RQ08210 - Sr Systems TestingQA Specialist

Responsibilities:

Participate in business requirements walkthroughs.

Analyze business requirements documentation including Use Cases and nonfunctional requirements.

Contribute to the testing strategy and create systems test plan and test suites (including test cases).

Analyze test data requirements and create appropriate test data to support the test strategy.

Execute system and user acceptance tests adhering to HSC Test Methodology.

Create and execute automated test scripts where possible using automated testing tool

Verify actual results meet expected results. Examine test databases using SQL. Analyze and log test results. Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system.

Provide recommendations to the Project Manager as to the acceptance or rejection of any changed system components.

Weekly reporting on status progress and key issue/concerns as directed by the Project Lead or Sr. Project Manager.

Transfer skills and knowledge to selected OPS staff.

NOTE

Assignment Type: This position is currently listed as Hybrid and consultants will be required to work onsite at the work location 3 days a week and 2 days from home. The details of this arrangement will be confirmed with the Hiring Manager.

SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements

Testing Experience

Over 10 years of recent experience in systems testing.

• Extensive knowledge of system testing methodologies (e.g. performance negative functional nonfunctional testing integration testing etc.) with the ability to plan and execute system and user acceptance tests.
• Strong analytical skills to understand and interpret business requirements and system response documents ensuring the system meets business needs through welldesigned test plans.
• 5 years of experience testing web applications and web services developed in Java or MS .Net.
• 5 years of experience testing in Cloud environments (e.g. MS Azure Openshift) or Virtual Machine Services (VMS).
• Proficiency in verifying test results using SQL and JCL to examine test databases analyze and log outcomes.
• Experience with defect management systems (e.g. Clear Quest Jira MS Azure DevOps) to document monitor and track defects and system issues.
• Ability to write clear and maintainable test plans and test cases that are easily understood by developers business analysts and clients.
• Experience in endtoend testing of complex systems ensuring all components work together seamlessly.
• Proficiency in regression testing to ensure new code changes do not adversely affect existing functionalities.
• Handson experience with test automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
• Experience with DB2 database testing to ensure data integrity and performance.
• Mainframe testing experience to validate the functionality and reliability of mainframe online and batch systems.

Experience with WCAG 2.1 standards and testing web applications for accessibility. Familiar with accessibility tools such as NVDIA JAWS etc.

40%

Knowledge of Agile and DevOps Methodologies

Over 10 years of recent experience working in Agile environments participating in Scrum ceremonies such as daily standups sprint planning backlog grooming and retrospectives.

• Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices including iterative development continuous feedback and adaptive planning.
• Experience with DevOps tools and practices such as continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines automated testing and infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Experience in working with epics user stories and features to develop comprehensive test plans and test cases that align with business requirements.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams including developers operations and business stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g. Git) and branching strategies to manage code changes efficiently.
• Experience with project management and tracking tools like Jira and MS Azure DevOps to monitor project status and progress.
• Experience in using Agile project management tools to facilitate sprint planning backlog grooming and task tracking.
• Active participation in Agile/Scrum teams as a tester ensuring quality by defining acceptance criteria conducting continuous testing and providing feedback throughout the sprint cycle.

Proficiency in reporting issues to the Project Manager and assisting with sprint and project schedule planning to ensure timely delivery and resolution of issues.

35%

Communication Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey information and expectations.

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to effectively collaborate and resolve conflicts.
• Effective consulting skills to engage and advise stakeholders at all levels.
• Proven team player with a track record of meeting deadlines and contributing to team success.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively with business clients developers and technical specialists.
• Ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to nontechnical stakeholders.
• Strong active listening skills to understand and address the needs and concerns of various stakeholders.

Proficiency in facilitating meetings and discussions to ensure productive outcomes and alignment among team members.

15%

Automated scripting

Proficiency in using automated testing tools such as Selenium to automate web application testing including writing and maintaining test scripts.

• Knowledge of performance testing tools: Familiarity with tools like LoadRunner or JMeter to conduct performance and load testing ensuring applications can handle expected traffic.
• Experience with continuous integration tools: Ability to integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins or Bamboo ensuring automated tests run with every code change.
• Familiarity with behaviordriven development (BDD) tools: Experience with tools like Cucumber or SpecFlow to write tests in a humanreadable format bridging the gap between technical and nontechnical team members.

Skill in using test management tools: Proficiency with tools like TestRail Zephyr or MS Azure Test Plans to organize manage and report on automated test cases and results.

10%

MUST HAVES:

• Over 10 years of recent experience working in Agile environments participating in Scrum ceremonies such as daily standups sprint planning backlog grooming and retrospectives.
• Extensive knowledge of system testing methodologies (e.g. performance negative functional nonfunctional testing integration testing etc.) with the ability to plan and execute system and user acceptance tests..
• 5 years of experience testing web applications and web services developed in Java or MS .Net.
• Experience with defect management systems (e.g. Clear Quest Jira MS Azure DevOps) to document monitor and track defects and system issues.
• Experience with DB2 database testing to ensure data integrity and performance.
• Proficiency in using automated testing tools such as Selenium to automate web application testing including writing and maintaining test scripts.
• Mainframe testing experience to validate the functionality and reliability of mainframe online and batch systems.