Our client has an immediate need for a SW Test Engineer for its facility in Bellevue, Wa. Duration: 6+ months Rate: $45 - $52/hour Location: Bellevue, Wa Local candidates only, please. Job Description: Participate in the Requirements review with the Business and core project team to ensure understanding of business needs and high-level functional changes required. -Interpret and analyze detailed design documents outlining gaps and/or issues, and assuring coverage of business requirements. -Review the Design / Architecture of the application with Development, and IT Security teams. -Develop master test plans for medium to large project for system and integration testing. -Hold QA Test Plan, Test Case and/or Test Tool Reviews and compile feedback to improve the quality of deliverables. -Pull and/or build necessary test data to support efforts, coordinating with internal and external IT/Business partners -Test and support Change Controls during production Implementation and troubleshoot any issues that come up during the production Implementation. -Lead/support medium to large complex Test and Technical/programming (Test automation) projects under minimal direction of senior staff and management. -Manage test reporting, defect resolution, results analysis and metrics -Evaluates options for meeting user needs, and ensures that system requirements are identified, prioritized and incorporated in an effective and efficient manner. -Participate in the promotion of best practices within the organization in collaboration with other analysts and other IT personnel. REQUIREMENTS: -Minimum 4 years of experience testing web-based, and client-server software. -Strong hands on experience with HP/Mercury tool suite (Quality Center, QuickTestPro) is a must. -Hands on experience with other commercial or open source test tools/frameworks is a plus. -Strong Visual Basic and/or C# skills are a plus. -Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus. -Experience working with Java, JavaScript and other web development technologies is a must. -Strong knowledge of test methodology, tools, standards and procedures. -Strong knowledge of SDLC and testing levels/types/ phases -Experience testing verifying XML is a must -Experience creating XML request/response documents from specifications is a plus -Experience testing at the API level is a must -Strong understanding of relational databases a must -Understanding of Object Oriented approaches -Oracle/Weblogic experience preferred -Strong SQL skills are a must -Basic UNIX skills preferred -Excellent technical/analytical skills and/or strong programming and design skills. -Excellent interpersonal skills. -Strong organizational and problem solving abilities. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills. -Strong understanding of software development life cycle -Basic project management skills -Telecommunications experience highly desired -Certifications - Testing (ISTQB, QAI, ASQ), HP/Mercury or other commercial tool-based a plus. If qualified and local, please email resume to Mike.Leeson@AdeccoNA.com Please include “SW Test Engineer” in the Subject Line. Apply Online About Adecco North America Adecco is a Fortune Global 500 company and the world leader in workforce solutions. Our comprehensive service offering includes temporary and contract staffing, permanent recruitment, outplacement and career services, training and consulting. Adecco is an equal opportunity employer. Keywords:   Quality Assurance