Sr. Software Test Engineer Job Posting



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Job Title: Sr. Software Test Engineer
Company: Executive Career Connections
Position Type: Permanent
Pay Rate: BOE
Skills: automation, blackbox testing, scripts, usability, test plan
Date Posted: Oct-07-09

We are seeking a Sr. Software Test Engineer with experience in automation for our growing Melbourne client. This is an immediate fil! Local candidates will be given first consideration. This is a mid to advanced level of position.


Major Responsibilities & Functions:

Verification of software products (Blackbox testing).
Evaluate software requirements for testability and usability.
Create and implement Test Cases based on requirements, overall Product Test Plan and input from other departments.
Perform manual and automated software testing.
Fully automate the test department.
Provide information for estimating the Project schedule.
Review and collaborate on product manual and help files verification. Provide detailed write-up of findings identified during the Verification of products.
Record test results during testing and file results at the completion of each round of testing.
Provide software testing assistance to the Engineering, Test, Client Solutions, and Production departments.

Location: US-FL-Melbourne
Telecommute: No (Onsite Position)
Contact Name: Cathy Whitley
Contact Phone: 321-984-1213
Contact Email: cathy@executivesconnected.com
URL: http://www.executivecareerconnections.com
Contact Comments:

Please send your resume for immediate consideration to cathy@executivesconnected.com



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