Quality Assurance Analyst / Tester

Our government client is looking for an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst / Tester on a hybrid 6+ months renewable contract role in Harrisburg, PA.

Position- Quality Assurance Analyst / Tester
hybrid position. Training period is on-site then they'll be expected to work on-site 3 days per week. Only local candidates will be considered.
w2 rate - $32/hr- beginner level 

Job Description:
The position of Software Tester 1 supports the agency in testing the specifications and requirements of the Commissions' agency Systems contract.
The position will maintain the role of tester and be required to develop user acceptance test scripts which may include but are not limited to: web/internet POS, harvest reporting, IVR systems and full regression testing within an Agile testing environment. The successful applicant must be capable of meeting or exceeding challenging deadlines while performing daily duties that will include:
Develop, update, maintain and execute test plans, standards, procedures, test scripts and use case scenarios for user acceptance.
Assist in the planning, creation, and control of the test environments.
Anticipate, identify and resolve testing process questions.
Record, verify, log and document testing results.
Track relevant issues, risks, and action items utilizing Microsoft tracking tools.
Define and utilize success, entry and exit criteria for testing.
Work towards departmental and project deadlines.
Draft & present recommendations and reports to communicate testing results and recommendations, including issue, risk, impact and contingency plans, for approval to team leads, department heads or managers.
 Participate in meetings with department heads, managers, leads or vendors to communicate status, results/recommendations, garner cooperation, resolve problems or implement a mitigation/action plan.
Additional collateral duties such as maintain requirement traceability matrix, participate in analyzing and evaluating requirements, data mapping and confirmation of data transfers and testing results as they relate to functional specifications.

 Required/Desired Skills and Experience:

• 1 year of Application development testing Required
• College degree or equivalent technical study Required
• 1 year of Creating test scripts and use case scenarios for user acceptance Required
• 1 year of Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel Required
• 1 year of Microsoft ADO or similar tool Desired
• 1 year of Familiarity with testing in an Agile environment Desired
• 1 year of Performing business analysis as a primary or collateral duty Desired
• 1 year of Validating data mapping requirements Desired
• 1 year of Familiarity with data migration strategies Desired
• 1 year of Prior Commonwealth experience Desired
• Prior experience with core agency functions (hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, resource management, conservation) Desired

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