Software Test Specialist

This role executes the tasks required to fully test an IBM product or system to ensure it functions according to specifications and client requirements and meets the business needs. Testing activities cover all aspects of the product/system including function/component, performance, system, regression, and service.

Responsibilities

• Understand technical requirements, functional specifications, and other inputs into test plans.
  


• Work closely with development teams to understand technology, functionality, and test strategies.
  


• Develop and document test scenarios, procedures, scripts, etc in test database tools.
  


• Execute functional and system test cases and record and communicate results.
  


• Report defects using defect tracking tools. Verify and validate fixed defects for resolution.
  


• Perform regression testing as required to mitigate risk in changes.
  


• Participate in planning and be able to provide inputs into estimates and test schedules.
  


• Work in a team environment and follow direction of leads and managers.
  


• Be able to adapt to shifting priorities and schedules.

People in this role must demonstrate knowledge of the domain that they are responsible for testing. For example, a functional tester must have deep knowledge of the function that they are responsible for. A solution tester must have knowledge of the overall solution. Knowledge of the target market for the product and the client environment is necessary. They must also be familiar with testing methodologies, tools and techniques. Software Testers may set up test environments, design and plan testing activity, develop test cases/scenarios/use cases, and/or execute required testing. Testers also investigate problems uncovered during testing, recreating those problems as appropriate and executing fix validations. They provide feedback on usability, serviceability and documentation and report status to the appropriate audience.

Required

• Associate's Degree/College Diploma


• At least 1 year experience in a QA testing role, software and/or firmware testing


• At least 6 months experience in creating test automation scripts


• Basic knowledge in operating systems including Windows, Linux, AIX


• English: Fluent

Preferred

• Bachelor's Degree


• At least 3 years experience in a QA testing role, software and/or firmware testing


• At least 2 years experience in creating test automation scripts


• At least 1 year experience in storage technology, hardware, and concepts


• At least 1 year experience in Python or other coding languages


• At least 1 year experience in operating systems including Windows, Linux, AIX

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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