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The Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) is responsible for the design, pilot, and implementation of the software quality assurance review processes.

The manager is seeking a consultant to assist with automating the manual testing scripts using V.S. coded UI.   The  QA team have established the manual scripts using Microsoft Test Manager.     We need someone to automate those scripts using VS coded UI.    They will also be working in an Agile /scrum methodology with sprints, stand ups, story boards, test scenarios, testing for defects and re-test.   The successful candidate may have a development background.  They need to have excellent writing skills .  We are also looking for someone who can work independently/ and or with a team, has leadership skills and can mentor junior QA.   DPS is a Microsoft shop not an HP shop so we are looking for Microsoft Test Manager, Visual Studio Coded UI, etc not QTP.


The Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) is responsible for the design, pilot, and implementation of the software quality assurance review processes. The QAS Specialist will work with Application Teams during pre and post assessment periods. The QAS Specialist reports to the Quality Assurance Team Lead. For each phase end review the Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible to plan, schedule, execute, and document findings of the review.  Quality Assurance Specialists must have a detailed understanding of processes which support the software development lifecycle. The Quality Assurance Lead is responsible for communicating with the State regarding the progress of the quality approach and a summary of the metrics, as well as managing the Quality Assurance Specialists.

QAS2
Years of Relevant Experience:
5 years software development, testing, and project management
Preferred Education:
4 year college degree or equivalent technical study.
Role Description:
All roles specified in QAS1 plus the following:
•Conduct software quality phase end review activities (work product and process) for each software project and produce the required quality assurance reports, as specified in the project's quality assurance plan.
•Ensure the software development process followed by the project teams is compliant with approved tailored processes.
•Review and check project’s software development activities and the associated internal tasks required by the agencies as employed by the project and specified in the project plan.
•Prepare preliminary software quality audit package for review before conduct of audit.
•Define quality standards.
•Monitor progress of action item resolution activity and ensure appropriate stakeholders are aware of pending deadlines.
•Assist in managing and improving quality assurance team processes.
•Review and understand project team work plan.
•Determine time estimates and schedule for software quality review work.  Conduct reviews according to schedule.
•Organize and prepare work effectively to facilitate proactive resolution of problems, rather than reactive.
•Identify and track issues, risks and action items affecting own work and work of team.
•Report on progress of action item resolution and possible risk areas.
•Anticipate and resolve issues specific to the team.
•Determine time estimates and schedule for own work and resolve issues in a timely manner.


Required / Desired SkillsSkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceAll roles and responsibilities as outlined in QA1 plus the following Required4YearsExperience in concepts of working in Agile/Scrum IT ProjectsRequired4YearsExperience working within an Agile team; sprints, story cards, standups, burn down chartsRequired2YearsExperience working with both Agile and Waterfall and know the difference in the QA roles Required2YearsExperience with manual testing Required4YearsExperiencec with writing test strategies, test scenarios, test plans, test cases Required1YearsExperience with Automated testing Required4YearsExperience with Automated testing with Microsoft products ; Microsoft test manager, Visual Studio Coded UI Required3YearsExperience configuring Microsft test manger, writing test scripts and automated testing Required3YearsExperience automating manual test scripts using Visual Coded UI Required2YearsExperience with Microsoft Team Foundation Server Required3YearsExperience leading and/or mentoring junior QA Required2YearsExcellent analytical skills and communicationRequired4YearsExperience working on multiple projects with multiple teams Required3YearsExcellent writing skills Required4Years