What are the responsibilities and job description for the GDOT Junior QA Consultant position at Software Technology Inc?
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 Lead
Candidate Pay Range : $$$- 43.00 per hr.
Visa : Permanent Resident (aka Green Card) or US Citizen preferred
Local Only - Hybrid Work Schedule
Education :
Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Business, or similar
General 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, JIRA
Specialized 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 Skills
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
At least Three (3) years of experience with testing in software development projects.
Required
Years
Mid-scale or large-scale system development projects (i.e., test automation) test strategy, developing and executing test scripts and test plans.
Required
Years
Experience with GitHub, ServiceNow, TFS, JIRA
Required
Years
Able to review and analyze system specifications (e.g. System Requirements, Business Requirements, Design Documents, etc.)
Required
Years
Questions
Question
Question1
Absences 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?
Question2
What is your candidate's email address?
Question3
If selected for engagement, your candidate's hourly $$$ must be at least $$$ per hr. Your candidate can be paid more; however, the hourly SRP Rate cannot $$$$$$ per hr. Do you agree to these requirement.
Question4
The 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%?
Question5
This assignment is contingent upon customer renewal and availability of adequate funding. Do you agree to this requirement?
Question6
If 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?
Question7
Local candidates only as the selected candidate will be required to be onsite at least one day a week. Do you accept this requirement?
