Senior IT Test Engineer

SYSCOM’s client in the Department of Technology Services propose to engage a Senior IT Test Engineer Contractor to provide support for establishing a QACOE (Quality Assurance Center for Excellence). The Contractor will provide expertise on test strategy, test document review and writing, test automation, and regression test planning and execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related degree in the IT field or equivalent experience
• At least 10 years of experience in all task order applications and technologies
• Experience with software testing on both Windows and Linux based operating systems
• Experience with testing in a hybrid environment with cloud based and on-premises applications
• Simultaneously works on several complex assignments, some requiring collaboration with external groups
• Experience building test environments on cloud platforms (e.g. Microsoft Azure and Amazon EC2)
• Experience in developing a Requirements Traceability Matrix (R TM) using bidirectional traceability approach
• Possess strong analytical and research skills
• Must have at least ten years of progressively responsible experience in the Quality Assurance arena as a Test Engineer, Automation Test Engineer, QA Analyst, Test Lead, or a combination of these.
• Possess clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication for creating QA related documentation, such as: QA Test Strategy, RTM, Test Cases, Test Reports, and Test Automation Assessment
• Work independently and meet deadlines for assigned tasks
• Experience with test automation tools, such as: Selenium, Browserstack, Katalon, and Appium
• Experience with Workday or Coupa a plus, but not required

• Research and develop test procedures and standards to meet TS needs, then update the QACOE Test Strategy accordingly
• Assist in developing test strategies to meet TS quality goals using industry best practices
• Develop a test environment management process and review the current test environment set-up for TS applications
• Review implementation of defined processes for TS applications, record findings and make recommendations for changes to those processes, as needed.
• Understand each TS application architecture and functionality
• Review existing test cases and update them as needed
• Understand the process to identify automation candidates
• Research and document findings on available automation tools
• Understand the test data needs and review the current test data preparation process
• Develop a regression test approach that incorporates automation
• Review the defect trends in system testing, user acceptance testing and production environment
• Consolidate findings on test automation assessment and provide inputs
• Subject matter expert providing testing expertise for support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications.
• Directs and/or participates in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design and test tools selection.
• Responsible for ensuring that the test design and documentation support all applicable client, agency or industry standards time lines and budgets.
• Responsible for ensuring that testing conclusions and recommendations are fully supported by test results, and project managers are fully informed of testing status and application deviations from documented user requirements.

• Thoroughly assess all existing QA artifacts for TS applications. Document findings and recommendations
• Provide recommendations, develop action plans, and help implement capabilities to improve QA
• Generate an updated QACOE Test Strategy under the supervision of Sr. QA Analyst
• Provide detailed assessment and findings on available QA automation tools that meet TS requirements
• Create a regression test plan for Workday and Coupa