What are the responsibilities and job description for the SOS Applications Developer position at State of Nebraska?
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Job Description:
Job Duties:
- Work collaboratively within the Business Technology Support Division (BTSD) and business units to execute and validate test cases based upon system requirements.
- As part of a QA/QC team, work with other analysts, developers, project managers, database administrators, and network staff.
- Communicate status of work activities to supervisors and project managers.
- Participate in the full range of software product development activities, including requirements gathering; analysis and definition; coding and testing; security; possible production support; all within a team environment.
- Assist in the development of functional and technical design and system specifications.
- Develop test plans for what is needed to test applications, develop and code automated testing scripts, develop test scripts, test the applications, validate that user expectations are achieved, communicate and work with other developers and make recommendations when bugs/errors are found.
- Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Develop automation code that automates testing using C# and Selenium, deployment and configuration of products (this will be the primary responsibility).
- Implement and evolve risk-based testing in IT-business product lines.
- Provide automation capabilities via testing tools, must be able to write automation scripts.
- Develop quality assurance strategies for infrastructure and software products.
- Perform smoke testing, regression testing, integration testing, web services testing, and other automated processes.
Requirements / Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: Experience, education, or training in coding and testing computer applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree (or higher) in Information Technology or Computer Programming.
- At least five (5) years' experience in IT application development and/or software QA/QC testing.
OTHER: Regular and reliable onsite attendance is required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of test management software.
- Familiarity with Agile frameworks, Visual Studio, DevOps and regression testing is a plus.
- A keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving aptitude.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to document and troubleshoot errors.
- Ability to execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.
Current employees of the State of Nebraska should NOT apply on this external career. Instead go to Workday and access the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page.
Instructions for Applying
Important points to remember when applying:
- The employment application is required and is the primary source of information used to determine if you meet the minimum requirements of the job.
- Make sure your application is complete. Incomplete applications are rejected.
- You will not be allowed to change your application after you have applied for a position and you cannot re-apply for the the same position unless it is posted again.
- You have the opportunity to attach a resume; however, it should not be used to replace any information asked for on the official application.
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Applicants who need accommodation in the selection process should request this in advance. Requests can be made by contacting the Nebraska State Personnel Office 1526 K Street, Suite 100, Lincoln, NE. (402)471-2075.
These positions are subject to application of Veterans' Preference.
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