IT-Applications Software Specialist- Quality Assurance

PACIFIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION POSITION DESCRIPTION

ALL JOBS WILL BE REMOVED AT MIDNIGHT (EASTERN TIME) ON THE CLOSING DATE

(9:00PM (PACIFIC TIME) THE DAY BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE).

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED ONCE THE JOB IS REMOVED.

Job Title : IT -Applications Software Specialist- Quality Assurance

Anticipated Start Date: June 1, 2017 (or sooner)

Position/Project Specifics:

As a Quality Assurance Specialist, you will be testing to ensure our program’s quality from development through production. You will be participating as QA in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, application design, software development, testing, deployment and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate for this position will have deep knowledge in automated web testing as well as an understanding of the role as a Quality Assurance on a software development team that is developing a website, desktop application and SQL database. This position will create the necessary testing materials, in addition to actual automated, integrated and unit tests in and for our web application. Responsibilities will include handling reported defects to be fixed using an understanding of the business requirements and the needs of the customer via technical support and automated tests. All while working with an integrated team of mid and senior level developers, a product owner and support specialist in a Scrum/Agile team environment.

Duties of this position will include:

Testing the new development and existing code of an application that collects and stores data to a SQL Server via the web
Writing Test behavior for Automated Integration Tests
Creating and Executing Automated UI Tests
Providing input into the web and application architecture and technologies used
Participating as Quality Assurance, in the development of sound software engineering practices in a Scrum/Agile environment

Essential Functions:

Works as a member of a .Net web development Scrum/Agile team primarily using C# and JavaScript
Create and implement tests, write testing scripts and detail software behavior for Integration Tests
Create Content for user instructions/documentation as necessary
Test deployed web and application software
Maintain and contribute to the Quality Assurance and software modification control processes as a mechanism for software modifications; The process is designed to provide the capability to solicit input from users, allow for prioritizing of major and minor bugs and software enhancement requests and the ability to track these changes from the time they are reported to the time they are implemented in production code.
Test windows and web-based application interfaces to databases
Work with multiple database interfaces and be familiar with standard web architectures
Define, test and analyze technical and functional requirements and specifications
Familiarity with User Experience standards for web based applications
Aid support of software products by identifying cause of reported defects and creating unit and/or integration tests to guard against them
Contribute as an active team member to the entire software development life cycle from business requirements, development, testing to deployment and production support
Create, implement and operate tests plans, scripts and test cases to verify data transactions with a focus on the end user’s expected functionality
Actively participate in the testing and implementation of new systems, working with programming staff regarding program changes and problems reported
Maintain and Update the project’s database of defects to track, report and communicate the progress of service and problem resolution as required to the team and/or users for appropriate action and priority from Product Owner
Work with users regarding defects, technical questions, timelines, procedures, resolution and requirements
Notify project team and document system, programming, and/or production problems reported impacting the user experience for priority from Product Owner
Provide assistance and support of software products by investigating and recreating reported defects while relaying test instruction, problem solving and technical information to customers for our software applications
Perform additional duties as required
Ideal Candidates will:
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, in a professional manner
- Be able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Be able to work efficiently in an Agile environment
- Be effective and creative in problem solving
- Successfully interact w/individuals and groups to translate their needs into software functionality
- Have Web Testing/QA experience
- Have strong Customer Support Skills
- Possess Minimal Programming capability with:

Additional Desirable Qualifications include Experience with any of the following:

Working as part of a Team
Scrum/Agile knowledge
Tester/QA in an Agile Testing environment
Continuous integration
Telerik (Progress) Test Studio
Gherkin/Cucumber
Hands-on experience with web development
Telerik (Progress) Kendo UI
Developer tools and /or Learning Web Development Languages

Physical Demands :

The work is sedentary with moderate walking between workstations and carrying folders, reports, and similar light loads.

Work Environment :

The work is performed in an office setting with adequate lighting, heating and ventilation. There are the normal risks of an office environment. Travel is required.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualification Requirements :

Candidates must present one year of Specialized Experience** which demonstrates:

Knowledge of the customary approaches, techniques, and requirements appropriate to systems and applications software design and development;
Knowledge of planning sequences necessary to accomplish assignments where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls; and
Adaptation of guidelines or precedents to the needs of the assignment.

The Specialized Experience must equip the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, the Specialized Experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower level in the normal line of progression position.

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is an Affirmative Action (AA) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, you may call the PSMFC human resources office at (503) 595-3100 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday-Friday. Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.

We maintain a drug-free workplace.