Job Description
This request is for a vendor to provide a flexible staffing model to meet the ongoing needs detailed above. The selected vendor must be able to source all of the resource types listed in the event. The anticipated need for each resource type is unknown at this time. The resource types being requested under the solicitation are :
- Quality Assurance Team Lead
- Senior Quality Assurance Analyst
- Junior Quality Assurance Analyst
The Minnesota Pubic Employees Retirement Association (PERA) is undergoing a modernization of their Pension Administration System. PERA is seeking a vendor to provide Quality Assurance resources to work on Pension Administration System modernization project.
The need for resources is expected to vary throughout the contract. The vendor may need to quickly increase the number of resources when required and be willing to reduce the number of resources based on PERA needs. Additionally, PERA is looking to collaborate with the selected vendor in the management of those resources. The Vendor will need to identify a main contact who will oversee the resources placed.
Vendor must be able to provide resources meeting the qualifications in the Buyer Attachment. Individual resources being provided will be memorialized via a Work Request document that will define the resource being provided, the qualifications, and the sample tasks - see Buyer Attachment Sample Work Request. Each work request documents will be signed by the vendor and the state. Work Requests timelines will vary based on project and resource needs.
For additional details on the request such as qualifications, tasks, and evaluation criteria, see the attachments found in the Buyer Attachment section of the Event.
Resource Categories and Skills
Quality Assurance Team Lead
Sample Tasks
Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA Analysts. Provide guidance, support, and training.Track the team's progress, identify bottlenecks, and provide feedback.Oversee the creation of test cases, ensuring they cover all scenarios, including edge cases and negative scenarios.Work closely with development, product management, and other departments to ensure alignment on quality standards.Communicate testing progress, results, and issues to project stakeholders and upper management.Help new team members integrate into the team by guiding them through tools, processes, and methodologies.Sample Skills / Requirements
Seven (7) years of experience in a Quality Assurance Analyst roleThree (3) years of experience in a Quality Assurance Team Lead roleThree (3) years of experience with Automation test tools like Selenium, TestNGThree (3) years of experience using BDD frameworks like Cucumber, Specflow, Reqnroll, or other similar frameworksUnderstanding of BDD principles and practices.Ability to lead and motivate a team, set clear goals, and monitor performance.Knowledge of different types of testing (e.g., functional, non-functional, regression, performance, load, security, user acceptance).Ability to communicate (verbally & written) test plans, expectations, updates, progress, issues, and successes in a timely & clear fashion to the project team membersExperience programming with C# .NET or JavaSenior Quality Assurance Analyst
Sample Tasks
Review, interpret, and clarify system and user interface requirements in the form of Epics, Features, User Stories, and WireframesDesign and create detailed test plans for software testingDesign and create detailed automated and manual test scenarios using Gherkin languageWrite automated tests using tools such as SpecFlow, Reqnroll and SeleniumEstablish test entrance and exit criteriaConfirm and report on testing statusProvide testing estimatesAbility to self-organize and prioritize features and test casesPerform functional, regression, security, and accessibility testingUse Azure DevOps to track and report problems in detailProduce evaluated test reports and take part in software walkthroughSample Skills / Requirements
Five (5) years of experience in a Quality Assurance Analyst roleOne (1) year of experience using remote collaboration tools such as : Microsoft Teams, Skype, SharePoint, etc.Three (3) years of experience using BDD frameworks like Cucumber, Specflow, Reqnroll, or other similar frameworksThree (3) year of experience with Automation test tools like Selenium, TestNGUnderstanding of BDD principles and practices.Ability to communicate (verbally & written) test plans, expectations, updates, progress, issues, and successes in a timely & clear fashion to the project team membersExperience programming with C# .NET or JavaJunior Quality Assurance Analyst
Sample Tasks
Review, interpret, and clarify system and user interface requirements in the form of Epics, Features, User Stories, and WireframesDesign and create detailed test plans for software testingDesign and create detailed automated and manual test scenarios using Gherkin languageWrite automated tests using Reqnroll and SeleniumEstablish test entrance and exit criteriaConfirm and report on testing statusProvide testing estimatesAbility to self-organize and prioritize features and test casesPerform functional, regression, security, and accessibility testingUse Azure DevOps to track and report problems in detailProduce evaluated test reports and take part in software walkthroughSample Skills / Requirements
Three (3) years of experience in a Quality Assurance Analyst roleOne (1) year of experience using remote collaboration tools such as : Microsoft Teams, Skype, SharePoint, etc.One (1) year of experience using BDD frameworks like Cucumber, Specflow, Reqnroll, or other similar frameworksOne (1) year of experience with Automation test tools like Selenium, TestNGUnderstanding of BDD principles and practices.Ability to communicate (verbally & written) test plans, expectations, updates, progress, issues, and successes in a timely & clear fashion to the project team membersExperience programming with C# .NET or Java
