Quality Engineer

Job Purpose:Evaluates software by planning and executing performance and functional tests.Duties: * Determines test objectives and standards by studying software requirements; writing test cycle plans, test cases, and test scripts. * Meets test objectives by determining testing methods, cycles, phases, and conditions; setting up testing environment and equipment. * Identifies software capability and reliability by conducting functional, system, and performance tests. * Resolves testing problems by modifying testing methods during tests; conferring with management to revise test objectives and standards. * Completes tests by training and directing testers. * Maintains testing database by developing defect tracking and regression testing information requirements; designing information system; enters test outcomes; secures data. * Reports test outcomes by collecting, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, and displaying data; recommending software changes. * Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. * Maintains test environment by developing test environement; enforcing and complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. * Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Skills/Qualifications:Automated Testing, Developing Standards, Black Box Testing, White Box Testing, Reporting Research Results, Software Debugging, Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance Process, Attention to Detail, Process Improvement, C