DECAL Quality Assurance Tester

Testing SpecialistState of GARemote positionUnder broad supervision, will provide adequate testing feedback to ensure enhancements and changes are operating effectively within the testing environment for the Dept. of Early Care & Learning (DECAL).• Understands manual testing scripts and can run testing scripts in the testing environment.• Assists in creating testing scenarios for proposed system enhancements and changes.• Ensures correct business requirements and functionality are addressed within the computer application.• Properly documents steps taken to test the system and the results of that testing, and communicates those results to the Testing Lead.• The candidate will be responsible for participation in sessions to ensure understanding of the business requirements and to provide documentation of such.• Core functions will also include:o Writing and/or editing documents for use as reference and for trainingo Reporting status to the responsible Manager and business partners verbally and in writingo Managing time constraints and deliverables based on project scheduleo Reporting issues with deliverables to managemento Assisting with development of test plans for requirements gatheredo Assisting with development of test plans and scripts for UATo Assist with sanity testing prior to UATo Assists with regression testing after UATo Provides input of CAPS Policy knowledge for testing needs• Assisting with or providing Training for users of newly developed applications• Reviewing system enhancements once in production• Supporting any post-implementation efforts, including defect identification and resolution• Fostering a strong working relationship and communication level with assigned project teams, including DECAL management, program staff and other various stakeholders in state government.• Responsible for business operations and policy input for statewide data systems development, enhancement, and coordination for the CAPS program.• Provides input to fill knowledge gap between legacy system and new system• Participates in the development and execution of test scenarios for system changes• Facilitate knowledge transfer and training material development• Provide support as needed to end users• Participate in efforts to validate and replicate issues reported to determine need for defect or system change• Acts as subject matter expert (SME) on behalf of all components of the CAPS program for UAT, in collaboration with Department of Human Services (DHS) information technology and PMO staff, for development, enhancement, and maintenance of Georgia Gateway, the Integrated Eligibility System (IES).• Provides support to the CAPS UAT team. This includes: assistance with statewide program performance report development, maintenance, and enhancement; reporting to support data-driven decision making; and assistance with preparation of appropriate reports, charts, graphs, and presentations.• Serves as a member of CAPS Program Administration section and supports the work of other team members as needed.• Analyzes information to determine nature and extent of customer and business user requirements and concerns.• Assists in the development of standards and procedures used in development of new, or enhancement of existing, systems.• Coordinates with vendors or technical staff to ensure that functionality of automated systems is consistent with, and in adherence to, program policies, laws, regulations, and best practice standards by users.• Assists with development of training and user guidance for statewide business users.• Assists with development and documents business processes for users of new or upgraded system.• User acceptance testing of new installations or upgrades.Work Schedule: 100% remote with periodic visits to DECAL office upon request. Candidate must reside in Atlanta, GA. Must be able to travel to downtown DECAL office for the 1st and possibly 2nd day at start to receive equipment and training.Skill - Required / Desired - Amount - of ExperienceExperience working on multiple projects on tight timeframes with multiple stakeholders. - Required - 2 YearsStrong analytic problem-solving skills - Required - 2 YearsAbility to problem solve data issues - Required - 2 YearsAbility to be a self-starter and work independently - Required - 2 YearsOutstanding communication skills - Required - 2 YearsSuperior command of English syntax, grammar, punctuation, and spelling - Required - 2 YearsKeen attention to detail - Required - 2 YearsAbility to quickly understand and translate business needs as expressed by stakeholders - Required - 2 YearsAbility to quickly learn and communicate new technologies and requirements to technical, non-technical, and management audiences - Required - 2 YearsExcellent team skills and capabilities - Required - 2 YearsAbility to accept direction, editing, and constructive criticism of work products - Required - 2 YearsMust be logical, analytical, and detail oriented. - Required - 2 Software Technology Inc