GDOT Junior QA Consultant

Under direct supervision, maintains and troubleshoots computers, servers, peripherals, and / or applications. Implements consistent procedures and standards for general system maintenance in consultation with the Information Systems staff.Under broad supervision, the QA Tester / Analyst will drive the overall QA planning / tracking and reporting for project(s), as well as execution of test lifecycle deliverables per standard methodology and procedures to ensure successful Test Strategy / plan implementation for the Georgia Dept. of Transportation (GDOT). While the intent may be a long-term tenure, this position is subject to annual budget restrictions. The initial contract is through the end of this fiscal year and is anticipated to be renewed July 1st. Candidates that were submitted previously to Req ID : 751006 need not reapply. While the intent may be a long-term tenure, this position is subject to annual budget restrictions. The initial contract is through the end of this fiscal year and is anticipated to be renewed July 1st. Duties / Responsibilities :

• Experience in testing Custom applications.
• Experience in testing GIS components.
• Actively interact with various teams.
• Create and document test plans, Test Scenarios, test cases , execute tests, analyze results, and report problems and anomalies, all via the lens of business end users
• Operate in Agile approach to support testing needs.
• Ensure Testcases are properly formulated, follow QA standards to ensure metrics are working.
• Work closely and collaboratively with business partners, PMO and Vendor technical delivery teams to understand business requirements
• Ensure software testing is done on-time and as planned and notify management about bottlenecks and other issues and risks
• Assist Business subject matter experts and business analysts in the development of UAT test scenarios leveraging test cases
• Participate in defect triage meetings and demos
• Report weekly status to Quality Assurance Testing LeadCandidate Pay Range : BR- 43.00 per hr. Visa : Permanent Resident (aka Green Card) or US Citizen preferredLocal Only - Hybrid Work Schedule Education :
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or similarGeneral Experience :
• At least Three (3) years of experience with testing in software development projects.
• Experience in mid-scale or large-scale system development projects (including using test automation, test strategy, developing and executing test scripts and test plans)
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Able to review and analyze system specifications (e.g. System Requirements, Business Requirements, Design Documents, etc.)
• Able to perform manual testing and / or automated testing using the supported tools.
• Identify missing testcases, create new test cases and modify existing testcase for more completed accurate and efficient Test Coverage.
• Experience in documenting Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTM) and confirming applications are ready for UAT
• Experience in documenting Test Cases, Test Results
• Ability to prepare sample data for testing.
• Skills in System testing, parallel / comparative testing, QA testing, performance and load testing, regression testing, security testing, business continuity / disaster recovery testing, post-go-live testing / validation
• Experience with mobile device testing is a plus.
• Analytical mind and skills in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and issue isolation
• Able to work with cross-functional teams to validate product quality throughout the development life cycle
• Experience with GitHub, ServiceNow, TFS, JIRASpecialized Experience :
• Experience in STLC concepts and best practices.
• Experience in running tests for application functions.
• Experience with SDLC and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with defect management tools (TFS / JIRA)
• Preferred to have experience with public sector.Preferred training or software testing certifications such as :
• International Software Testing Qualifications Board
• Certified Test Engineer (CSTE)
• Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST)Required / Desired SkillsSkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceAt least Three (3) years of experience with testing in software development projects.Required3YearsMid-scale or large-scale system development projects (i.e., test automation) test strategy, developing and executing test scripts and test plans.Required3YearsExperience with GitHub, ServiceNow, TFS, JIRARequired3YearsAble to review and analyze system specifications (e.g. System Requirements, Business Requirements, Design Documents, etc.)Required3YearsQuestionsNo.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement?Question2What is your candidate's email address?Question3If selected for engagement, your candidate's hourly pay rate must be at least BR per hr. Your candidate can be paid more; however, the hourly SRP Rate cannot exceed BR per hr. Do you agree to these requirement. Question4The maximum mark-up for this engagement's SRP rate is 35%. To be competitive on pricing, a mark-up below the 35% threshold is suggested. Do you agree to propose a mark-up at or below 35%?Question5This assignment is contingent upon customer renewal and availability of adequate funding. Do you agree to this requirement?Question6If selected for engagement, your candidate will be expected to start no later than 2 weeks (10 business days) after the client's selection date? Do you agree to this requirement?Question7Local candidates only as the selected candidate will be required to be onsite at least one day a week. Do you accept this requirement?