Overview
Skills
Job Details
The tester (Quality Control Specialist) is responsible for test development and execution for planned system
development, enhancement, and maintenance for MEDS and HHSTP projects. Works with the Business Analyst,
Operation Managers, Technical Analyst as well as end users to define meaningful tests and their execution. Conducts
all testing including all test phase types including regression testing. Responsible for incident management. Familiarize
self with project requirements and design to ensure tests meets the needs of the project. Assists test manager in test
management activities. The high level job responsibilities are as follows:
Create and develop test plans and test cases based on project requirements and specifications.
Execute and document manual and automated test to verify functionality, identify defects and ensure quality.
Perform testing for all test phases including regression test to validate software changes and release.
Incident management using testing tools to include prioritization, severity and impact to overall project.
Work with business owners, analysts, and vendors to validate the accuracy of software and project delivery through
test plan development, resource planning, development of acceptance criteria for test cases.
Review and familiarize self with project documentation to understand project scope.
Identify any inconsistencies in documentation and system design and report any discrepancies.
Facilitate testing status meetings as needed.
Preparation and identification of all test data needed for test execution and coordinate the data collection.
Ensure that all testers have credentials and environments needed for testing.
Identify all risks and issues as they arise.
Ensure that incidents or issues discovered are reported and retested in a timely manner.
Support and participate in testing events including weekend testing.
Design automation testing scripts.
Develop and deliver training materials
Required Skills/Experience
Provide the minimum required skills and/or experience the contractor must possess to qualify for this position. These
requirements will be transferred to the Score Sheet and candidates without these requirements reflected on their resume will
NOT be presented to the manager for consideration.
3+ years of experience in testing
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail oriented
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to adapt to changing and priorities quickly
Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently and meet deadlines for testing
Strong knowledge of software methodologies, tools, and processes
Experience in writing test plans and test cases
Experience in test automation
Ability to work independently
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Scoring Method
Criteria
Cost Score
Score Percentage Must equal 100%
Resume Score
35%
15%
Interview Score
50%