Senior QA - contractor

Job Description

Job Description

4 month contract with extension (most probable)

Of the 1,500 computing assets, over 120 are interfaces either between financial applications or with the state accounting system.  These interfaces were written on outdated technology that simply will not work with the new, more modern state accounting system.

General responsibilities include :

1.       Plan and implement testing (e.g., regression, functional, data validation, system integration, load, or performance tests) for new and existing functionality.

2.       Develop and execute formal test plans to ensure the delivery of quality software applications.

3.       Involved in test planning, writing test cases / scripts, test case automation and test execution.

4.       Define and track quality assurance metrics such as defects, defect counts, test results, and test status.

5.       Collect and analyze data for software process evaluation and improvement and integrate them into business processes to address the business needs.

6.       Document all problems and assist in their resolution.

7.       Work closely with development teams to design testing strategies and integrate testing into the

8.       development process.

9.       Plan, create, execute, and automate test cases, working with business analysts, customers, developers,

and other stakeholders.

1.       Document and analyze test results and recommend corrective action.

2.        Isolate, reproduce, manage, and maintain defects and test case databases, and verify fixes.

3.        Support user acceptance testing conducted by customers.

4.        Understand and apply automated testing approaches such as model-based testing or record-and-replay.

5.        Research, recommend, and implement new testing technologies and practices.

6.        Define and champion quality and testing best practices among development teams.

7.        Deliver quality process training to technical staff and act as an internal quality consultant to advise or influence business or technical partners.

8.       Monitor, track, and report on defects.

Education

1.       Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field.

2.       Or 2 years of experience can substitute for education

Experience

1.       3-5 years of professional experience in Software Quality Assurance or another related field is required.

2.       Experience in a DevOps environment is highly desired.

3.       Experience in testing Extract, Transform, and Load jobs (including Informatica) is highly desired.

4.       A minimum of 3 years’ experience in developing and conducting test processes for multiple types of systems, client users and / or units across an organization is required.

5.       Minimum of 3 years of prior management experience, supervisory, or team leader experience is required.

6.       2 - 3 years of experience with Enterprise Architecture is required .

7.       2 - 3 years of prior experience with the Office of Information Technology is highly desired.

8.       Knowledge of Informatica IICS Cloud Data Integration tools and Snowflake is highly desired.

Primary Job Duties / Tasks

1.       The activities this candidate will be tasked with include, but are not limited to, the following :

2.       Test planning, writing test scripts / cases, test case automation and test execution.

3.       Proven ability to build and manage relationships in a matrixed environment.

4.       Able to easily convey knowledge to others.

5.       Proficiency in working in a fast-paced, complex, dynamic, and multicultural business environment.

6.       In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

7.       Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

8.       Strong leadership and proactive issue and risk management.

9.       Must be able to resolve production release issues across business and technology teams, as well as broader strategic or systemic issues that are creating inefficiencies or hindering progress.

Proficiency in process formulation and communication to others.

Influential person with the ability to lead and motivate others.

Strong grasp of IT infrastructure and application development technology and architectures.

Knowledge of assessment and analytical process and practices.

Skill in strategic planning.

Skill in researching, compiling, and analyzing data to report findings and develop improvement solutions.

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, prioritize, and manage complex work assignments and project schedules.

Ability to research, identify, and implement innovative solutions.

Ability to facilitate and coordinate meetings, workshops, conferences, etc.

Ability to communicate effectively; both verbally and written.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to work independently and as a team.