Test Specialist
globalpayments
Job Description
- Conducts online, batch and data verification testing (checked for accuracy and inconsistencies after data migration is done) in assigned functional area(s) and creates test designs according to project requirements. Effectively uses the different types of testing techniques (i.e. positive, negative, regression) while performing test analysis on moderate level project requirements (as defined by the client) and identifies/reports issues as appropriate.
- Analyzes requirements necessary to design testing strategies (testing objective, methods of testing new functions, total time and resources required for the project, and the testing environment) for internal/ external clients (i.e. technical and functional designs) and develops knowledge and understanding of structured analysis and design (define user needs) as it relates to the test design.
- Utilizes identification and design processes to increase efficiency, performance and reliability (automation, load and performance). Demonstrates a working knowledge of the use of automated testing tools and executes manual and automated tests.
- Works with stakeholders, business, developers and test analysts to develop test plans, conditions and cases (set of inputs, execution preconditions, and expected outcomes developed for a particular objective, such as to exercise a particular program path or to verify compliance with a specific requirement) to be used in testing, and performs test data conditioning and execution of test sets. Works with programming to condition accounts and execute special testing requirements for test validation. Demonstrates a base knowledge of using multiple environments to validate test conditions and review data values by explaining the various components of systems and applications to leadership.
- Documents test results and creates detailed and accurate defect reports. Follows all defects through to resolution and closure.
- Applies a basic knowledge of procedures, methodology and/or application standards to include payment card industry and security related compliance to testing activities.
- Acts as a single point of contact for assigned small, less complex client projects with regard to test activities. Coordinates the test activities assigned to the test team to include, reviewing of client test plans cases and scripts, prioritizing test execution when necessary and providing feedback to internal and external clients.