PennDOT TEST2 A4 SC1 (QA Tester)

QA Tester with 4 plus years relevant experience in an agile testing environment; 3 years iOS mobile experience; exceptional written and verbal communication skills is needed.

***Management prefers in-person interviews (8th floor of The Keystone Building located at 400 North Street Harrisburg PA 1NA20) but may consider a virtual Teams interview.***
***This position is currently remote with possibility of one day a month in the office.***
***For first day processing possible badging and to pick up commonwealth-issued equipment candidate must physically report to The Keystone Building located at 400 North Street Harrisburg PA 17NA. There is metered on-street/parallel parking in front of and around the building. PennDOT is not responsible for parking costs.***
***Management wants candidates local to the Harrisburg PA Area. Please only submit local candidates.***
***This position requires someone with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.***
***Do not resubmit candidates from previously released req #s NA6NA4.***
***This requisitions current PO is funded through 6/30/26 so use that date in the RTR. Contract end date is dependent on the final schedule and projected needs. Historically additional funding should then last a year and occur from 7/1/26-6/30/27.***


The QA Tester is a member of a team which plans constructs and executes product tests system tests unit tests load tests volume tests network tests as well as works with others for release control processes. The more experienced Tester manages plans constructs and executes tests and integrates with release control process.

Role Description:
Reviews and understands the Test Team work plan.
Assists in managing and directing Test Team processes.
Anticipates identifies tracks and resolves issues and risks affecting own work and work of the Test and/or Application Teams.
Develops contingency plans as necessary.
Researches problems before approaching the Team Lead or Test Team Lead for assistance.
Assists or guides Testers as needed.
Develops understanding of system business requirements supported by the Test team
Assists Application Teams to plan and execute component and assembly tests.
Participates in assembly or product test execution as required.
Defines product test plans and criteria for acceptance.
Develops updates and maintains testing standards and procedures.
Resolves testing process questions / issues.
Assists in the planning creation and control of the test environments.
Conducts inspections; resolve issues.
Coordinates and executes assembly or product tests with the Test Team Application Team and the Program Manager.
Assists Team Lead or Test Team Lead in monitoring estimated-time-to-complete
(ETC) and actuals for assigned tasks.
Works with Test Team members to enhance their testing skills and build technical and Updates and tests release installation procedures.
Generally aware of new developments in industry and processes and ability to apply to work as appropriate.
Determines time estimates and schedule for work efforts.
Defines and utilizes entry / exit criteria for testing.
Schedules the design of structured walk-throughs or inspections; resolve issues.
Works with users to ensure that solutions meet business requirements.
Anticipates and resolves issues specific to the team.
Determines time estimates and schedule for own work and resolve issues in a timely manner.
Identifies and tracks issues risks and action items.
Creates test models for product test and release control (plans data and scripts).
Conducts structured walk-throughs
Executes assembly or product tests.
Meets time estimates for assigned tasks.
Communicates accurate and useful status updates.
Follows quality standards.
Able to work in a team environment
Completes assigned tasks.
Exceptional communication skills; both written and spoken Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount of exp required in years	Candidate Experience
Agile method software testing experience	Required	4
iOS Mobile experience	Required	3
Demonstrated exceptional verbal and written communication skills	Required	0
4 year college degree or equivalent technical study	Highly desired	0

Questions

No.	Question	Answer
Question2	Resume wise please do not include filler material (e.g. describing a companys core capabilities/description). Please only include relevant info (e.g. what was done at the job/project). Is this reflected in the resume
Question3	Please only submit candidates local to Harrisburg PA. Is your candidate local to the Harrisburg PA Area Where does your candidate reside (e.g. city/town state)
Question4	If you elect to please provide your candidates e-mail address and phone number under Summary of Qualifications (seen in the Details tab). This should never be in the resume. Did you do that
Question5	This position is 40 hours per week. Is this understood
Question6	Inaccurate responses to the skills above will result in your company being omitted from future PennDOT requisitions. The skills (and applicable experience) must also be explicitly referenced in the candidate resume. Have you confirmed that the responses to the skills above are accurate and reflect the actual experience the candidate possesses
Question7	Do you understand and will abide by the provision in your subcontract with OST that it is PROHIBITED for government equipment to be taken or used outside of the United States by your contractors The consequences of this occurring can and will result in repercussions to you the prime vendor regardless if the candidate works for a sub-vendor of yours. It will also result in immediate termination of the contractor and make them ineligible for rehire in the program.