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HP (Mercury) Quality Center Administrator

May 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Chemical Abstracts Service (CAS) has an immediate opening for HP Quality Center Administrator in its Information Technology Division. This candidate will administer HP Quality Center test management tool, coordinate maintenance of the test lab, administer HP QuickTest Professional automated testing tool and aid in maintaining the software QA environment/tools.

Candidates must have a degree in computer science or equivalent experience; 2 years’ HP Quality Center administration experience highly desirable; strong experience with MS Windows desktop environment; outstanding attention to detail and service oriented approach; experience with Apple Macintosh environment desirable; experience with Linux Desktop environment desirable; familiarity with software defect tracking and quality assurance processes desirable.

Chemical Abstracts Service offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation, medical, dental, vision insurance, and employee savings and retirement plans.
For consideration, please e-mail resume and salary requirements to jobs@cas.org.

For more information about CAS, refer to our web page at www.cas.org. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Chemical Abstracts Service, 2540 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43220.

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QA Leader / Manager to develop a QA team at a Software Company

May 8th, 2008 · No Comments

QA Leader / Manager to develop a QA team at a Software Company
Location: Columbus, OH
Position Type: Full-Time, Employee
Experience: 4+ Years Experience

The Vortechs Group has been retained to fill this position.

If you have a dogged determination to be the best and want to work with others that do, take a look at this QA opportunity. You will develop a cutting-edge team and put processes in place to ensure that software releases are tested and ready for release to customers. This is a hands-on position. Until you develop a team you will be the team.

This small (45 person shop) software products company has a work environment that is collaborative, client-focused, casual, and flexible.

Your responsibilities would include applying test methodologies, test automation, tool development, build and deploy process, and configuration management. A background in SQL, HTML/XML/JavaScript, C# and .Net and familiarity with Web 2.0 technology is a plus.

Qualified applicants will have a four year degree and a minimum 4-5 years experience in QA best practices.

Your skills, a passion for technology, and a creative approach will allow you to be an integral part of this entrepreneurial IT team. If this opportunity interests you, fits your skills…and your personality, call me or send me an email. If this opportunity is not right for you, but you are open to new opportunities, please send me your resume to be considered for other positions.

Feel free to pass this along to any of your associates who are in the QA field.

We also have a need for a solid Jr. / Midlevel QA tester at another small software products company.

To apply for this position please send an electronic copy of your resume to art@vtg.cc To help us contact you as soon as possible please make sure you include your full name, the best number or numbers to reach you at and your e-mail address.

Art Andre
www.vtg.cc
Office: 614-899-6696 x103
art@vtg.cc

The Vortechs Group matches exceptionally talented technical professionals with outstanding career opportunities!

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Sr. QA Analysts

May 7th, 2008 · No Comments

UNICON International, Inc. is a top consulting firm in Columbus, Ohio and is dedicated to achieving total client and employee satisfaction. Our clients range from Fortune 500 companies to small and medium sized businesses. We work with companies to help them define and meet their IT needs by providing high quality and competitively priced products and services. If you are interested in working for an organization where honesty, integrity and quality are among the core principles then apply today at UNICON!

We are currently accepting resumes for Sr. QA Analysts in Columbus, Ohio.

The selected candidate will perform the following duties:

- Provide technical consulting on testing complex enterprise Internet program initiatives

Required Skills and Experience:

- 2 to 3 years in a test driven environment using the Agile methodology

- Automated testing expertise

- Performance testing expertise

- Working knowledge of Mercury Tools and Selenium

- Experience with one or more of the following technologies: WebSphere Application Server 6.1, IBM HTTP Server, ClearTrust, Novell eDirectory, SuSE Linux, IBM Z Mainframe, Struts 2.0, Spring 2.5, JAX-WS 2.0 w/ Axis 2, JSP 2.0, Servlet 2.4, JDK 5.0, JAXB 2.0

- Comfortable working in a team room

Preferred Skills and Experience:

- Three years of experience in project management

UNICON offers competitive compensation packages including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, tuition reimbursement, matching 401k, and more!

UNICON International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply for this position please send an electronic copy of your resume to recruiters@unicon-intl.com. To help us contact you as soon as possible please make sure you include your full name, the best number or numbers to reach you at and your e-mail address.

