Our Fortune 500 client outside Cleveland OH is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst Lead with experience using automated testing tools for a 6 month Contract-to-Hire position. - Functions as a subject matter expert in the Quality Assurance Analyst (QAA) position where skills and knowledge are wide-ranging and include an in-depth understanding of practices, policies and procedures and are applied to complete tasks. - Responsible for following procedures to ensure that all information systems products and services meet organization standards and end-user requirements. - Able to execute and document the testing of software/applications to ensure proper operation and freedom from defects for large-scale projects which represent a greater than normal risk to the company. - Works independently and provides guidance on complex issues to others. - Demonstrates exceptional judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. - Makes recommendations on direction for tools and processes, and how they will be used We will call qualified candidates after review. Resumes will NOT be sent to clients without your approval. REFERRALS WANTED - $1000 REWARD! Refer a colleague to us, and Precision will pay you $1000 if we find a job for that person! Overtime: straight time - Minimum of 8 years experience in software quality assurance and testing of multiple applications with significant size, scope and complexity (ie Sales, Servicing, Finance, Billing Applications, etc.) is required. - Strong technical aptitude and proven analytical skills required. - Demonstrates the ability to understand technical requirements, concepts and procedures. - Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, negotiate with and influence others. - Ability to organize and lead testing efforts. - Ability to write a test approach/strategy. - Experience using automation tools - Quality Center (QC) and Quick Test Professional (QTP) are the preferred tools. - Defect reporting & analysis. - Ability to conduct test risk analysis. - Understanding of SQL and DB2 database services. - Understanding of SQL Queries, Views, and Stored Procedures. - Experience with XML and possess the ability to update, edit, and create test data in using XML. - Understanding of HTML. - Experience with basic testing types including: Component (Black Box), Security, Usability, Web Services, Mainframe, Database, and Desktop/Client. - Excellent communications, relationship building, and critical thinking skills Keywords: Testing