Sr. Salesforce Quality Assurance Specialist Location: Other/Client Site - Arlington, VA Department: Department of State, Foreign Service Institute, IT Support Services Type: Full Time Minimum Experience: Experienced Security Clearance Level Required: Must currently hold an Active Secret clearance or be eligible for a Secret clearance *The clearance level stated above must be met for consideration for this specific opportunity. Unfortunately, FTC is unable to sponsor at this time. Military Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply! Favor TechConsulting, LLC (FTC) is seeking a talented Sr. Salesforce Quality Assurance Specialist with extensive government experience. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Role Overview:
Participate in efforts to analyze, specify, and design testing for components in Service Oriented Architecture (SOA)
Assist in developing the Performance Testing Strategy, Performance Testing Plans, and Scripts
Conducts manual and automated testing to make sure all the major functionalities are functioning as per requirement
Create both positive and negative test scenarios
Perform compatibility test in case Salesforce integrated with third-party applications, and internal and external integrated systems Responsibilities:
Familiar with load testing tools like JMeter to validate the complex flows which can offer inconsistent results in Salesforce
Utilizes Automated testing tools like ACCELQ, HP Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Cucumber, Salesforce.com IDE (Eclipse-based), Change Sets (Cloud Deploy), Ant/force.com migration tool, Workday, etc.
Execute Functional/Performance Tests using industry standard tools such as QTP, Loadrunner or similar tools Analyze results and provide recommendations for improvements
Establish and maintain a communication channel with the technical team Required Skills & Experience 4-6 year of experience in a test lead capacity
Minimum of 2 years hands on experience with Salesforce platform
Hands on experience with testing tools like ACCELQ, HP Unified Functional Testing (UFT), Cucumber, Salesforce.com IDE (Eclipse-based), Change Sets (Cloud Deploy), Ant/force.com migration tool, Workday, etc.
Knowledge of XML, JAVA and SOAP or related languages
A high degree of skill in troubleshooting, characterizing, and describing software defects
Strong analytical skills with the ability to learn new information quickly
Strong capabilities performing independently and as part of a cross-functional, team in a fast-paced environment
The ability to manage and prioritize own workload effectively
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Functional and Performance Testing of CRM Applications such as Salesforce.com
Knowledge of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) approach, SCRUM approach/methodologies highly desired
Development background is preferred
Knowledge of Apex
Professional Certification(s): Certified Salesforce Administrator
Certified Salesforce Cloud Consultant Formal Education: BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or related IT discipline Years of Professional Experience: 4-6 years of experience in Testing
2 years of experience with Salesforce
Must currently hold an Active Secret clearance Desired Skills & Experience Desired Skills and Experience 1
Desired Skills and Experience 2
Professional Certification(s): Formal Education: Years of Professional Experience: Required Technical/Business Tools Experience Physical Requirements Physical Requirement 1
Physical Requirement 2 Additional Information: FTC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment, unless legally entitled to an accommodation. If you receive an offer of employment, it will be made contingent upon satisfaction of this requirement, and you will be required to show proof that you are fully vaccinated or to promptly engage in an interactive process to allow Human Resources to evaluate potential reasonable accommodations for valid medical or religious reasons. Please do not provide information about whether you are seeking an exemption from the vaccination requirement unless and until you receive a conditional offer of employment from FTC. U.S Citizenship is required for this specific opportunity and all selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation. This includes but not limited to; meeting the eligibility requirements for access to classified information and the ability to obtain a government-granted security clearance. Individuals may also be subject to a background investigation including, but not limited to; criminal history, employment verification, education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness. Favor TechConsulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or genetic information.