Our client is a super high-visibility software corporation seeking a qualified Test Engineer for an excellent contract opportunity. This is a three month position with potential for extension. OVERVIEW: Machine configuration Install driver Disk partitioning Volume creation Windows cluster setup BIOS level machine configuration-Hyper-V Configuring Kernel debuggers, fixing symbols and basic debugging WTT Execute tests Schedule jobs Manage machine pools Preliminary failure investigation Generate test report from WTT Manage multiple projects Make changes/improvements in work flows Scripting Write simple command line batch file Read simple VBScript/PowerShell Write PowerDhell scripts Familiarity with the Windows Release Cycle Write easy to understand yet comprehensive weekly reports, on-going status updates Test Execution Read and understand test plan/test document Execute the test plan Open bugs in tracking system Track bug closure when bugs are resolved REQUIREMENTS: 2-3 plus years work related experience Knowledge of storage (SMB, DFSR, NFS, iSCSI, etc.) and file systems (NTFS, ReFS) VDS: disk management, disk partition, format Basic knowledge of TCP/IP, IPV4, IPV6 Setup DC (domain controller), Sub-domain/branch cache, cross forest topologies - Lab setup knowledge Different Windows OS installation (server and clients, different languages, etc.) and configurations (different file server roles/feature installations) Familiarity and ability to install/configure components like Office, SharePoint, Rights Management Solutions Proven ability to code basic production test scripts required. Intermediate level knowledge of one or more Scripting languages (JavaScript, VBScript, Perl Script, C#, or Windows batch files). Proven knowledge of software testing standards, methods and conventions, and the product development cycle Must have demonstrated success in coordinating the test effort for one or more software projects, as well as testing software products and contributing to their quality standards Experience with shipping a product/product cycle strongly preferred Hardware Knowledge Knowledge of computer models, CPU, memory Good hands-on experience of fixing genera hardware issues Familiarity with different models of NIC card, setup and drivers Knowledge of different HD, disk arrays, setup and drivers Experience in this client's labs and familiarity with their software lab processes Keywords: Testing