Lead Application Developer/Tester

UNIVERSAL Technologies is seeking a highly experienced Lead Developer/Tester for an onsite role in Albany, NY to support enterprise-level web applications through comprehensive manual and automated testing efforts. Active LinkedIn profile preferred.

Qualified candidate Minimum must have at least 6-year of experience executing application testing based on written test scripts, including REST and SOAP API testing. And a Minimum 6-years of programming experience with PL/SQL, SQL, Java, VB, .NET, HTML, PHP, C#, JavaScript, Ruby, and TSL

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in HP ALM, test automation frameworks, performance testing tools, and modern programming languages, with a strong ability to collaborate across business, technical, and stakeholder teams. This role requires a hands-on professional capable of developing robust test strategies, executing complex test cycles, and ensuring high-quality software delivery in a large, multi-system environment.

WHO WE ARE

UNIVERSAL Technologies LLC is a Women-Owned (M/WBE) IT consulting and staffing firm providing technology solutions to government and enterprise clients. We specialize in delivering high-quality IT professionals across application development, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, and project delivery.

WHAT WE OFFER

Opportunity to work on complex, mission-critical systems

Collaborative, team-oriented consulting environment

Exposure to large-scale enterprise and government platforms

Support from an experienced IT consulting organization

MANDATORY SKILLS / EXPERIENCE

Candidates who do not meet the mandatory requirements will not be considered.

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum 5-years of experience creating automation test scripts using VBScript, C#, Java, or Python with Selenium

Minimum 5-years of lead development experience building web-based systems using ASP.NET Web Forms and C#

Minimum 5-years of hands-on experience with QTP (Quick Test Pro), WinRunner, and/or HP UFT

Minimum 5-years of experience testing SOA and RESTful services using SOAPUI and/or Postman, including Ruby on Rails–based applications

Minimum 60 months of experience with performance testing tools, including LoadRunner

Minimum 72 months of experience executing application testing based on written test scripts, including REST and SOAP API testing

Minimum 72 months of programming experience with PL/SQL, SQL, Java, VB, .NET, HTML, PHP, C#, JavaScript, Ruby, and TSL

Minimum 72 months of hands-on development experience on the .NET (4.0+) platform, including C#, WCF services, and responsive web applications

Minimum 60 months of experience in architecture, engineering, design, and development using MongoDB

Minimum 60 months of experience developing dynamic components and services using Vue.js, Angular, AXIOS, and VUEX to consume REST APIs

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical teams and business stakeholders

Prior experience supporting New York State applications or agencies

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Collaborate with business analysts, subject matter experts, and technical teams to develop and execute comprehensive test plans in HP ALM

Perform System, Integration, End-to-End, Automated, Performance, Smoke, Black Box, White Box, Usability, and Fail-Over testing

Design, record, and execute automated functional test scripts using QTP, WinRunner, and HP UFT

Contribute to the development and enhancement of UFT automation frameworks

Create, manage, and execute functional and regression test scripts; document and track defects using HP ALM

Conduct testing across all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Develop reusable automation scripts and generic testing functions

Execute performance, load, stress, and break testing using tools such as LoadRunner and Astra Load Test

Perform API testing for SOAP and REST services using SOAPUI and Postman

Develop detailed technical and testing documentation

Participate in technical meetings, support calls, and collaborative problem-solving sessions

Support testing of new releases and enhancements for enterprise web applications

UNIVERSAL Technologies is an equal opportunity employer.