DSHS FTAA TIA IT Quality Assurance Journey

Thurston County, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 84120 - 113148

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

IT Quality Assurance-Journey

Do you love a good puzzle Are you naturally curious about how systems work and driven to ensure they perform exactly as they should Are you someone who takes genuine pride in the integrity of your work and holds high standards for quality

If that describes you were looking for you to join us. At the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) Division of Information Technology (DIT) our Quality Assurance (QA) team is the final line of defense. We validate and approve coding changes for mission-critical eligibility systems that deliver essential food cash and medical assistance to families across Washington. Its a fast-paced environment where your dedication to quality ensures these systems are always ready for the people who need them most.

Some of what youll learn to do:

Develop Strategy: Create and maintain comprehensive test plans and scenarios tailored to complex system requirements
Execute & Validate: Perform rigorous functional and non-functional testing to ensure seamless system performance
Analyze Data Structures: Review databases and evaluate XML to ensure accurate data processing and integration
Test Interfaces: Validate outbound and inbound interfaces coordinating directly with business partners to ensure flawless data synchronization
Collaborate on Design: Participate in requirement and design gathering sessions providing expert feedback
Identify & Resolve: Perform thorough defect identification and reporting ensuring all system issues are documented and addressed
Maintenance of Test Assets: Manage and maintain test data and test environments while overseeing the permanent test library to ensure continuous readiness
Document Results: Provide detailed documentation of test outcomes to support system improvements and historical tracking

Who should apply

Bachelors Degree in an IT field

AND

Four (4) years of professional experience using ACES and Barcode to determine and maintain eligibility for public assistance programs. The experience should include consulting with others on the use of ACES and Barcode analyzing ACES and Barcode functionality issues or providing support to other users of the software.

OR

A Bachelors Degree in IT field AND Four (4) years experience with software testing methodologies experience with relational database management system experience testing web and/or client server applications with industry test workflow and requirement definition tools. Experience using XML SQL and file manager tools.

OR

Eight (8) years of professional/practical IT experience using ACES and Barcode to determine and maintain eligibility for public assistance programs.

NOTE: Experience utilizing eJAS may substitute year for year for the ACES experience. ACES and Barcode are Agency designated as mission critical systems are part of the ITS Disaster Recovery Plan and are used by DSHS staff that determine eligibility for public assistance benefits.

Knowledge of the functioning of these systems is order to be successful a technical background and/or knowledge of how the systems support the policies is required.

Questions Please contact and reference #00181

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging common purpose shared values and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agencys vision that you bring a fairness access and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians including Black Indigenous and People of Color people with physical behavioral health and intellectual disabilities elders LGBTQIA individuals immigrants and refugees and families building financial security.

Supplemental Information

Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid drivers license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment its programs or services on the basis of age sex sexual orientation gender gender identity/expression marital status race creed color national origin religion or beliefs political affiliation military status honorably discharged veteran Vietnam Era recently separated or other protected veteran status the presence of any sensory mental physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at . Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-.

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