Software Quality Assurance Engineer in New York, NY

We are seeking a Software QA and Product Assurance Engineer. Description: Develop and execute software test plans in order to identify software problems and their causes. Tasks: * Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures. * Test system modifications to prepare for implementation. * Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability. * Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers. * Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content. * Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes. * Create or maintain databases of known test defects. * Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates. * Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems. * Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks. * Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards. * Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness. * Update automated test scripts to ensure currency. * Investigate customer problems referred by technical support. * Install, maintain, or use software testing programs. * Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality. * Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations. * Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments. * Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance. * Collaborate with field staff or customers to evaluate or diagnose problems and recommend possible solutions. * Identify program deviance from standards, and suggest modifications to ensure compliance. * Design or develop automated testing tools. * Coordinate user or third party testing. * Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source. * Visit beta testing sites to evaluate software performance. * Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking. * Conduct historical analyses of test results. * Provide technical support during software installation or configuration. This is a full time opportunity. Please no resumes from third parties; we will not provide sponsorship. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here