[Remote] Software Consultant, QA
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Octave is a company that provides mission-critical software for organizations to make informed decisions across the asset lifecycle. They are seeking a Software Consultant, QA to focus on the quality assurance of the Forte 3D Plant/Outfitting software application through manual and automated tests and its integration with other Octave applications.
Responsibilities
- Analyze and test software to ensure that products meet design specifications
- Define regression and new feature testing and relevant metrics
- Create and execute automated and manual procedures and test scenarios based on software architecture
- Take ownership in filing and tracking defects found during testing while working with development to implement fixes in the Forte 3D product
- Participate actively in the entire software development life cycle. Includes interaction with development teams and defining new feature testing requirements
- Document processes and test outcomes
- Communicate with product developers and technical support specialists on software issues
- Use strong analytical skills to solve complex problems in a timely manner while adapting to changing priorities
- Conduct technical presentations and participate in technical workshops and training
- May include technical support, consulting, and training
- Administration of relational databases – Oracle and/or MS SQL Server
- Other tasks may include technical support, consulting and training
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Structural/Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline, with 6+ years of related experience
- Strong interpersonal, problem solving and multi-tasking skills
- Analyze and test software to ensure that products meet design specifications
- Define regression and new feature testing and relevant metrics
- Create and execute automated and manual procedures and test scenarios based on software architecture
- Take ownership in filing and tracking defects found during testing while working with development to implement fixes in the Forte 3D product
- Participate actively in the entire software development life cycle. Includes interaction with development teams and defining new feature testing requirements
- Document processes and test outcomes
- Communicate with product developers and technical support specialists on software issues
- Use strong analytical skills to solve complex problems in a timely manner while adapting to changing priorities
- Conduct technical presentations and participate in technical workshops and training
- May include technical support, consulting, and training
- Administration of relational databases – Oracle and/or MS SQL Server
- Working knowledge of PowerShell scripting a plus
- Working knowledge of Windows Server Operating Systems and relational databases (ORACLE, MSSQL Server) a plus
- Working knowledge of agile software development methodology (scrum) a plus
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