Sr. Salesforce Quality Assurance Specialist

Overview

Growth requires a strong foundation, and at Buchanan & Edwards, our people are our strength.

They are the foundation for building the next generation of innovative IT solutions, revolutionizing the industry, and solving the nation’s most critical challenges. 

Let Buchanan & Edwards help you unleash your potential and reach your goals.

Buchanan & Edwards is seeking a Sr. Salesforce Quality Assurance Specialist in the Arlington, VA area to join our team!

A challenging and dynamic work environment isn’t all that BE has to offer. When you join BE, you become an integral part of our team. Not just an employee number, but a valued opinion with a voice that carries and drives change and innovation. You’ll have access to some of the most well-respected IT industry leaders in virtually every field and learn new tools and techniques while expanding your knowledge and skillset. We’re dedicated to helping you develop your career, and our culture applauds outside-the-box thinking and initiative. Our employee-focused leadership team knows that your success is our success and empowers employees with the necessary tools to excel. Join us as we continue to move the future forward, together.

Clearance

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Four to six (4-6) years of experience in a test lead capacity
• Minimum of two (2) years hands-on experience with Salesforce platform
• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or related IT discipline
• 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

• Certified Salesforce Administrator
• Certified Salesforce Cloud Consultant

Buchanan & Edwards, Inc. (BE) is an Information Technology and Professional Services consulting firm located in Arlington, VA. BE is a diversified high-technology services company, providing government, commercial and nonprofit agencies technology solutions and organizational management services to ensure mission success. Serving the federal sector since 1998, we base our solutions on an in-depth understanding of our clients, their mission and the unique challenges they face. BE is the winner of the 2015 Microsoft U.S. Federal Solution Partner of the Year award, a 2015 and 2016 Washington Post Top Workplace and has been an Inc. 500/5000 awardee for six consecutive years. Buchanan & Edwards, Inc. is dedicated to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are committed to crafting a workplace that endorses creativity and innovation, and promotes engagement through open communication, acceptance of new people and ideas, and a supportive team dynamic. Buchanan & Edwards, Inc. is an equal Opportunity Employer–Minorities / Women / Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation. Buchanan & Edwards is an E-Verify employer.

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