What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Architect (Information Systems Specialist 7) position at Public Employees Retirement System?
Initial Posting Date:
03/24/2025
Application Deadline:
04/01/2025
Agency:
Public Employees Retirement System
Salary Range:
$6,679 - $10,092
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Quality Assurance Architect (Information Systems Specialist 7)
Job Description:
The Public Employees Retirement System is recruiting for one (1) experienced Quality Assurance Architect (Information Systems Specialist 7) to help improve our agency software within the Information Services Division’s Developmental Operations Team
- This is a full-time, permanent position.
- This position is based at our headquarters office in Tigard, Oregon, however, the successful candidate will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
- This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
- This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
We serve the people of Oregon by administering public employee benefit trusts to pay the right person, the right benefit, at the right time.
What you will be doing:
As a Quality Assurance Architect (Information Systems Specialist 7) you will be responsible designing and implementing testing strategies, developing automated testing systems, and ensuring the quality of software products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development and testing, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to creating the best possible stakeholder experience. This position plays a crucial role in the software development lifecycle by identifying defects early and efficiently, verifying functionality, and improving overall product quality by leveraging automation tools and techniques.
Duties and Responsibilities includes but not limited to:
- Analyze and understand project requirements to identify potential risks and challenges.
- Design and implement testing strategies for software applications.
- Develop and update automated testing systems and frameworks.
- Identify, record, communicate and track software defects and inconsistencies
- Strong communication skills, Provide excellent customer service to Product Owners, Release Managers and Stakeholders
- Assist in determining potential System failures with excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Identify and troubleshoot software defects, provide accurate time estimates
- Collaborate with Developers, DevOps engineers, BSAs and other Team members to ensure that quality is considered throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Develop and maintain QA metrics and reports and present to Management
- Ensure software meets all requirements of quality, functionality, security, testability, extensibility, etc.
- Great team player, provides technical guidance and coaching to junior staff
- Conduct root cause analysis of issues and defects to drive process improvements
- Stay up to date with new testing tools, emerging industry trends and test strategies.
For a complete review of the position description, please contact recruiter
dawn.estby@pers.oregon.gov
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Quality Assurance Architect (Information Systems Specialist 7)
Six (6) years of information systems experience in: designing and implementing testing strategies, developing automated testing systems, and ensuring the quality of software products.
OR
An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field;
OR
An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field;
AND
Four (4) years of information systems experience in: designing and implementing testing strategies, developing automated testing systems, and ensuring the quality of software products.;
OR
A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
AND
Two (2) years of information systems experience in: designing and implementing testing strategies, developing automated testing systems, and ensuring the quality of software products.;
OR
Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.
Candidates who are the most competitive will possess the following skills, background, and areas of experience:
- Strong background in enterprise software development and various type of tests and purpose.
- Proficiency in relevant software, tools, technologies, processes and methodologies.
- Familiarity with retirement domain and/or financial institutions.
- Knowledge of testing tools like TestComplete, understanding of SQL and RDBMS, Programming skills such as Python or similar scripting languages.
- Familiarity with Quality Gate process.
- Proficiency using version control, CI/CD pipeline and information security
Benefits of Working for the State of Oregon & the Public Employees Retirement System
Our team focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates, while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate. Additional benefits include:
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Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
- Hybrid work option.
Application instructions & requirements
Current State of Oregon Employees: Apply via your employee
Workday
account.
External Applicants – Apply via the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage
- Fill out the application or submit a resume. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume should include the beginning and end dates (mm/dd/yyyy) for each employer.
- After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
- Cover letter, your cover page should be a one (1) page description detailing how your previous experience and skill set uniquely qualify you as the ideal candidate for this position.
- If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will come before the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks.
Additional Details:
- Visa Sponsorship: Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
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The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to our Pay Equity Project.
- The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.
- Finalists may be subject to a criminal history check. Criminal records are compared against the needs of the position and if found to conflict then may lead to disqualification.
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Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.
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