Manual QA Test Engineer

Genesis10 is seeking a Manual QA Engineer for a 10-month hybrid contract position with a client in Columbus, OH. Our target pay rate is between $55.00-$60.00 per our on our W2. Candidates ready and able to work on our W2 are encouraged to apply.Job Description:The Manual QA Tester has a critical role in verifying the data integrity within an enterprise system conversion project. Large volumes of data will migrate from a legacy system onto a new platform. The candidate must be a self-starter who can work from various levels of requirements to craft test plans and cases that ensure coverage of all the business system flows. By actively participating in planning and status meetings along with team chat, communication throughout the process is vital to ensure project cadence. Regular updates (typically daily) are required to keep impacted teams moving forward together in this complex series of activities. Routinely working with developers, business systems analysts, other QA testers and stakeholders, the candidate must be able to have clear and concise communications.Responsibilities:Performing manual verification and validation of large volumes of data at rest and in transit through the systems under test.Documenting test cases and tracking outcomes from test execution with company approved testing tools.Ability to manage your own workload, prioritize and deliver reliably.Report defects and follow-up through fixes and closure using Azure DevOps.Create SQL queries for a variety of databases to manage test data and verify program outputs.Adapt to changing timelines and business needs while ensuring the highest level of data accuracy at all stages of the migration.Collaborate in a cross-functional team environment.Be comfortable working with systems without a user interface. Much of the work is done by running/scheduling jobs, checking logs, executing APIs with Insomnia, or similar. There is minimal UI checking with the end-user interfaces.Problem solver, analytical thinker, strong attention to detail.Participate in off-hour production releases in a support capacity.Requirements:Strong willingness and ability to learn and take initiativeProficiency working with Windows operating systemsExperience in database testingMid-to-high level SQL proficiencyMid-to-high level Excel skillsExperience working with a programmatic IDESelf-starter with the ability to work independentlyProactive and takes initiativeTeam-oriented and collaborativeStrong analytical thinker with a problem-solving mindset and curiosityPreferred Qualifications:Financial industry experience, particularly in collections, commercial loans, credit cards, and Installment loans.Familiarity with Python code (reading and modifying existing code; this is not a development role)Experience with file transfer testingExperience using Visual Studio CodeGenesis10 - Contract & Perm/Direct HireRanked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client.Benefits of Working with Genesis10:* Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.* The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our cons