Senior Software Application Tester

Leads the evaluation of test performance data. Collects test data and provides recommendation to break/alter configuration. Performs special test procedures as required to support failure investigation. Prepares for next test activities or events based on results. Conducts reallocation, disposition or refurbishment of test assets. Leads the development of test procedures, and configuration definition, needed to perform the test and minimize risk within the constraints of the test plan. Leads performance of testing and data collection, creating as required test procedures. Identifies anomalies and provides solutions. Generates test plans. Interfaces with internal contacts, decomposes information from requirements and Statements of Work to formulate basic test approaches. Reviews standards and regulations to assess the impact on the test plan. Leads and gathers information from applicable sources to define test requirements, facilities and test environments for simple tests. Identifies test requirements for complex tests. Applies expert judgment in demonstrating the effectiveness of test methods. Evaluates effectiveness of test methods and develops improved methods. Reviews test data for accuracy, quality and/or fidelity prior to delivery to customer. Takes appropriate action based upon test data results. Prepares test and configuration documentation. Leads the staging of test hardware. Participate in test readiness reviews, safety reviews, test plan reviews and test case reviews. Configures software for data acquisition and analysis. Prepare daily execution plans for effective use of all test resources. Leads the preparation of test reports. Provides creativity to lessons learned and performance metrics to improve future testing. Archives data and reports as required.