QA Tester

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Role: QA Tester

Location: Remote

Duration: 12 months

Note: candidates meet the residency requirements (Last 5 years in the US with no more than 6 months out of the country).

Required Experience Level:

·         A minimum of 8 years experience in technology or software development preferred.

·         Minimum 2 years of experience manual and automated testing.

·         Interact with Developers and other stakeholders to define, document, analyze, execute, and

·         interpret system integration tests for a complex Payroll software application.

·         Review user requirements documentation and develop test plans to verify requirements have been

·         met

·         Develop test data to be used in performing tests.

·         Transform test plans into test scripts.

·         Ensure proper execution of test scripts and documentation of test results in tracking systems.

·         Analyze test results, document conclusions, and make recommendations that are fully supported

·         by test results.

·         Ensure testing procedures and results are in compliance with required USPS Technology Solution

·         Life Cycle (TSLC) standards.

·         Functional Testing. Verify that each feature of the software works as specified in the requirements.

·         Key types of functional testing include:

·         Smoke Testing: Quick, initial testing for critical functions.

·         Regression Testing: Ensure new code changes haven't broken existing functionality.

·         End-to-End (E2E) Testing: Validate complete system/user flows from start to finish.

Knowledge with the following qualifications:

·        Strong knowledge of software development cycle and testing methodologies.

·        Proficient in running manual tests, and able to recognize when and how to incorporate automated

·         testing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses.

·         Payroll domain knowledge.

·         Understanding of payroll cycles, tax calculations, deductions, benefits, etc.

·         Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.

·         Payroll Calculations such as gross-to-net pay, benefits deductions, garnishments,

·         bonuses.

·         Payroll Cycle end-to-end processes such as new hire onboarding, timesheet and HR

·         integration, payroll simulation, paycheck creation, termination/final pay processing.

·         Retroactive calculations and back pay for salary revisions. 

·         Basic understanding of accounting related to payroll.

·         Experience using AI-driven tools that automatically generate test scripts based on system

·         requirements, user stories, or existing application behavior.

·         Attention to Detail. Critical for identifying discrepancies in payroll calculations that could lead to

·         financial penalties or legal issues

·         Problem-Solving Skills. Ability to analyze issues and payroll anomalies, determine if a discrepancy

·         is a system bug or input error, and work with developers to resolve them.

·         Strong Communication Skills. Clear communication with developers, business analysts, and

·         stakeholders.

·         Time Management. Manage testing schedules to meet deadlines and payroll cycles.

·         Successful candidates will ensure quality software solutions that meet the specified requirements

·         and reduce the risk of errors and customer dissatisfaction.

Working knowledge of one of more of the following qualifications:

·         DevSecOps

·         Agile Scrum

·         VersionOne or equivalent Agile project management software

·         Knowledge of and experience with SDLC practices

·         PLSQL

·         Payroll systems and processing

·         AI/ML tools (CoPilot, WatsonX, ReDux, others) for code analysis, pattern recognition, or

·         modernization support

·         Mainframe knowledge a plus