Functional Tester

Start: ASAP


Location: Washington DC - Hybrid


Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:


This position is for 5 skilled and experienced testers to join our dedicated project team to develop, execute releases and to ensure that the delivered system meets business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:


Execute functional testing during implementation of Oracle Cloud Payroll, Time & Labor, Absence Management modules.
• Create Test script and test data for configuration, interface, report validation for Oracle Cloud Payroll, Time & Labor, Absence Management modules.
• Assist in:


o Resolve payroll, time and leave errors during testing


o Analyzing interface issues in Oracle Cloud Payroll, Time & Labor and Absence Management module
• Develop and execute complex ad-hoc queries using Oracle OTBI reporting tool to support transactional and payroll data analysis for business users.
• Collaborate with technical teams to resolve system and interface issues and ensure integration points function as expected.
• Perform root cause analysis on data discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Assist in the documentation of business processes, configurations, and system modifications.
• Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and end-user training sessions.
• Evaluate and test new or modified software programs and software development procedures used to verify program functions according to user requirements and conformance to established guidelines.
• Write, revise, and verify quality standards and test procedures for program design.
• Evaluate products to ascertain quality and status of software.
• Review new or modified programs and provide documentation, diagrams, and flow charts to determine if the program will perform according to user requirements and guidelines.
• Recommend program improvements or corrections, review computer operating logs to identify program processing errors, and enter instructions into a computer to test programs for validity of results, accuracy, reliability, and conformance to established standards.
• Monitor systems during program testing to detect error codes or interruption of programs.
• Identify differences between established standards and user applications and suggest modifications to conform to standards.
• Test programs to locate and correct program operating errors following installation of programs.
• Conduct compatibility tests with vendor-provided programs to monitor program performance and prevent reoccurrence of program operating problems, ensuring efficiency of operations.
• Provide documentation to describe program evaluation, testing, and required corrections.
• Assess software or software enhancements for feasibility.
• Develop utility programs to test software and track and verify defects in software programs.
• Devise and/or modify procedures to solve complex problems regarding computer equipment capacity, limitations, operating time, and desired results to meet WMATA's business needs; and
• Prepare detailed specifications of application software packages

Qualifications:
• Minimum of 7 years' experience testing payroll, time keeping and absence module.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience supporting Payroll modules.
• Strong knowledge of time keeping and Payroll principles and experience with payroll data analysis.
• Extensive experience with creating and managing complex analytical reports.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Oracle Cloud employee time and leave issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable experience testing large-scale ERP implementations, with a strong preference for
• Oracle Fusion Cloud applications (HCM, Financials, Procurement).
• Deep and extensive experience with Payroll systems and processes is mandatory. Candidates must possess a comprehensive understanding of payroll calculations, tax regulations, deductions, garnishments, and year-end processing. Prior experience with public sector or complex unionized payroll environments is a significant advantage.
• Proficiency with test management tools such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar systems for test case management, execution, and defect tracking.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex business requirements, identify testable conditions, and create comprehensive test scenarios.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate technical concepts and testing results clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience with SQL for data validation and analysis.
• Familiarity with various testing methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall). Experience in all phases of Application Life Cycle Management, including systems analysis, design, coding, testing, debugging, execution, and maintenance.
• Experience in development, deployment, and enforcement of quality assurance procedures and standards.
• Experience developing test criteria and test plans and conducting application testing.
• Experience in designing, fulfilling, and documenting test plans and test cases.
• Experience developing automated test scripts.
• Ability to scope, plan, and schedule activities related to software quality assurance, testing, and configuration management; and Knowledge and experience of IT basics, such as operating system installation, ghosting/imaging, network troubleshooting, and the ability to analyze and troubleshoot operating system error logs.

Preferred Requirements:
• Master's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Familiarity with integration tools and reporting tools in Oracle cloud
• Familiar with Peoplesoft Payroll and Kronos Time keeping modules.
• Experience with cloud-based applications
• Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks, particularly for Oracle Fusion Cloud.
• Certifications in Software Testing (e.g., ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level).
• Experience working in large government agencies or public sector organizations.
• Knowledge of specific large transit business processes and systems (e.g., legacy payroll/HR systems like PeopleSoft, Kronos/UKG)