Founded 33 years ago, Allied Consultants is an Austin-based firm and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions for the State of Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Test Lead to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, Employees Retirement System (ERS ) .
- Location of job : Hybrid requiring at least two days in the office each week, with the remaining days working from home.
Responsibilities
The Worker is responsible for planning, performing, monitoring and management of client's testing efforts for its pension / benefits system replacement project called RISE. The Worker will ensure the quality of the implemented pension and benefits system. The Worker must develop and implement quality assurance strategies to ensure that the software meets client requirements, regulatory standards, and customer needs. Their primary goal is to serve as the central liaison for all User-Acceptance testing (UAT) activities, bridging communication between client, the pension / benefits administration vendor, and other relevant third parties.
The Worker will act as the gatekeeper for ticket creation by client's UAT testers and collaborates with the pension / benefits administration vendor QA Leads for all joint QA activities between client and the pension / benefits administration vendor.
This role is crucial in maintaining quality standards, facilitating effective communication, and driving continuous improvement throughout the UAT process.
The Worker will provide regularly scheduled progress reports and may provide presentations on the progress to the sponsors, and steering committees. They will identify and mitigate risks and provide feedback on any quality issues.
Overall, the Worker’s position is pivotal in ensuring that clients’ solution performs as expected and is meeting the organization’s business needs. Thus, it is strongly recommended the Worker have experience with a state agency pension and benefits retirement systems.
Functional Responsibilities :
The ideal candidate has experience in leading large UAT testing efforts on system replacement projects; has been a hands-on quality assurance team member and has experience in public pension / benefit systems.Responsibilities include :Ensure the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) strategy is reviewed, understood and applied during UATDevelopment and maintenance of a comprehensive UAT test planAccountable for overall communication with client testers and stakeholders prior to and during UAT execution; ensure information is disseminated in a timely mannerComplete the client's review of the test case coverageCollaborate with the Solution Vendor QA Lead(s) to incorporate newly identified test cases into the Solution Vendor regression suiteCollaborate with the Solution Vendor QA Lead(s) to create a mutually agreed-upon test execution scheduleDevelop and oversee quality assurance procedures for the pension and benefits software implementationDevelop and enforce quality assurance methodology standards and uniform testing and documentation practices to promote efficiency, consistency, and the reuse of test plansInitiate corrective measures to address quality issues and improve processesManage a team of quality assurance analysts and testersBuild, manage, lead, and train the QA team based on business and operational needsImplement metrics and reporting tools to measure quality performance and identify improvement opportunitiesCreate, track and report metrics on QA progress against plansProvide regular UAT progress status reports to the stakeholdersEnforce proper usage of ADO tool (e.g., test outcome updates)Stay current on laws and regulations to ensure complianceEnsure compliance with industry standards and regulationsSet quality standards and ensure compliance by performing audits and testsProvide leadership and mentoring of staff, including training and support on quality assurance best practicesCollaborate with development teams and Solution Vendor to identify and resolve bugs and defectsCommunicate quality issues and status to stakeholders, including senior managementConduct functional, calculation and regression testing of system upgradesApply automation principles and practices and integrate automation throughout the testing cycles, test cases, and associated utilitiesIdentify and deploy testing tools to maintain alignment with industry trends and testing best practicesDevelop automated tests using tools such as Selenium, Junit and JavaAbility to work in a dynamic environment with minimal supervisionAbility to think tactically & strategically in technical and business discussionsAble to understand complex processes and risks, and articulate these in business termsAbility to assess the effectiveness of processes and procedures and recommend improvementsAbility to identify barriers to progress and propose solutionsProfessional Expectations :
Attends all meetings, meets delivery deadlines and is available during ERS office hours.Logs in and remains on agency Jabber during work hours.Attends remote meetings with camera on unless prior arranged for camera off.Coordinates leave and vacation with ERS lead.Must dress appropriately for a business / business casual environment.Communicates respectfully and works harmoniously with all co-workers, customers and vendors.Provides exceptional customer service.Is flexible; able to work under pressure and able to adapt to change; and able to work on multiple problems and tasks.Takes initiative to prevent and solve problems.Qualifications
Preferred (Optional) :
2 years of experience working ADOPMP (Project Management Professional) certificationCSM (Certified Scrum Master) certificationCertified Software Quality Engineer or an ISTQB Foundation Level CertificationOverview
Allied Consultants, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has for 33 years been a premier provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced Test Lead to be a key resource on a technical services team.
Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan.
Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check
Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.
