POSITION SUMMARY:
Serves as a Mid-Level Test Engineer for the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A). Works under minimal supervision, performs relatively routine tasks related to Interface and Data validation. The engineer will also perform the followings test activities as required (functional, 508 Compliance, regression, performance, load, end-to-end, information assurance, integration, and security) testing of IPSS-A ERP using manual and automated test tools. Writes test procedures. Investigates and analyzes test failures. Builds and maintains automated regression test suites and integrates them into build processes. Works with the Senior Test Lead to ensure test processes and procedures are followed.
Responsibilities:Writes detailed test plans.Develops test scenarios and test scripts.Traces requirements to test cases to ensure coverage for full systemintegration test.Ensures functional and technical requirements are met through systemtesting, regression testing, performance testing, system interface testing,and security testing activities.Designs, develops and executes reusable test cases and proceduresbased on requirements relevant to automated test planning and creation usingClient Quality Center/Client ALM.Identifies, creates and secures test data as necessary.Performs functional administration, configuration, and utilizationof testing tools.Collects, tracks and reports test metrics and briefs leadership ontest status.Develops and maintains the Test Management Plan (TMP) that definesthe approach, processes, and procedures that integrates with and supportsthe Government's Integrated Test and Evaluation (T&E) approach and Test andEvaluation Master Plan (TEMP).Develops and maintains the Requirements Traceability VerificationMatrix (RTVM) with imbedded Testability Matrix that maps test methods andevents, test scripts, scenarios, and test results to the applicablerequirement, to include test-related artifact changes.Execute data validation process using DataStage.Analyze data validation and perform root cause analysis in Oracle database.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Technology or related field with three to fiveyears of software testing experience.Knowledge of PeopleSoft versions 9.1/9.2.5 -7 years of PeopleSoft HCM experience.Strong experience across the Human Resource module including CoreHR, Self-Service, Global Payroll, Benefits, Time and Labor, CustomerRelationship Management (CRM), and Enterprise Learning Management (ELM).Ability to develop and run PeopleSoft queries.Experience with Test Management and Automated Test Execution tools.Demonstrated experience working in an Agile/SCRUM environment withunderstanding of test concepts, methodologies and practices.Experience with automated regression test scripts.Experience in Federal Government software testing.Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.Ability to attain active Secret clearance.Desired Qualifications:Knowledge and experience with Oracle UPK and GRC Suite, and SQL.Knowledge of IBM InfoSphere DataStage /Abinitio.Demonstrated experience working with continuous integrationenvironments.Expertise with Client Quality Center and the Client ApplicationLife-Cycle Management Suite (Quality Center, Unified Functional Testing,Performance).Security+
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Overall IT exp. (5-7 yrs.+)
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Clearance: Active ‘Secret’ (Required)
Bachelor's degree in Technology or related field with three to five years of software testing experience. (Required)
Knowledge of PeopleSoft versions 9.1/9.2. (Required)
5 -7 years of PeopleSoft HCM experience. (Required)
Strong experience across the Human Resource module including Core HR, Self-Service, Global Payroll, Benefits, Time and Labor, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Enterprise Learning Management (ELM). (Required)
Ability to develop and run PeopleSoft queries. (Required)
Experience with Test Management and Automated Test Execution tools. (Required)
Demonstrated experience working in an Agile/SCRUM environment with understanding of test concepts, methodologies and practices. (Required)
Experience with automated regression test scripts. (Required)
Experience in Federal Government software testing. (Required)
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner. (Required)
Ability to attain active Secret clearance. (Required)
Knowledge and experience with Oracle UPK and GRC Suite, and SQL. (Desired)
Knowledge of IBM InfoSphere DataStage /Abinitio. (Desired)
Demonstrated experience working with continuous integration environments. (Desired)
Expertise with Client Quality Center and the Client Application Life-Cycle Management Suite (Quality Center, Unified Functional Testing, Performance). (Desired)