What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Automation Specialist position at California Employment Development Department (EDD)?
THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.
Are you looking for a fast-paced and challenging position that will provide you with a wide range of Information Technology (IT) experience, extensive variety, and frequent exposure to new technologies? Do you want to work with a talented team that is invested in your development? If so, we have a great opportunity for you! The IT Branch (ITB) of the Employment Development Department (EDD) is looking for a talented, enthusiastic and highly motivated Technical Testing Analyst in the Product Development Division (PDD) Enterprise Testing Office (ETO) - Technical Team as a Technical Test Analyst. Under the general direction of the Section Technical Testing Supervisor, the candidate will be responsible for supporting the ETO - Technical Tier group.
In this role the incumbent will:
- Provide support as the subject matter expert with scripting and execution of automation scripts for data setup for projects and regression testing for environments.
- Participate in analysis and maintenance of process improvements of automation, new test efforts, technical guides and user guides.
- Support the performance test team utilizing LoadRunner Enterprise and other performance testing management tools for execution and analysis.
- Participate in scripting performance scenarios using VuGen.
- Provide analysis using the Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tool and other testing tools to manage, track, & coordinate technical resolution requests.
The successful candidate should have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines, and can work independently.
This position is headquartered in Sacramento, CA and may be eligible for telework under EDD's telework policy. Employees are required to report to their headquarters office, as needed. Travel expenses to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee.
Position is located at EDD’s headquarters office at 722 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, California.
Benefits of working at this location include:
- Close to major freeways, light rail, and transit stops
- Enclosed bicycle parking
- Close to downtown shopping and restaurants
- Close to the Golden 1 Center and Sutter Health Park
How to Apply
You can take the ITS I Exam here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1750
You can apply for the job here: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=452882
Please submit all additional documents as requested.
really APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $6,323.00 - $10,230.00 per month
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95814
Salary : $6,323 - $10,230
