QA Test Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 5) (Oregon State Government)

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Are you highly experienced in testing and troubleshooting system technical problems with knowledge of Testing tools and Test methodologies and advanced skills in learning and implementing new technologies? This is the opportunity for you!

The Public Employees Retirement System is recruiting for a Quality Assurance Test Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 5).

• This is a full-time, permanent position.
• This position is based at our headquarters office in Tigard, Oregon, however, the successful candidate will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule.
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
• This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

We serve the people of Oregon by administering public employee benefit trusts to pay the right person, the right benefit, at the right time.

What you will be doing:

1. Test Script Development: create and maintain test scripts (manual and/or automated) 

2. Test Execution: perform testing activities to validate software functionality, performance, and security.

3. Regression Testing: Perform regression testing after code changes to ensure that existing functionality remains intact.

4. Integration Testing: Verify interactions between different components or modules of the software to validate data flow, APIs, and system integrations.

5. SDLC: work closely with Release managers, DevOps engineers, Business System Analysts, Product owners and developers to support SDLC.

6. Defect Identification: Investigate when a test fails and report defects. Work closely with developers to resolve issues promptly. Be the point of contact, reporting product defects and following up until issues have been resolved.

7. Performance Testing: Create performance test scripts to assess system responsiveness, scalability, and resource utilization.

8. Maintenance and Enhancements: Maintain and enhance existing test scripts as the application evolves, including updating tests for new features and fixing any script-related issues.

9. Documentation: Document test automation, test scripts, test data, and test environments. Train and share knowledge with other team members.

10. Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, business product owners, project manager and other QA team members. Effective communication is essential.

For a complete review of the position description, please contact the recruiter dawn.estby@pers.oregon.gov

Minimum Qualifications Required:

Quality Assurance Test Analyst (Information Systems Specialist 5)

(a) Four (4) years of information systems experience in: Quality Assurance and Test Case development preferably for Pension or Financial Systems

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(b) 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;
 

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Two (2) years of information systems experience in: Quality Assurance and Test Case development preferably for Pension or Financial Systems

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(c) A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above

Candidates who are the most competitive will possess the following skills, background, and areas of experience:

• Excellent communication skills, able to influence technical concepts at all levels of an organization.
• Highly skilled at learning and implementing new technologies.
• Advanced experience in testing and troubleshooting system technical problems.
• Experience in creating and managing manual and automated test suite.
• Understanding of relational Database concepts and proficiency with SQL
• Knowledge of Test methodologies like Agile, V-Model, Behavior Driven Development (BDD) and Test-Driven Development (TDD).
• Experience in working with a DevOps CI/CD Pipeline and SDLC.
• Familiarity with Microsoft tools and Azure Cloud technologies
• Industry Certification in Testing would be a plus.
• Programming languages and/or Scripting knowledge would be a plus.
• Knowledge of Testing tools like Test Complete, Selenium, Cucumber, Jenkins, Appium, etc. would be a plus.

Benefits of Working for the State of Oregon & the Public Employees Retirement System

Our team focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates, while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate. Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
• Remote work option depending on position needs.

Application Instructions & Requirements

Current State of Oregon Employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

External Applicants – Apply via the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage

• Fill out the application or submit a resume. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume should include the beginning and end dates (mm/dd/yyyy) for each employer.
• Cover letter.  Please write a one-page cover letter answering the following question: Please describe your skills and experience that make you a strong candidate for this position.  
• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process.  If you are an employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will come before the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks. 

Additional Details:

• The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to our Pay Equity Project.
• Finalists will be subject to a criminal history check. Criminal records are compared against the needs of the position and if found to conflict then may lead to disqualification.
• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.  NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.
• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

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For additional information you may contact the recruiter by e-mail at dawn.estby@pers.oregon.gov or by phone at 503-603-7500.

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