Test Designer

Test Designer

 

Job Description

 

Works in the test designer role through the use of, but not limited to:

- Design and implementation of the overall testing framework.

- Design, development and maintenance of test automation framework/architecture.

- Design of test data to support the test strategy and test approach.

- Continuous improvement of test efficiency, through the implementation of new methods,

  techniques, and test tools across the organization/projects.

- Development of project test strategy.

- Monitoring and assuring compliance to the test strategy (per release/project).

- Definition of test environment configurations.

- Monitoring and assuring compliance to required test environment configurations.

- Implementation of post-execution test strategy/framework improvements based on feedback

  received from test analysts and testers.

- Provide periodic status of milestones and checkpoints to management and participating product

  teams thus allowing assessment of the progress against plan.

- Specification of Test Interfaces and harnesses to facilitate testing of system under test.

 

Qualifications

 

- Experience in software testing in multiple environments including test planning, control,

  execution, and quality assessment.

- Experience developing test cases and test scenarios from use cases, requirements

  specifications and/or architectural models.

- Demonstrated understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance.

- Proven experience in a variety of testing techniques and test types.

- Experience and success with the use of test automation tools.

- Basic knowledge of configuration management principles and tools.

- Deep knowledge of one or more of hardware and software platforms (Windows, Unix Linux,

  mainframe, AS400).

- Software programming and scripting skills. Understanding principles of various programming

  languages. Experience developing test scripts in testing tools (preferably Mercury QuickTest Pro

  and Borland SilkTest).

- Demonstrated problem-solving and analytical skills. Good troubleshooting skills. Strong  

  attention to detail required.

- Experience with complex products desired.

- Good time-management skills. Ability to multi-task or work on multiple projects concurrently.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; strong team player.

- Proficient PC skills required.

- Identification, development and utilization of metrics for decision support.

 

ABOUT VERTEX INC.

 

With nearly 30 years of experience, Vertex Inc. is the leading provider of advanced tax technology solutions, delivering products and process management services to customers worldwide.

 

Vertex solutions help companies streamline tax compliance processes and leverage information to discover new strategic tax savings. In addition, they enhance decision information across every major line of business tax, including income, sales, consumer use, value added, communications, and payroll. To serve its customers, Vertex works in partnership with the world’s leading providers of ERP software and related services.

 

Founded in 1978, Vertex is a privately held company that employs over 600 professionals at its headquarters in the U.S. (Berwyn, Pa.) and Europe (London), and its offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Phoenix, Sarasota, and Washington, DC.

 

For more information about Vertex, visit the Web site at www.vertexinc.com.

 

Vertex, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.