*Hiring: QA Analyst w/Medicaid / Clemson, SCDirect Client* Job Title: QA Analyst w/Medicaid Location: Clemson, SC Duration: 12 Months Direct Client Position
This position will provide testing and Quality Assurance in support of a larger technology modernization and transformation project. The team is a combination of Clemson information technology professionals and experienced consultants, and we are seeking individuals who are highly productive, very flexible, and can work effectively in an environment where ambiguity is common. Team members are expected to contribute with minimal supervision and be self-motivated. The project demands individuals who are strong collaborators, who want to make a positive contribution to the State of South Carolina, and can understand top-level goals and objectives and drive toward them. The QA team is one part of a larger project that will use modern technologies and modern strategies, and the team cultivates “thought leadership” for Medicaid eligibility systems and general health information technology. Candidates who enjoy working on complex, change-oriented projects with motivated team members will find this position attractive. SCOPE OF THE PROJECT: The Medicaid Member Management project is one of the most complex technology development projects undertaken by Clemson University on behalf of the State of South Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS). This project is a multi-year effort to replace the State’s Medicaid Eligibility Determination System (MEDS) with a multi-tier application environment that requires modern technologies, technical practices and substantial collaboration with a variety of stakeholders. DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary area of responsibility in this position is to test new and existing software both functionally and via an automated testing tool; position requires an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst to work on federally mandated changes for Medicaid. Position will develop, create, modify, and execute test cases. The QA Analyst will analyze business requirements and use cases in order to create test plans, then create test artifacts and leverage test automation to verify software development against the application requirements. Test cases will focus on the verification of both the user interface as well as the database. The QA Analyst will help ensure the highest quality of our product before it reaches our customers. He or she will be responsible for creating and executing system test plans for application development efforts according to defined application requirements. The QA Analyst finds and tracks software defects, coordinates re-testing with the project team and documents the conditions and results of testing. JOB DUTIES: Participate in analysis and design of features and enhancements (5%) Participate in an Agile SDLC (15%) Establish estimates for quality assurance tasks (5%) Create and execute manual test cases for the Medicaid project according to standards and best practices (40%) Develop and execute automated testing scripts to efficiently test new functionality and continually retest existing functionality (10%) Review, verify, and track software defects from any and all sources (10%) Participate in the development, maintenance, and execution of regression testing via an automated testing tool (5%) Assist in maintenance of defect-tracking system (5%) Assist in process definition and documentation (5%) DESIRED: Background in healthcare Programming experience in scripting language a plus Knowledge of SQL Knowledge and experience with enterprise workflow solutions Web application testing Knowledge of JIRA Web services testing Familiar with Load testing REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): The primary area of responsibility in this position is to test new and existing software both functionally and via an automated testing tool; position requires an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst to work on federally mandated changes for Medicaid. Position will develop, create, modify, and execute test cases. The QA Analyst will analyze business requirements and use cases in order to create manual test plans to verify software development against the application requirements. The QA Analyst will work in conjunction with the QA Engineer to plan test automation. Test cases will focus on the verification of both the user interface as well as the database. The QA Analyst will help ensure the highest quality of our product before it reaches our customers. He or she will be responsible for creating and executing system test plans for application development efforts according to defined application requirements. The QA Analyst finds and tracks software defects, coordinates re-testing with the project team and documents the conditions and results of testing. Understanding of IT development and implementation projects following an Agile approach Superb written and oral communications skills, including the ability to elicit requirements, document systems as built, and develop business process models. Strong proficiency in English is required. Impeccable integrity. This project will have very high visibility and will impact significant expenditures of public funds. Candidates must be confident with their abilities to make correct decisions and the courage to speak out when necessary. Strong work ethic; this position will be somewhat autonomous member of a scrum team and will be responsible to the scrum team and the QA team with regards to quality, effectiveness, and efficiency. Willingness and ability to engage people and organizations on a technical basis, building effective relationships. PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): Medicaid eligibility system/business operations experience. Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) experience Medicaid operations experience Public sector experience is a plus REQUIRED EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree in computer science or related technical field or equivalent experience in Quality Assurance. REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: None required. Certification and/or training CSQA or BABOK or automated testing tool are beneficial. Database Platforms Agile Yes 1 Expert Within 6 Months 2 - 4 Years Education Bachelor of Science Degree Yes 1 Expert Within 6 Months 2 - 4 Years Education Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) experience No 2 Intermediate MMIS - Medicaid Management Informaiton System Medicaid eligibility system/business operations No 2 Intermediate Program Management Automated Testing Yes 1 Expert Within 6 Months 2 - 4 Years Program Management Manual Testing Yes 1 Expert Within 6 Months 2 - 4 Years Program Management Software Development Lifecycle - SDLC Yes 1 Expert Within 6 Months 2 - 4 Years Specialties Quality Assurance Yes 1 Expert Within 6 Months Specialties Public Sector No 2 Intermediat "QA Analyst" and Medicaid and Agile and "Quality Assurance" and SDLC -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "SAP BASIS" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to sap-basis+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. 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