Quality Assurance Engineer I - Performance Testing

Job Summary: Under supervision, carries out procedures to ensure that all information systems products and services meet minimum company standards and end user requirements. Thoroughly tests software to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects. Documents all problems and works to resolve them; reports progress on problem resolution to management. Devises improvements to current procedures and develops models of possible future configurations. Performs workflow analysis and recommends quality improvements. Viable candidates must be willing to work onsite at GSI's headquarters in Palm Harbor, Florida three (3) days per week. Duties and Responsibilities:Understanding of Quality Methodology and process creation in an IT environment.Ability to debug Automated Test Scripts. Develop Test Cases and Test Scripts for software modules.Assess functionality and be a knowledgeable resource of several Software applications for the team.Test all software releases from development department.Ability to test multiple software projects concurrently.Documenting and tracking of all software defects.Evaluation and assignment of all trouble tickets to development team members.Reviewing and assisting in the creation of software documentation in conjunction with the technical writer.Recommend and review of development department policies and procedures related to source code integrity, testing procedures and implementation of software releases.Act in role of project resource as assigned.Depending on project size, may be required to be on multiple Team/Projects. Adhere to company policies.Conduct to reflect professional attitude and actions.Other duties and special projects as assigned.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Utilization of Telerik Test Suite Tools.Limited use of MicroFocus TestPartner Testing Tools.Visual Studio IDE knowledge.Must have software development experience. Full understanding of the goals of the entire project (not just QA with regards to functionality being developed, delivery dates, quality requirements, available resources, and the relationship of the current project to other ongoing projects, and to the rest of the product line).Excellent written and verbal communication skills, which are used with team members and clients in the form of formal training, mentoring, and presentations.Work with developers and DBAs on test projects.Utilization of defect tracking tools (BugTracker, DevTrack, Quality Center, etc).Knowledge of Source Control Applications and Software Configuration Management promotion processes.Knowledge of Team Foundation System, VSS, Vault or Perforce applications a plus.For smaller projects, this position may be the most senior QA representative on the team. In this case, this person has "ownership" of the module from a QA standpoint.RequirementsCredentials and Experience:Associate's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent1 year of Software development experience1 year of Software testing experience Or, Equivalent combination of education and experienceSpecial Requirements:Testing methodologies and theoryMicrosoft SQL Server Microsoft development tools (VS6/VS.NET)TSQL knowledgeWindows Operating Systems knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyInternet TechnologiesDevelopment defect tracking toolsSoftware life cycle Web-based applicationsLabor Market Information & National Employment Systems Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V