Systems Analyst (Tester/Senior)

  • Hanover, MD
  • Posted 20 hours ago | Updated moments ago

Overview

On Site
Hybrid
Competitive
Full Time

Skills

Test Scripts
Drive Testing
Scrum
Strategic Management
Continuous Improvement
Writing
System Integration
Acceptance Testing
Demonstrations
Training
Functional Testing
Business Analytics
Business Analysis
Business Requirements Gathering
Test Plans
Mentorship
SAFE
Agile
Enterprise Resource Planning
Fusion
Cloud Computing
PeopleSoft
Oracle
SAP
Collaboration
Business Process
Translation
System Requirements
Leadership
Communication
User Stories
Test Cases
Test Scenarios
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Attention To Detail
Analytical Skill
Testing
FOCUS
PTP
Accounting
Finance
Oracle Financials
Procure-to-pay
Accountability
Taxes
Life Insurance
Law
Interviewing
Technical Direction
IMG

Job Details

Job Summary:

The Systems Analyst / Tester engages in the work on the Evolve project, which for the team will transition financials from PeopleSoft to Oracle Financials which includes analyzing business processes and problems, creating test cases, preparing test data and run system related tests to ensure solutions meet requirements. The Systems Analyst / Tester should have strong experience in Financial ERP systems, specifically Oracle Financials (Fusion). The Systems Analyst / Tester is a key member of a product delivery team, interacting with Product Owners, Developers, Design Architects, Scrum Masters, Customers (Business Process Owner/SMEs), Vendors, and more.

As part of a SAFE Agile Scrum team, the analyst may also take on the role of tester to perform test scripts and coordinate and drive test sessions with the Customers (Business Process Owner/SMEs) to assist the team. The Systems Analyst / Tester will play an intricate role in working with the product owners, scrum masters, and team members on aligning and defining details of prioritized work, often acting in a consultative role.

Required in-office presence at least 3 days per week


Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

  • Partner with Product Owner(s) as a point of contact for system and testing related questions and requirements, with ability to guide and escalate across product delivery team(s) as necessary.
  • Understand the strategic direction of product features and related system and business processes, impacts of changes across the entire application, and the priorities of backlog. Apply knowledge of business and system capabilities to anticipate needs, address issues that arise, and deliver value to our customers.
  • Improve overall team performance and efficiency by learning new concepts, sharing knowledge gained, and advancing product / project team capabilities through continuous improvement cycles.
  • Communicate shared vision for product quality throughout the product life cycle by writing requirements or user stories with clear acceptance criteria and advising or preparing test plans/scenarios.
  • Participate in all phases of testing, including Systems Integration, User Acceptance Testing, and defect testing and resolution.
  • Strong experience with testing applications (experience with QTest a plus).
  • Identify, document, and track application defects providing detailed reports to help replicate and resolve the issues. Work closely with developers to understand issues and validate fixes. Communicate directly with Business Process owners and SMEs on the workaround or solution to the defect.
  • Provide demonstrations and training with end users when needed, guiding through the application system functionality, testing scenarios, and best practices.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

  • BS/BA degree in related field and/or comparable industry, or related work experience
  • 5-7 years of related Systems Analyst and/or Testing experience to include preparing requirement documentation / Test plans and acting as a mentor among team members
  • Experience working within an Agile environment, SAFe Agile experience preferred
  • 5-7 years ERP Financial system experience and/or Fusion/Cloud experience (PeopleSoft, Oracle, or SAP)
Skills and Abilities:
  • Collaborative Team Player. The Systems Analyst / Tester will work/help to guide teams and collaborate with Product Owners, as well as business and technical stakeholders to understand key business processes and application functionality to support translation of business needs to system requirements or create test cases. Provide hypercare support, which includes collaborating with business to manually process large volume of data as a workaround when needed.
  • Self Starter.The Systems Analyst / Tester should be able to work independently, gathering appropriate knowledge, resources and escalating if necessary. Able to anticipate issues, risks, and opportunities, formulate a plan, and share with leadership for confirmation of direction.
  • Communication skills. Strong written communication skills are necessary to prepare user stories, job aids, test cases, and other required artifacts. Ability to present and guide users and senior leaders through system functionality and test scenarios.
  • Critical thinking/problem solving. The Systems Analyst / Tester should be detail oriented and have strong analytical and testing skills.
  • Dynamic environment ?able to quickly shift focus quickly based on changing priorities and need.
  • Oracle FinancialsPTP. The Systems Analyst / Tester should have accounting/financial background with Oracle financials in the Procure to Pay space.
Core Competencies:
  • Build relationships
  • Develop people
  • Lead change
  • Inspire Others
  • Think critically
  • Communicate clearly
  • Create Accountability
Benefits Overview:

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role is eligible for the following:

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Hospital plans
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan ? Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Company paid Basic Life and AD&D as well as voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Company paid Short and long-term disability
  • Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Allegis Group Paid Family Leave, Parental Leave)
Salary Range:
  • $86,000.00 - $129,000.00
  • This position is bonus eligible

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email Lauren Lara ator call for other accommodation options.

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