Senior Manual Test Lead or Manager

Senior Manual Test Lead or Manager

Location  : Remote 
Overall Exp: Minimum 15+ Years

Looking for a Senior Manual Test Lead or Manager  with NASWA SIDES and Unemployment Insurance (UI) systems.

***NASWA :- National Association of State Workforce Agencies

***SIDES :- State Information Data Exchange System  
***UI :- Unemployment Insurance

NOTE :

The State Information Data Exchange System (SIDES) is offered by the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA)

Unemployment Insurance (UI) SIDES is a web-based system that allows electronic transmission of information regarding UI claims between UI agencies and employers.

IMPORTANT NOTE : 

·  Candidates must have direct experience with NASWA SIDES integrations , government data exchanges and Unemployment Insurance (UI) SIDES

·  Proven experience in unemployment claims processing is required.

·  Candidates must possess strong skills in SQL validation, database verification, and the verification of XML/JSON data structures.

·  Government Experience: Prior experience working with ANY State or Federal government agencies is a strict requirement.

Scope :

The Worker will design and execute detailed manual test plans and test cases specifically tailored to the four NASWA SIDES exchanges.
This role involves performing manual API and connector testing using tools such as Postman or SoapUI to validate request and response payloads, ensuring seamless communication between TWC’s internal systems and the NASWA central broker.
Furthermore, the Worker will conduct end-to-end integration testing to verify that data flows successfully to external employers and third-party administrators, while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of XML and JSON data packets against strict NASWA technical specifications and TWC database requirements.
In addition to technical validation, the Worker will manually verify the transition from paper-based to electronic processes, ensuring that automated triggers and UI workflows are accurately triggered and completed within the new system.
This includes identifying and documenting defects using TWC tracking tools, performing manual SQL queries to verify database updates across both legacy and modernized schemas, and providing essential support for regression testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
Throughout the project lifecycle, the Worker will maintain comprehensive documentation required for NASWA SIDES compliance and collaborate closely with Business Analysts, Developers, and stakeholders to ensure that all testing objectives and project milestones are successfully achieved.
Perform other duties as assigned to maintain operations.


JD :

·  Extensive experience creating and executing comprehensive manual system test plans and test cases for complex enterprise applications.

·  Proficiency in using manual API testing tools such as Postman, or SoapUI, to validate web service requests, responses, and integration payloads.

·  Proven experience in end-to-end integration testing, specifically verifying the secure exchange of data between internal agency systems and external third-party brokers.

·  Test tools (JUnit, Selenium, Microfocus UFT, etc.)

·  Deep understanding of the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) with a specific emphasis on manual testing disciplines and quality gatekeeping.

·  Expertise in identifying, documenting, and reporting defects using tracking tools, including providing clear reproduction steps for development teams.

·  Excellent leadership, communication, organization, planning, and problem-solving skills)

·  Manage, perform, monitor, and report on test activities

·  Oversee user acceptance, performance, accessibility, interface, and data conversion testing

·  Review, update and create test strategy, suites, and scripts

·  Proven ability to manage and oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and perform manual regression testing to ensure system updates do not impact existing functionality.

·  Coordinate scheduling of testing staff, test activities, and meetings

·  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to coordinate testing activities with Business/System Analysts, Developers, and stakeholders in a highly collaborative environment.

·  DB2 and MS SQL Server Queries, Jenkins, CVS, Maven, and Ant

·  Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Octane

·  Familiarity with validating XML and JSON data formats against strict technical specifications, preferably following NASWA SIDES or similar government data exchange standards.

·  Strong ability to perform manual database verification using SQL queries to ensure data integrity, consistency, and the correct processing of electronic records.