What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Analyst - 2340 position at Advanced Systems Design?
Advanced Systems Design is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst for our client located in Montgomery, AL.
This position is onsite in Montgomery, AL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1.
Job Overview
Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
This position is onsite in Montgomery, AL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1.
Job Overview
- The incumbent will work with multiple development environments and may work on multiple programs/systems as a project team member.
- They will be expected to become a subject matter expert for the clients system.
- Perform manual testing of applications, create and maintain test data, and document test results to ensure that changes to systems accurately meet technical and functional requirements.
- Review methodology documentation for accuracy, completeness and quality so that new systems and changes to existing systems are completed accurately and in accordance with defined standards.
- Design, develop, and document test plans and test scripts so that accurate test documentation exists for all assigned applications.
- Work closely with all levels of DHR, Vendor and Partner Agency staff to share information and provide support so that system integrity is maintained, risk factors to applications are addressed, and users are able to perform their testing activities in a controlled test environment.
- Provide and model positive, professional, and courteous customer service to DHR employees, other agencies, vendors, contractors, and the general public by sharing job knowledge and responding to requests for information/service in a timely, efficient, competent manner so that issues are resolved according to prescribed timeframes and specifications.
- Communicate, both orally and in writing, with Division staff, supervisors, County/Division Directors, department employees, vendors, contractors, and the general public so that correct information is provided in a timely, professional, and courteous manner.
- 5 years of experience testing large, complex mainframe applications
- 5 years of experience testing projects developed using waterfall methodology
- 5 years of experience analyzing Functional and Technical Requirements
- 5 years of experience participating in code and design walkthroughs
- 5 years of experience with Test Management
- 5 years of experience analyzing requirements and design documents to design, create, and implement Test Plans, Test Strategies, and Test Scripts
- 5 years of experience reading code to understand processing and data structures
- 5 years of experience partnering with technical team members and other project stakeholders to develop Test Cases, Test Scripts and Test Scenarios
- 5 years of experience analyzing test results
- 5 years of experience creating and maintaining test documentation and test reports
- 5 years of experience with defect reporting, triage, and tracking
- 5 years of experience using ISPF to access datasets, jobs and databases
- 5 years of experience using CICS to navigate applications
- 5 years of experience creating, modifying, and managing datasets
- 5 years of experience creating, modifying, and executing JCL
- 5 years of experience with writing, debugging, and executing SQL
- 5 years of experience following formal Configuration Management procedures
- Manual testing of mainframe applications
- Test Design and Development
- Test Management
- Test Results Analysis
- Test Reporting
- Requirements Analysis
- Defect Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Configuration Management
- z/OS on IBM 3270 or 3290 Mainframe
- ISPF
- CICS
- JCL
- SQL
- COBOL
- MS Office
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Ability to coach others
- Oral and written communication in English
- Experience with a Child Support Enforcement program
- Experience testing projects developed using agile methodology
- CA-7
- Tictoc
- Bachelor’s degree or higher with a minimum of 5 years of experience in testing mainframe applications. (Or) High School diploma or GED with a minimum of 8 years of experience in testing mainframe applications.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Quality Management, Information Technology, or Computer Science
- A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
- A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
- A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 42-year track record of providing successful innovative solutions for our government customers.
- A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
- Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:
- the pre-employment testing protocol:
- background investigation
- drug screening
- Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
- Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
- Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- Professional Certification Incentive Plan
- Employee Referral Plan
- Technology Exposure
Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
