HM Note: This hybrid role is three (3) days in office.
Responsibilities:
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Participate in business requirements walkthroughs.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Analyze business requirements documentation including Use Cases and nonfunctional requirements.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Contribute to the testing strategy and create systems test plan and test suites (including test cases).
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Analyze test data requirements and create appropriate test data to support the test strategy.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Execute system and user acceptance tests adhering to HSC Test Methodology.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Create and execute automated test scripts where possible using automated testing tool
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Verify actual results meet expected results. and nbsp;Examine test databases using SQL. and nbsp;Analyze and log test results. and nbsp;Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Provide recommendations to the Project Manager as to the acceptance or rejection of any changed system components.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Weekly reporting on status progress and key issue/concerns as directed by the Project Lead or Sr. Project Manager.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Transfer skills and knowledge to selected OPS staff.
Skills
Experience and Skill Set Requirements
Testing Experience: 40%
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Over 10 years of recent experience in systems testing.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;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.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Strong analytical skills to understand and interpret business requirements and system response documents ensuring the system meets business needs through welldesigned test plans.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;5 years of experience testing web applications and web services developed in Java or MS .Net.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;5 years of experience testing in Cloud environments (e.g. MS Azure Openshift) or Virtual Machine Services (VMS).
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Proficiency in verifying test results using SQL and JCL to examine test databases analyze and log outcomes.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience with defect management systems (e.g. Clear Quest Jira MS Azure DevOps) to document monitor and track defects and system issues.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Ability to write clear and maintainable test plans and test cases that are easily understood by developers business analysts and clients.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience in endtoend testing of complex systems ensuring all components work together seamlessly.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Proficiency in regression testing to ensure new code changes do not adversely affect existing functionalities.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Handson experience with test automation frameworks to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience with DB2 database testing to ensure data integrity and performance.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Mainframe testing experience to validate the functionality and reliability of mainframe online and batch systems.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience with WCAG 2.1 standards and testing web applications for accessibility. Familiar with accessibility tools such as NVDIA JAWS etc.
Knowledge of Agile and DevOps Methodologies: 35%
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Over 10 years of recent experience working in Agile environments participating in Scrum ceremonies such as daily standups sprint planning backlog grooming and retrospectives.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Strong understanding of Agile principles and practices including iterative development continuous feedback and adaptive planning.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience with DevOps tools and practices such as continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines automated testing and infrastructure as code (IaC).
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience in working with epics user stories and features to develop comprehensive test plans and test cases that align with business requirements.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Ability to collaborate effectively with crossfunctional teams including developers operations and business stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and delivery.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Knowledge of version control systems (e.g. Git) and branching strategies to manage code changes efficiently.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience with project management and tracking tools like Jira and MS Azure DevOps to monitor project status and progress.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Experience in using Agile project management tools to facilitate sprint planning backlog grooming and task tracking.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;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.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Proficiency in reporting issues to the Project Manager and assisting with sprint and project schedule planning to ensure timely delivery and resolution of issues.
Communication Skills: 15%
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey information and expectations.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to effectively collaborate and resolve conflicts.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Effective consulting skills to engage and advise stakeholders at all levels.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Proven team player with a track record of meeting deadlines and contributing to team success.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Demonstrated ability to work productively with business clients developers and technical specialists.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to nontechnical stakeholders.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Strong active listening skills to understand and address the needs and concerns of various stakeholders.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Proficiency in facilitating meetings and discussions to ensure productive outcomes and alignment among team members.
Automated scripting: 10%
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Proficiency in using automated testing tools such as Selenium to automate web application testing including writing and maintaining test scripts.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;Knowledge of performance testing tools: Familiarity with tools like LoadRunner or JMeter to conduct performance and load testing ensuring applications can handle expected traffic.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;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.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;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.
and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp; and nbsp;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.
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.