IT Quality Assurance - Journey

State of Washington • Multiple Locations Statewide, WA

2d • Remote

About The Position

The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated, self-starter to join the Information Technology team as the IT Quality Assurance - Journey! As the leader of the Quality Assurance team, you will serve as an application testing specialist focused on developing and implementing test plans for OMNI and other software applications developed and/or maintained by DOC. In this role, you will be responsible for creating and updating system test cases and regression test cases, logging and tracking defects and enhancements. The position is responsible for performing functional testing, system testing, regression testing, system interface testing and conversion testing. In addition, you will be responsible for performing backend testing using highly complex SQL queries. You will be responsible for estimating and handling multiple testing efforts for assigned projects and responsibilities. A large responsibility will be to ensure the test team is specifically oriented to maintain an independent, objective stance ensuring quality in software prior to production release. This is a unique opportunity to utilize your specialized IT skills ensuring the safety of all agency technology and information. If you see yourself as focused and able to work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent AND Eight (8) years of IT Application Testing experience in software testing, testing procedures, data analysis, and computer analysis.
• OR Bachelor's degree (Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science Degree) from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent AND Four (4) years of IT Application Testing experience in software testing, testing procedures, data analysis, and computer analysis.
• Four (4) years of experience in software testing, testing procedures, data analysis, and computer analysis
• Four years (4) skilled level of experience in designing advanced SQL queries for database testing.
• Four years (4) skilled level of experience in test management tools, e.g., HP ALM/Quality Center, Azure DevOps

Nice To Haves

• At least one of the following computing environment certifications: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) SQL Server 2012 or 2014
• Oracle Database SQL Expert
• Java Certification

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing test plans for testing high-risk mission critical software applications developed by DOC (such as OMNI) to include: Designing, developing and implementing detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts
• Performing functional system testing, integration testing, regression testing and database testing
• Creating test cases to fully execute all conditions and paths of application systems
• Ensuring quality of the software applications developed in support of the department's mission to include: Logging and tracking defects in the assigned functional areas and/or applications
• Working with project team members, Technical Analysts, Developers, Business Analysts and other Testers to resolve project issues related to requirements, design, technical, data and user acceptance testing
• Effectively prioritizing and organizing multiple assignments involving competing priorities to produce results that are accurate, thorough, and on time
• Working with project team members, Technical Analysts, Developers, Business Analysts and other Testers to resolve project issues related to requirements, design, technical, data and user acceptance testing
• Support effective communications throughout the organization

Benefits

• Comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision
• Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
• Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
• 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
• 12 paid holidays a year
• Generous retirement plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance
• Deferred Compensation
• 3 days of bereavement leave (for Teamsters 117 represented positions)
• PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
• PSERS: Many positions within DOC are covered by the Public Safety Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree