ERP QA Testers || Washington DC (Hybrid role) || Relocation will work

DMS Vision•Frisco, AL

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

ERP QA Testers are sought for a project team supporting implementation and releases of Oracle Cloud Payroll, Time & Labor, and Absence Management. The role focuses on verifying that delivered systems meet business requirements through functional testing, test script and data creation, defect investigation, data analysis, and collaboration with technical teams. It also supports UAT, end-user training, and documentation of business processes, configurations, and system changes. The position performs broad software quality assurance work: evaluating programs and enhancements, developing and executing test procedures and utility programs, identifying and troubleshooting errors, verifying compatibility and performance, and documenting evaluations and corrections. It may also involve preparing application software specifications and devising procedures that address equipment capacity, limitations, operating time, and desired results. The role is a 6+ month engagement based in Washington, DC, with three onsite days per week; relocation is workable.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience testing payroll, timekeeping, and absence modules.
At least 2 years of hands-on experience supporting payroll modules.
Strong knowledge of timekeeping and payroll principles and experience with payroll data analysis.
Extensive experience creating and managing complex analytical reports.
Demonstrated experience supporting Oracle Cloud employee time and leave issues.
Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrable experience testing large-scale ERP implementations.
Deep experience with payroll systems and processes, including payroll calculations, tax regulations, deductions, garnishments, and year-end processing.
Proficiency with test management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar systems for test case management, execution, and defect tracking.
Ability to interpret complex business requirements, identify testable conditions, and create comprehensive test scenarios.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain technical concepts and testing results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to high-quality results.
Proactive problem-solving ability and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Experience with SQL for data validation and analysis.
Familiarity with testing methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.
Experience across all phases of Application Life Cycle Management, including systems analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, execution, and maintenance.
Experience developing, deploying, and enforcing quality assurance procedures and standards.
Experience developing test criteria and plans and conducting application testing.
Experience designing, fulfilling, and documenting test plans and test cases.
Experience developing automated test scripts.
Ability to scope, plan, and schedule software quality assurance, testing, and configuration management activities.
Knowledge and experience with IT fundamentals, including operating system installation, ghosting/imaging, network troubleshooting, and analysis and troubleshooting of operating system error logs.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in computer science or a related field.
Strong preference for experience with Oracle Fusion Cloud applications, including HCM, Financials, and Procurement.
Familiarity with Oracle Cloud integration and reporting tools.
Familiarity with PeopleSoft Payroll and Kronos timekeeping modules.
Experience with cloud-based applications.
Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks, particularly for Oracle Fusion Cloud.
Software testing certification, such as ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level.
Experience working in large government agencies or public sector organizations.
Experience in public sector or complex unionized payroll environments.
Knowledge of large transit business processes and systems, such as legacy payroll and HR systems including PeopleSoft and Kronos/UKG.

Responsibilities

Execute functional testing during implementation of Oracle Cloud Payroll, Time & Labor, and Absence Management modules.
Create test scripts and test data for configuration, interface, and report validation for Oracle Cloud Payroll, Time & Labor, and Absence Management.
Assist with resolving payroll, time, and leave errors during testing and analyzing interface issues in Oracle Cloud modules.
Develop and execute complex ad-hoc queries using Oracle OTBI to support transactional and payroll data analysis for business users.
Collaborate with technical teams to resolve system and interface issues and verify integration points.
Perform root cause analysis on data discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
Assist with documenting business processes, configurations, and system modifications.
Support user acceptance testing and end-user training sessions.
Evaluate and test new or modified software and software development procedures against user requirements and established guidelines.
Write, revise, and verify quality standards and test procedures for program design.
Evaluate products to determine software quality and status.
Review new or modified programs and provide documentation, diagrams, and flow charts to assess whether they meet user requirements and guidelines.
Recommend program improvements or corrections; review operating logs; and test programs for validity, accuracy, reliability, and conformance to standards.
Monitor systems during testing to detect error codes or program interruptions.
Identify differences between established standards and user applications and suggest modifications.
Test programs to locate and correct operating errors following installation.
Conduct compatibility tests with vendor-provided programs to monitor performance and prevent recurrence of operating problems.
Document program evaluation, testing, and required corrections.
Assess the feasibility of software and software enhancements.
Develop utility programs to test software and track and verify defects.
Devise or modify procedures to solve complex problems involving computer equipment capacity, limitations, operating time, and desired results to meet WMATA business needs.
Prepare detailed specifications of application software packages.