What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Quality Assurance Tester (Entry) position at State of Washington?
Respect | Trust | Diversity | Inclusion | Equity.
We are currently recruiting for a data driven Quality Assurance Tester for our Business and Enterprise Technology Solution team (BETS)!
As one of the most visible state agencies and the second-largest revenue generator in Washington State, we engage with over 6 million residents each year and collect nearly $3 billion in taxes and fees. We understand that our services are vital to the daily lives of our customers, enabling them to live, work, drive, and thrive. We take this responsibility to heart and are dedicated to providing equitable and meaningful access to our services for every resident.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality testing services by establishing and executing reliable IT systems, read on!
As an entry-level Quality Assurance Tester, your technical skills will be vital for our software testing efforts, ensuring our systems run smoothly and meet all necessary standards. You'll play a key role in supporting platforms that facilitate data sharing among a wide range of partners, citizens, businesses, and government agencies. In this role, your knack for detail and dedication to data accuracy will be essential for public safety and will influence important decisions made by our agency, law enforcement, the courts, employers, and insurance companies.
Some of what you will do:
Review and give feedback on test plans, create test scenarios and cases, and test DOL systems and software to ensure they work correctly.
Assist with the implementation of tech solutions that provide quality service to customers, agency staff, state agencies, and businesses.
Identify and fix problems in high-risk systems that are crucial for the organization.
Work independently and with teams on small projects to implement software and hardware changes due to new laws, agency directives, system improvements, and error resolution.
- Three (3) years of experience in testing, troubleshooting, analyzing, designing, or developing computer systems applications or databases.
- Experience must include:
- Consulting
- Programming
- Software application maintenance
- Support for software development projects
- Experience must include:
What may set you apart:
- Software and Application Testing Certificate of training completion.
- Testing Certification can include:
- Quality Assurance Institute (QAI).
- American Society for Quality (ASQ).
- International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB).
- International Institute for Software Testing (IIST).
- Familiarity with Visual Studio Team System (VSTS), Microsoft Test Manager (MTM) and other software test tools.
- Testing Certification can include:
- Business knowledge of:
- Business and professional Licensing
- Familiarity with Visual Studio Team System (VSTS), Microsoft Test Manager (MTM) and other software test tools.
- Proven experience implementing, designing, or testing an Enterprise COTS solution.
- Agile, Dev Ops.
- Experience with common public and private cloud service providers such as:
- Microsoft Azure
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Saleforce, Mulesoft, and Clariti
- Certification as a Lean consultant. (Yellow or Green Belt).
Additional Conditions of employment:
- This position is based in Olympia, Washington, and may require in-office attendance to fulfill business needs.
- Candidates chosen to move forward to the interview process will be assigned a skills assessment activity.
- Prior to a new hire, a background check including Abstract Drive Record and criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
For information about this position, available accommodations or the interview process, contact Sarah Moore.
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A paycheck is just part of a total compensation package. We offer some of the nation’s best benefits.
We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people with disabilities, and veterans. We value the unique traits and attributes that each employee brings to the job. Through the diverse perspectives of an inclusive workforce, we will create a more respectful, productive, and unified team to better serve the public of Washington.
To take advantage of veteran/military spouse preference, please notify the Talent Acquisition Team. Be sure to include the title of this recruitment in the subject line.
The Washington State Department of Licensing is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.
Salary : $70,692 - $92,784