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Lead QA Analyst

May 7th, 2008 · No Comments

UNICON International, Inc. is a top consulting firm in Columbus, Ohio and is dedicated to achieving total client and employee satisfaction. Our clients range from Fortune 500 companies to small and medium sized businesses. We work with companies to help them define and meet their IT needs by providing high quality and competitively priced products and services. If you are interested in working for an organization where honesty, integrity and quality are among the core principles then apply today at UNICON!

We are currently accepting resumes for a Lead QA Analyst in Cleveland, Ohio.

The selected candidate will perform the following duties:

- Engineer process improvements to the current test procedures and QTP automated test process

- Adapt QA processes to better support Agile methods

- Serve as a coach for testers on multiple teams

- Use Agile development methodologies including test-driven development, paired programming, continuous integration, rapid cycle testing

- Provide technical consulting to ensure that all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end user requirements

- Perform and lead tests on the most complex software to ensure proper operation and freedom of defects

- Report progress of quality assurance activities to senior management, and assist in the development and implementation of quality assurance programs

- Execute test configuration management activities for the most complex work efforts

- Serve as a technical mentor to less experienced staff

Required Skills and Experience:

- Eight years of experience in a quality assurance and testing environment

- Expertise with QuickTest Pro and testing in an Agile environment

Preferred Skills and Experience:

- Three years of experience in project management

UNICON offers competitive compensation packages including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, tuition reimbursement, matching 401k, and more!

UNICON International, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply for this position please send an electronic copy of your resume to recruiters@unicon-intl.com. To help us contact you as soon as possible please make sure you include your full name, the best number or numbers to reach you at and your e-mail address.

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Performance Testing Analyst

March 25th, 2008 · No Comments

Brooksource a Midwestern IT Services company located here in Columbus, OH is searching for a Performance Testing Analyst to work with development groups and project teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of performance testing cycles. This candidate will create scripts that when executed will confirm the throughput and scalability of the application/system. This individual should possess strong knowledge of service oriented architecture and development of web services in a large environment. This position requires the use of automated testing, workflow management, and defect tracking tools that support testing application/system changes. Candidate must possess strong familiarity with performance testing methodologies and testing of application/systems. Experience as a lead to coordinate and execute testing activities for assigned projects, would be a plus. A thorough understanding of IT concepts and structured development life cycle is required. Strong analytical and communication skills will also be required. Experience with testing business applications required. Experience with automated testing tools in a Web and/or Client/Server development environment required. Specific knowledge/experience with ITG/Mercury (LoadRunner and WinRunner) and Quality Center tools will be required as well.

Candidate must possess strong familiarity with performance testing methodologies and testing of application/systems. Experience as a lead to coordinate and execute testing activities for assigned projects is a plus. A thorough understanding of IT concepts and structured development life cycle is required. Strong analytical and communication skills are required. Experience with testing business applications required. Experience with automated testing tools in a Web and/or Client/Server development environment required. Specific knowledge/experience with ITG/Mercury (LoadRunner and WinRunner) and Quality Center tools required

Must haves:

- Experience with Windows 2000/XP Operating Systems, using tools such as MS Office, Internet Explorer and MS Outlook.
- Previous experience in testing Web based applications required.
- Experience with Oracle applications required.
- Knowledge and experience with Java, Java Beans, JavaScript, PL/SQL, Business Objects and HP PCMS preferred
- 2+ yrs LoadRunner
- Experience with Oracle

Please contact Doug Logsdon as soon as possible it interested.
dlogsdon@brooksource.com

http://www.brooksource.com
http://www.technicalyouth.com
PEOPLE. TECHNOLOGY. SUCCESS

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Quality Assurance Analyst: Safe Auto Insurance Company

March 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Location Columbus, OH
Position Type Full-Time, Employee
Experience 2-5 Years Experience
Date Posted November 28, 2007 (Reposted Feb 26)

Job Purpose: This position is responsible for evaluating and testing software programs to verify that programs function according to specifications and standards by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

*Tests software programs to compare to specifications and documentation.
*Identifies, analyzes, and documents defects, questionable functions, errors, and inconsistencies in software program functions, outputs, online screens, and content.
*Creates test cases and test data.
*Responds to inquiries from users regarding functions and operations of software programs.
*Recommends program improvements or revisions to programmers.
*Coordinates user testing.
*Assists users to isolate possible problems in software following release and/or implementation.
*Documents, tracks, and communicates test plans, test results, analysis, and unresolved problems.

