QA Tester

Tester with Travel domain

Location-Scottsdale, AZ

Duration: Fulltime

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Key Responsibilities

• To create UAT Project Plans and all applicable testing documentation needed through all phases of the project
• To manage the test effort according to the UAT timelines
• To identify and communicate UAT testing status, risks, and defects
• To interpret business requirements, identify test approach, and build robust test scripts
• To work with and support other Business Travel departments to ensure the testing effort products a high-quality release

Qualifications

• Coordinates all activities and all testers during each testing phase of a project or program
• Co-operates with clients/users and senior staff as required to agree the testing strategy to be employed for development projects.
• Maintains awareness of testing alternatives at a level where they can be analyzed and the most effective testing strategy selected and agreed
• Utilizes testing knowledge and experience to assess and advice on the practicality of testing process alternatives.
• Ensures that any risks associated with the agreed test strategy and the system test plan are clearly documented and described to the clients/users and colleagues.
• Provides authoritative advice and guidance to colleagues on any aspect of testing, including training for testers and other developers where appropriate.
• Plans, arranges and controls meetings, workshops and relations with client/user staff during test planning and throughout subsequent development and testing activities.
• Strong project management skills; Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Understanding of Agile/SDLC and/or Method1. Business analysis, process reengineering, change management skills; Six Sigma familiarity helpful
• High quality written and verbal communication skills, as well as relationship management skills
• Previous experience with the use of web based test management tools and/or use of the Mercury suite of test management tools
• Must possess strong analytical, through leadership, innovation and organizational skills
• Must possess a strong commitment to quality assurance, adaptability, change management, and team work
• 3+ Years' experience managing product and capability portfolios with a strong technology focus
• 3+ Year experience in the Travel industry
• 3+ Years' experience in project management
• Ability to work in a fast pace, dynamic, virtual environment with many global stakeholders Consultative and negotiation skills to manage challenging situations
• Experience with vendor and contract management
• High level of technical aptitude
• Highly organized and detail oriented

Educational Requirement

• Typically holds a Bachelor's degree, or has equivalent work experience

Preferred Additional

• Experience in SQL is a plus
• Experience in web services is a plus
• Experience with one or more Global Distribution System (GDS) is a plus