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The Application Tester is responsible for participating in all phases of the software testing process from requirements analysis through production launch. He/She will learn to become a subject matter expert on both the application under test and on current testing techniques/methodologies.  As a member of the testing team, the Application Tester will act as liaison for other members of the test team as well as for external technology and business partners. 

Specific duties/responsibilities include:

• Prepare for and participate in walkthroughs of business requirement and technical specification documents.
• Decompose business requirements and technical specifications into testable elements, test cases, and test scripts.
• Understand and highlight the potential impact of proposed enhancements to both the business process and the technical platform. 
• Provide the test lead with accurate estimated LOE for executing test cases.
• Execute test cases, reporting progress and issues in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct root cause analysis of identified defects, providing development/business partners with sufficient detail to understand, replicate and resolve. 

Required Skills/Experience:
Must have a BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or Mathematics and 1-5 years of hands on software testing experience.  Should be familiar with current software testing methodologies to include risk based, boundary, black box and white box testing. Must have entry level understanding of the SDLC, configuration management, and release cycles.  Experience with automated underwriting systems is beneficial.  Attention to detail is critical for this role.
The Jr. Application Tester will have knowledge of some or all of the following: Java (J2EE), C, C++, XML, shell programming, Web Logic and with RDBMS such as Oracle, MS SQL and MySQL, Test Director, Clear Quest.  Flexibility in work schedule/hours is required

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