PROFESSIONALISM
To perform this job successfully, members of QA must interact with people from every department in the organization at all levels, and they must maintain a professional bearing. Further, they must be able to approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure and changing priorities; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for their own actions; and follow through on commitments.

ADDITIONAL DESIRED ABILITIES
*The ability to read, analyze and interpret business requirement documents, technical procedures, or governmental regulations is required.
*The ability to write reports, business correspondence, and test plans.
*The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, end users, and developers.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and one to two years related experience and/or training; Bachelor’s Degree from four-year college or university and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

*All resume submissions must include salary history and desired compensation.
*Resume submissions without salary information will not be considered.

Send a resume and cover letter to:
HR Department
3883 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43213

or email to:
Brett.Fry@safeauto.com or Ryan.Patterson@safeauto.com
or fax to 614.559.5391

EOE
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/job-J89WEFPG569;_ylt=AsJd5Vc_r_ATssAeIaO2AvD6Q6IX?search_url=%2Fjob-search-l-Columbus-OH-k-safeauto
http://www.safeauto.com/careers.htm

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Lead Software Quality Assurance Engineer

March 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Now Software, a Columbus-area based technology company, is seeking an experienced Software Quality Assurance Engineer to lead our SQA effort. Now Software is developing its next generation calendar and contact management product to succeed the award-winning Now Up-to-Date & Contact. This individual will play a key leadership role in defining and implementing comprehensive QA processes that increase the quality and productivity of the software lifecycle.

Want a job where you can make a difference? Come work with us and build products thousand of users around the world use every day to make their lives better.

Primary Responsibilities:
• The QA Lead will own the Software Quality Assurance process
• You will participate in all stages of the software development life cycle
• You must be comfortable developing tests, test cases, test data, and refining requirements
• You will be expected to take the initiative to devise innovative ways to define and continually improve the QA process, and take advantage of industry best practices, tools and technologies to accelerate productivity
• You will be expected to monitor, maintain, and provide reports for bug tracking and defect resolution to the team and management and to assist in process improvement in these areas
• You will be expected to manage an external beta testing process, including communications, logistics, and support
• You will direct and manage additional QA staff
• When necessary, you will be expected to assist other team members in technical or sales support

Experience Required:

• A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience in a Software Quality Assurance environment
• At least 2 years in a QA leadership position
• Experience in creating, executing and maintaining manual and automated test procedures for integration, system, regression and user acceptance testing
• Experience with life-cycle software development: requirements, specification, design, testing, implementation, debugging, and support
• Experience managing others
• Ability to work independently in a small development group with minimal supervision
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Skills Required:
• Strong Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh background
• Ability to administer bug tracking systems
• A healthy obsession for process and metrics
• Ability to lead and coordinate additional SQA resources
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal skills

Benefits:
• Support the creation cutting-edge software applications used around the world
• Competitive pay
• Fun work environment
• Growth potential
• Full benefits (Health, Dental, 401k, etc.)

This full-time position is located at company headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. Local candidates only, no relocation benefits.
Please no recruiters or phone calls.

Now Software, Inc.
670 Morrison Road, Suite 220
Gahanna, Ohio 43230-5324
To apply please email resume, cover letter and salary requirements to posting394@nowsoftware.com

Now Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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QA Tester

March 12th, 2008 · No Comments

This is a multi-year contract position with an excellent organization in Columbus, Ohio.

We are seeking a consultant with a strong background in chemistry (preferably organic) and who hopefully has some research/lab work with Development environments ranging from legacy (C++) to current (Java/J2EE/WebLogic/Sybase) environments.

