QA Tester

QA Tester - Coventry - 6 Month Contract My client are currently recruiting for a QA tester to start ASAP on a 6 month contract at offices based in Coventry. The Role The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Writing and Updating Test cases * Executing Test cases with different environments. * Assist with documentation, support team in building environments. * Performing exploratory testing. * Actively suggesting improvement on QA activities and process, with the main objective of finding defects earlier. * Work directly with developers and Business Analysts on an active role in an agile team. Sometimes even with Client Business Analysts and QAs both onshore and offshore. * Have basic understanding of networks, DOS commands like Ping, Ipconfig. * Identify and clearly explain defects on defect tracking system. Note: Defect tracking may be on different systems (TFS, QC and Master Craft) and ready to interact with offshore team after hours. * Provide priorities and severity based on the defect impact & frequency. Also know when to escalate issues/defects. * May need to be involved in meetings with client and offshore teams (sometimes after hours). The Candidate Required Skills * Minimum 2 years of QA/Testing * Experience of testing complex systems, client and server, interfaces * Experience with writing SQL queries, working with MS-SQL * Experience in testing Point of Sale software, Web applications, Point Of Sale hardware and related technology. Advantageous Skills: * Experience in Agile Frame work, preferably SCRUM. * A love for problem solving and takes ownership or responsibility. * Understand and adapt quickly to test data, hardware such as POS, VMs, and peripherals such as printer, scanners, and scales. * Good communication skills and able to work collaboratively. The hours of work are Monday - Friday 9am - 5.30pm If this role is of interest, please forward across your CV to