*Hi Friends,* Q&A (SCUBI): Tester (Data/SIT) Folder Application Development Customer GaDOL Quantity Requested 2
Description Job Name: QA Tester Job Description: The Georgia Department of Labor is among the three-member states which formed the Southeast Consortium for Unemployment Benefits Initiative also known as SCUBI. The overall project is to collaboratively develop a shared UIB system among the three member states of the Southeast Consortium. Efforts include a detailed design, development, implementation, and eventual operation of the desired system which will replace the current legacy mainframe system. Primary duties of this position will be to perform all testing activities required to validate conversion and development activities. Specific responsibilities include: Develop and adhere to standard Software Quality Assurance methodologies and best practices. In addition, the individual will execute testing activities for mainframe systems that are being rewritten to a distributed platform. Identify tests based on system specifications and/ or business needs and perform defect management activities. This role is also responsible for identifying testing issues and risks and reporting it to the Testing Lead. Required Skills: The candidate must have a thorough understanding of the SDLC, and Software Quality Assurance concepts and best practices and a minimum of (5-7) years experience in software testing. The candidate must be able to manage defects to closure or resolution and develop QA metrics. Must have the ability to work closely with other testers, business analysts and developers, participate in defect meetings and be able to interact with both technical and business team members. - Strong experience with database technologies such as Oracle, DB/2 including queries and data verification - Strong communication (verbal and written) skills are required. - Proficient in Software Testing techniques, methodologies and defect management. - Understand the differences in testing objectives (e.g. functional testing, unit testing, integration testing, etc.) and how to build a test schedule and construct appropriate testing cycles, test plans and scripts to meet the different objectives - Working knowledge of the HP Suite of testing tools, including Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and Quick Test Professional (QTP). - In-depth knowledge developing test strategies and test plans for large complex systems. - Expert in creating test plans and creating QA metrics and reports. - Demonstrated skills in facilitating and organizing test execution of test cases/scripts in a proficient manner. - Ability to identify gaps in test coverage to meet business requirements/needs. - Proven analytical skills. - Responsible for coordinating activities that impact testing initiatives. - Experienced in managing testing milestones, estimates and timelines. - Strong problem/conflict resolution skills. - Must be able to adapt to an ever-changing environment. - Must have worked on a project testing data conversions. - Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience. Success Criteria: In order to be successful in this role, at minimum the candidate should: - Be innovative, energetic, energizing, flexible and eager to learn - 5-7 years as a Tester for mainframe systems and Database technologies like Oracle, DB/2. - Strong Knowledge of SQL, PL/SQL and ability to write complex queries. - Knows how to get to the real technical issue and/or root cause of defects - Understands diverse technology and integration points (e.g. mainframe vs. distributed, java technologies, COBOL/CICS, secure transfer protocols, DB2, VSAM) and proficient in reading pseudo code. - Proficient in reading logical and physical data models. - Be able to stay on task and meet project milestones - Organize, manage and provide clear guidance to teams in order to reach the testing goals and tight deadline - Be able to practice, candor, transparency and collaboration Deliverables to be expected: - Update testing action items, issues, risks, decisions (tracked and managed in SharePoint) - Develop and execute Test Cases/Scripts - Provide daily updates on defects in HPALM Preferred Skills: - Experience testing in public service is a plus. - Proficient in testing integrated and complex systems. - Minimum 3 years mainframe programming experience. 5 years as a QA Tester. *Please share the profiles at har...@sapphirus.com <har...@sapphirus.com> for more information reach me at 770-809-0091.* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "US_IT.Groups" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to us_itgroups+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to us_itgroups@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/us_itgroups. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
