Job Description
Hi all,
Job:PGC - Tester 1 (762762)
Location : Only local candidates will be considered
Client : State of PA
PGC - Software Tester 1
Full-time, hybrid position. Training period is on-site then they'll be expected to work on-site 3 days per week. Only local candidates will be considered.
The position of Software Tester 1 supports the PA Game Commissions in testing the specifications and requirements of the Commissions' Pennsylvania Automated License Service (PALS) Systems contract.
The position will maintain the role of tester and be required to develop user acceptance test scripts which may include, but are not limited to: web/internet POS, harvest reporting, IVR systems and full regression testing within an Agile testing environment. The successful applicant must be capable of meeting or exceeding challenging deadlines while performing daily duties that will include:
• Develop, update, maintain and execute test plans, standards, procedures, test scripts and use case scenarios for user acceptance.
• Assist in the planning, creation, and control of the test environments.
• Anticipate, identify and resolve testing process questions.
• Record, verify, log and document testing results.
• Track relevant issues, risks, and action items utilizing Microsoft tracking tools.
• Define and utilize success, entry and exit criteria for testing.
• Work towards departmental and project deadlines.
• Draft & present recommendations and reports to communicate testing results and recommendations, including issue, risk, impact and contingency plans, for approval to team leads, department heads or managers.
• Participate in meetings with department heads, managers, leads or vendors to communicate status, results/recommendations, garner cooperation, resolve problems or implement a mitigation/action plan.
• Additional collateral duties such as maintain requirement traceability matrix, participate in analyzing and evaluating requirements, data mapping and confirmation of data transfers and testing results as they relate to functional specifications.
Skill
Required/
Desired
Experience
Application development testing
Required
1 year
College degree or equivalent technical study
Desired
Creating test scripts and use case scenarios for user acceptance
Required
1 year
Ability to complete tasks within established timeline
Required
1 year
Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel
Required
1 year
Microsoft ADO or similar tool
Desired
1 year
Familiarity with testing in an Agile environment
Desired
1 year
Performing business analysis as a primary or collateral duty
Desired
1 year
Validating data mapping requirements
Desired
1 year
Familiarity with data migration strategies
Desired
1 year
Prior Commonwealth experience
Desired
1 year
Prior experience with core agency functions (hunting, fishing, trapping, boating)
Desired
1 year
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Local area, 3 days per week,