Software Tester

Title: Software Tester 1 (762762)

Location: 2001 Elmerton Ave, Harrisburg, PA

Note: Hybrid position. The training period is on-site, and then they'll be expected to work on-site 3 days per week. Only local candidates will be considered.

Interviews will be virtual.

Job Description:

• The position of Software Tester 1 supports the PA Game Commissions in testing the specifications and requirements of the Commissions' Pennsylvania Automated License Service (PALS) 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.