Technology Modernization Testing Lead (Information Systems Specialist 7)

State of Oregon

64d • $6,679 - $10,092

About The Position

Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! - Technology Modernization Testing Lead (Information Systems Specialist 7) The Testing Lead is responsible for proposing, developing and integrating test methods, tools, techniques and procedures. This role will perform hands-on test execution as well as assist in establishing QA and testing best practices. The Test Lead recommends resources, processes, and technologies for testing for the Mainframe Modernization Program. This position develops and executes test strategies and test plans that guide test analysis, design, development, execution (both manual and automated), coverage analysis, defect management and reporting for assigned projects for the program and project. As the Testing Lead, you will provide expert-level in-depth support and testing guidance for technically sophisticated computer software and data systems that are foundational to the modernization of mission critical, large-scale payment and financial systems within the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and the Department of Human Services (DHS). Modernization will include understanding the current people, processes and technology and migrating to a modern solution using SaaS solutions, components, interfaces, API’s through configuration, customization and extending features with approved tools and standardized components. In this role, you will test functional and non-functional requirements for payment and financial systems, including interfaces to existing ONE eligibility and state general ledger systems to ensure a modern cloud solution that can be adapted to on-going legislative priorities, programs and changes over time. You will collaborate with business analysts and leaders to understand the requirements including split funding rules, cost accounting specifications and business rules. You will be involved in testing SaaS solutions to determine accuracy based on configuration, customization and extensibility of available solutions and components. The customer base served includes technically sophisticated end-users, software vendors and suppliers, systems programmers, technical contractors, system management staff and various other systems operation staff.

Requirements

• At least one year of professional experience supporting system modernization or transformation initiatives within a structured software testing environment.
• Six (6) years of information systems experience in complex test planning across platforms.
• Experience developing traceability matrices, coordinating cross-team testing efforts, performing regression testing, and supporting legacy system transformations.
• An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field.
• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• A Master's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

Nice To Haves

• Strong knowledge and recent hands-on experience in the application of test automation principles, tools and techniques.
• Experience with testing complex environments including hybrid on-prem and cloud, APIs, legacy systems.
• Strong skills in quality assurance and the goals and characteristics of various types of testing.
• High level proficiency in the fundamental principles of software testing.
• Experience with enterprise test management tools such as Microsoft DevOps.
• Experience with Cloud native development, DevOps, Iaas/PaaS/SaaS/LaaS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Propose, develop and integrate test methods, tools, techniques and procedures.
• Perform hands-on test execution.
• Assist in establishing QA and testing best practices.
• Recommend resources, processes, and technologies for testing for the Mainframe Modernization Program.
• Develop and execute test strategies and test plans.
• Guide test analysis, design, development, execution, coverage analysis, defect management and reporting for assigned projects.
• Provide expert-level support and testing guidance for computer software and data systems.
• Test functional and non-functional requirements for payment and financial systems.
• Collaborate with business analysts and leaders to understand requirements.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, vision, and dental benefits package for the employee and qualified family members.
• Optional life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts.
• 11 paid holidays, 3 personal business days, 8 hours of monthly sick leave, and vacation accrual starting at 8 hours per month.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP).
• Training opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees