RQ08650 - Systems Testing/QA Specialist - Senior

Description

Responsibilities:

· Participate in business requirements walkthroughs.

· Analyze business requirements documentation including Use Cases and non-functional 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.

· 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.

*The resource may be required to do similar work related to the role, for other initiatives within PRSB, as directed by the manager.

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.

Extension/Amendment Attestation: These resources will be acquired through the IT Source Resource Pool or VOR Competitive arrangement #Tender_12075 Managed Service Provider for Contingent IT Resources and/or Successor VOR for services all ending April 5, 2026. VOR #Tender_12075 terminates April 5, 2026.

SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements

Public Sector Experience

· Demonstrated experience in developing/testing software applications in alignment with public sector regulations and standards.

• Proven ability to navigate public sector project approval processes and deliver solutions that meet government IT compliance requirements.
• Experience working within public sector environments, ensuring that developed applications meet the specific needs and constraints of government clients.

· Strong understanding of public sector enterprise architecture and the ability to produce technical documentation that adheres to government standards.

5 points

Testing Experience

· Recent (within last year) experience in systems testing

• Excellent knowledge of system testing methodology, execute system and user acceptance tests
• Ability to understand and analyze business requirements, and systems response documents, to design and execute test plans to ensure the system functions and meets the business requirements
• Verify actual results meet expected results. * Examine test databases using SQL and JCL. Analyze and log test results. * Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system (e.g. Clear Quest).

· Ability to write test plans and test cases that are well-structured, easy to maintain, and easily understood by both developers and business analysts and clients

35 points

Technology Experience

· Continuous, significant experience as a tester in an MVS/COBOL/DB2 environment

• Significant experience with SQL and JCL

· Experience with, and understanding of, relational databases

25 points

Analytical Skills

· Proven and demonstrable troubleshooting and analytical experience

• Demonstrated excellent problem solving and decision making skills
• Experience analyzing business requirements documentation including Use Cases and non-functional requirements

· Experience analyzing test data requirements and create appropriate test data to support the test strategy

20 points

Communication Skills

· Strong verbal and written communications skills

• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Strong consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders
• A demonstrated team player with a track record for meeting deadline

· Demonstrated success in working productively with business clients, developers, and technical specialists such as DBAs

15 points

MUST HAVES:

Recent (within last year) experience in systems testing

· Excellent knowledge of system testing methodology, execute system and user acceptance tests

· Ability to understand and analyze business requirements, and systems response documents, to design and execute test plans to ensure the system functions and meets the business requirements

· Verify actual results meet expected results. * Examine test databases using SQL and JCL. Analyze and log test results. * Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system (e.g. Clear Quest).

· Continuous, significant experience as a tester in an MVS/COBOL/DB2 environment

· Significant experience with SQL and JCL

· Experience with, and understanding of, relational databases