audio, Bluetooth, Wifi along with Driver/OS level debugging using various available tools a.    

Any candidate with Prior Intel Experienced in this area will be beneficial 

Experienced with Mechanical and environmental testing - Drop, Shock, Vibe etc

Experienced with different bug data base, submitting sightings, following up on sightings also any prior scripting experience is a plus here 

Good Communication skills, should be able to communicate the concerns/issues and technical details

Minimum of 3 year experience with strong track record in system integration, System validation, Debugging, SW testing, Mechanical Testing 

Good Communication skills, should be able to communicate the concerns/issues and technical details

Test environment setup, including System/HW/SW/OS    

Software/Mechanical Tester Nice to Have Skills

- Experience in System/SW/FW validation will be an advantage 

- Experience in Android, Tablet, or camera validation 

- SW Debugging to correct errors, upgrade it to new hardware 

- Knowledge in quality, basic statistics is a plus


Software/Mechanical Tester Start Date


ASAP


Software/Mechanical Tester Assignment Length


6 months


"Please note that we are not able to work with candidates on H1B Visas or candidates represented by third parties."

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please send your resume in Word format only. 

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