Software Test Analyst

Vector Consulting is seeking aSoftware Test Analyst on a long-term contract opportunity inSacramento, CA.

Role: Software Test Analyst

Job Role and Responsibilities:
The client is looking for Senior Test Analysts with knowledge and experience of, User Acceptance Testing, including testing methodologies and test management for a pension, financial or similar system. The Senior Test Analysts will perform various test activities related to the current Pension Solution project to implement a new pension administration system.
The Senior Test Analysts will be responsible for supporting the Pension Solution project testing team with:

• Effective partnering with key IT/Technology Services and business communities to assist with test case development and ensure effective use of methodologies and communicate test strategies, test results and performance
• Management of test planning, test scheduling, end-to-end testing, date-shifting coordination and expertise in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and supporting end user testing
• Participation in defect management including monitoring and reporting on defect status and resolution
• Metrics compilation and reporting
• Development and documentation of processes and staffing requirements for defect triage/business analysis
• Partner with peers and management team to continuously improve testing methods, processes, techniques and use of manual testing tools

Experience should include:

• Leading a large group of testers, ideally user acceptance testers
• Working with a comprehensive test management tool
• Business focus while possessing an understanding of testing from multiple perspectives such as System test, role-based security, technical environments, and performance
• Preparation/review of testing reports
• Proficiency at managing multiple efforts simultaneously, in an environment with ambiguity
• High degree of initiative and autonomy with the ability to function successfully as part of a team

Tasks and Deliverables:
The Contractor will be responsible for following the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology while working with a variety of clients business areas on the strategies and plans; and maintenance documentation in the clients requirements and testing management systems.
The Senior Test Analyst is expected to perform the following tasks and produce the following deliverables:
1. Support Test Activities
The Test Analyst shall perform the following including, but not limited to:
Participate as an active member of the test team to ensure the solution is delivered and tested properly
Perform quality reviews of test cases to ensure adherence to guidelines
Serve as a Test Coordinator and support Risk-based testing and management of the test schedule
Facilitate meetings as needed
Document defects, Problem Incident Reports (PIRs), and assist with Jama test case plan population
Monitor defects, participate in daily triage meetings, report status to management, and communicate information related to releases to stakeholders in a timely manner
Perform or support regression test activities during periodic maintenance releases
Resolve issues by using strong analytical and technical skills to address a variety of system related problems
Identify and clarify requirements using basic conceptual and logical process and data modeling tools and techniques
Discuss proposed solutions with customers in a proactive/consultative fashion.
Examples of anticipated deliverables include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
Business requirements and business rules
Functional requirements and/or functional specifications
Non-functional requirements
Stakeholder requirements
Transition plans and/or implementation requirements
Traceability matrices
2. Support Development of Testing Deliverables:
The Test Analyst shall perform the following including, but not limited to:
Develop and document testing strategies for the various phases of testing
Assist with the development and documentation of test cases
Assist with User Acceptance Testing
Perform defect management
Review vendor project deliverables
Support User Acceptance Testers
Examples of anticipated deliverables include, but are not limited to, all of the following:
Test Strategy
Test Plans
Test Cases
Defect Reports
Transfer of knowledge to appropriate employees is required, along with any requested materials and content for transfer of knowledge.
Minimum Technical Qualifications
As of the Offer Due Date, the proposed project person must have the following listed experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as evidenced by Attachment II, Proposed Project Person Skill Summary Sheet and resume:
1. At least seven (7) years of experience within the last ten (10) years working as a Test Analyst with large organizations, leading or participating in the technical implementation of software/systems/applications automating complex business processes, performing the following:
Assessment of analysis scope and tasks
Planning business analysis tasks
Elicitation, definitions and documentation of various business, user, and system requirements
Leading and working within cross-functional teams that include business subject matter experts, application architects, developers, and testers
Experience in preparing test plans, test cases and documenting test results
Experience regression testing and adjusting test plans for periodic maintenance releases
2. At least seven (7) years of experience within the last ten (10) years producing business analysis and testing deliverables such as: (The client may request deliverable related work samples during the Interview phase).
Business requirements and business rules
Functional requirements and/or functional specifications
Non-functional requirements
Stakeholder requests
Test strategies
Test plans
Test cases
Transition plans
Traceability matrices
3. At least three (3) years of experience using Test Application Lifecycle Management tools such as HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Rational Requisite Pro, or Jama to document functional and non-functional requirements, design specifications, test cases and defects, and provide full traceability for projects.
Desirable Technical Qualifications
It is desirable for the proposed project person to have the following listed experience, knowledge, skills and abilities as evidenced by Attachment II, Proposed Project Person Skill Summary Sheet and resume:
1. Experience as a Test Analyst at a State or Federal agency.
2. Experience as a Test Analyst leading or participating in the technical implementation of pension/retirement-related software development projects.
3. A Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems or related fields from an accredited or government-sanctioned college/university. The client reserves the right to request a copy of the degree.
4. Pension knowledge.
About Vector:
Vector Consulting, Inc., (Headquartered in Atlanta) is an IT Talent Acquisition Solutions firm committed to delivering results. Since our founding in 1990, we have been partnering with our customers, understanding their business, and developing solutions with a commitment to quality, reliability and value. Our continuing growth has been and continues to be built around successful relationships that are based on our organization's operating philosophy and commitment to ** People, Partnerships, Purpose and Performance - THE VECTOR WAY

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