Required Experience:
*Degree in Computer Science or related discipline; or equivalent QA experience needed. Ideally, the candidate should have at least three solid years of QA experience.
*Knowledge of chemistry
*Excellent attention to detail, independent, good communication skills required.
*Experience with writing test cases and test plans within an iterative software development environment (Rational Unified Process). Familiarity with Use Cases.
*Experience with automated testing software, including the conversion of manual test procedures to automated testing; specifically, the Mercury Interactive Tools.
*Experience with problem authority and/or defect tracking software.
*QA of applications that include client (web and Java).
*Worked within the Unified Process development methodology and derived test cases and plans from UP use case artifacts.
*Managed multiple QA efforts that present concurrent deliverables
*Worked within a team environment that includes developers, architects, project management, RA’s, and sponsors.

Nice to Haves:
Prior background in development and/or requirements analysis a desired trait. QA has close ties and working relationships with Requirement’s Analysts.

The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000 plus a full benefits package.

Interested candidates should send me a resume via email at laura@fastswitch.com.
www.fastswitch.com

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Performance Testing Analyst

March 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Brooksource a Midwestern IT Services company located here in Columbus, OH is searching for a Performance Testing Analyst to work with development groups and project teams to ensure timely and accurate execution of performance testing cycles. This candidate will create scripts that when executed will confirm the throughput and scalability of the application/system. This individual should possess strong knowledge of service oriented architecture and development of web services in a large environment. This position requires the use of automated testing, workflow management, and defect tracking tools that support testing application/system changes. Candidate must possess strong familiarity with performance testing methodologies and testing of application/systems. Experience as a lead to coordinate and execute testing activities for assigned projects, would be a plus. A thorough understanding of IT concepts and structured development life cycle is required. Strong analytical and communication skills will also be required. Experience with testing business applications required. Experience with automated testing tools in a Web and/or Client/Server development environment required. Specific knowledge/experience with ITG/Mercury (LoadRunner and WinRunner) and Quality Center tools will be required as well.

Candidate must possess strong familiarity with performance testing methodologies and testing of application/systems. Experience as a lead to coordinate and execute testing activities for assigned projects is a plus. A thorough understanding of IT concepts and structured development life cycle is required. Strong analytical and communication skills are required. Experience with testing business applications required. Experience with automated testing tools in a Web and/or Client/Server development environment required. Specific knowledge/experience with ITG/Mercury (LoadRunner and WinRunner) and Quality Center tools required

Must haves:

- Experience with Windows 2000/XP Operating Systems, using tools such as MS Office, Internet Explorer and MS Outlook.
- Previous experience in testing Web based applications required.
- Experience with Oracle applications required.
- Knowledge and experience with Java, Java Beans, JavaScript, PL/SQL, Business Objects and HP PCMS preferred
- 2+ yrs LoadRunner
- Experience with Oracle

Please contact Doug Logsdon as soon as possible it interested.
dlogsdon@brooksource.com

http://www.brooksource.com
http://www.technicalyouth.com
PEOPLE. TECHNOLOGY. SUCCESS

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Quality Engineer - OCLC (2 positions)

March 7th, 2008 · No Comments

* Apply for this job online

More information about this job:

Overview:
OCLC is a nonprofit library service and research organization that has provided computer-based cataloging, reference, resource sharing, eContent, preservation, library management and Web services to 60,000 libraries in 112 countries and territories. OCLC and its member libraries worldwide have created and maintain WorldCat, the world’s richest online resource for finding library materials. We are currently seeking candidates for a Quality Engineer position in our Dublin, Ohio headquarters.

Responsibilities:

The person in this position will:
* Plan, design, execute, and verify testing for projects
* Test and analyze products at the UI and web services levels
* Coordinate test efforts of developers, QA Staff, and subject matter experts
* Design and document test environments
* Propose and participate in process improvements efforts
* Assist and advise supported projects to maintain compliance with the OCLC Quality System and ISO 9001
* Participate/moderate project life cycle documents

Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in computer-related discipline or equivalent work experience and three to five years of technical or quality work (QA or QC) experience is required
* Experience in one or more of the following: Unix, Linux, AIX, JAVA, PERL, Oracle, Sybase and regression testing tools
* Professional certification such as the Certified Software Quality Engineer or Certified Quality Analyst is high desirable, but not required
* Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
* Working knowledge of Quality Assurance Methods is required.
* Ability to learn and adapt to new technology quickly is required.
* Strong analytical ability is required.

* Apply for this job online

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