SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
THE CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES APPLICATIONS TEAM IS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS) AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING APPLICATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE CHILD SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION (CSSD) INCLUDING PACSS (PALMETTO AUTOMATED CHILD SUPPORT SYSTEM) SDNH (STATE DIRECTORY OF NEW HIRES) AND THE CLIENT PORTAL APPLICATION.
Daily Duties / Responsibilities:
Testers report to the Testing Manager to monitor and support the of all testing phases related to system development. This position will support the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) of the Palmetto Automated Child Support System (PACSS).
Work with the States Subject Matter Experts (SME) and Business Analysts to develop and execute test scenarios/test cases and test scripts.
Review design documents and test functionality for defect resolutions and new enhancements based on approved design.
Prepare test data including interface data files as needed for executing test scripts.
Assist functional team by providing test results on requested functionality.
Report defects to state test lead.
Participate in functional design sessions.
Perform regression tests manually and/or using Selenium.
Reproduce defects/demonstrate defects to development as needed.
Participate in Help Desk and defect triage meetings as needed.
Provide data analysis and root cause analysis for bugs and enhancements as needed.
Query and monitor production data after each release.
Participate in monitoring and reporting on the of the System Development Contractors performance under the PACSS O&M contract as it relates to all testing phases.
Create and monitor appropriate metrics and reports for the PACSS O&M effort.
Run batch jobs to support testing activities in CA tool.
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
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2 years of experience working on child support related software project(s)
5 years of experience preparing documenting and executing test criteria test cases test scripts and test plans for IT systems projects
Thorough knowledge of testing concepts such as component integration security performance regression and acceptance testing
Experience testing backend batch processes and able to verify/handle the output data files
Proficient in querying data using SQL Server
Analyze and validate system requirements and functionality
Ability to identify interpret and translate business process training for appropriate audiences
Extensive experience with Team Foundation Server (TFS) MS Office Visio and SharePoint
Strong analytical skills
Strong ability to communicate (orally and written) with project staff stakeholders and executives
Must be able to multitask and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
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Experience working with AGILE or iterative software methodology
Experience with developing test scripts with Selenium
A strong understanding of the basics of financial operations from receipts to disbursements to reconciliation
Attention to detail and strong problemsolving skills
Demonstrate strong ability to take initiative and ability to work with minimal to no guidance
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
BS degree
Additional Sills: REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):(SEE BEELINE DESCRIPTION) 2 years of experience working on child support related software project(s) 5 years of experience preparing documenting and executing test criteria test cases test scripts and test plans for IT systems projects Thorough knowledge of testing concepts such as component integration security performance regression and acceptance testing Experience testing backend batch processes and able to verify/handle the output data files Proficient in querying data using SQL Server Analyze and validate system requirements and functionality Ability to identify interpret and translate business process training for appropriate audiences Extensive experience with Team Foundation Server (TFS) MS Office Visio and SharePoint Strong analytical skills Strong ability to communicate (orally and written) with project staff stakeholders and executives Must be able to multitask and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environmentPREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):(SEE BEELINE DESCRIPTION) Experience working with AGILE or iterative software methodology Experience with developing test scripts with Selenium A strong understanding of the basics of financial operations from receipts to disbursements to reconciliation Attention to detail and strong problemsolving skills Demonstrate strong ability to take initiative and ability to work with minimal to no guidance
Skills: | Category | Name | Required | Importance | Level | Last Used | Experience | |
Database Platforms | Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2013 | Yes | 1 | Advanced | Currently Using | 2 4 Years | |
Packaged Applications | Visio | Yes | 1 | Advanced | Currently Using | 2 4 Years | |
Quality Assurance (QA) | Selenium | Yes | 1 | Advanced | Currently Using | 2 4 Years | |