User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Client: CMS Energy
Job Title: Sr. Information Technology Analyst III / User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Position Type: Hybrid (On-Site/Remote)
Hybrid (Remote + On-Site Work Location): Jackson, MI Hybrid: Onsite Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays; Remote Wednesdays and Fridays required from day 1 of the assignment, ongoing as required
Visa: U.S Citizens and Gre.en .Card holders preferred
Job Description:
Consumers Energy is seeking a skilled and dedicated Information Technology Analyst III to join our Gas SCADA team. This role will be an integral part of the team, supporting business partner needs related to the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of a new enterprise-level software solution. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that the software meets the required standards and functions properly before deployment to a production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT):
- Collaborate with business partners to understand requirements and translate them into detailed test plans.
- Execute structured and unstructured test scripts and cases to validate the functionality, performance, and reliability of the new software solution.
- Defect Escalation and Reporting:
- Identify, document, and escalate defects encountered during testing.
- Work closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution of defects.
- Maintain thorough records of issues and resolutions.
- Technical Writing:
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for testing processes, test cases, and results.
- Ensure documentation is clear, concise, and accessible to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Issue Tracking:
- Use issue tracking systems to log, monitor, and ensure all defects and issues are tracked from identification through resolution.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on issue status.
- Status Reporting:
- Prepare and present regular status reports on testing progress, defect resolution, and project health.
- Communicate effectively with business partners, project managers, and other stakeholders.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work with development, quality assurance, and business analysts to ensure cohesive testing and implementation.
- Foster strong relationships with business partners to ensure the software solution meets their needs and expectations.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for improving testing processes and methodologies.
- Stay updated with industry best practices and incorporate them into the testing strategy.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Detail-Oriented:
- Strong focus on meticulous testing and ensuring every aspect of the software is thoroughly evaluated.
- Organized:
- Ability to maintain a structured approach to testing, documentation, and issue tracking, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Strong technical skills with experience in SCADA systems and software development.
- Familiarity with testing tools and methodologies is essential.
- Communication Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey testing results and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Problem-Solving Abilities:
- Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve defects and issues during testing.
Education and Experience:
- Required Education:
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
- Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in IT business systems analysis or related roles.
- Experience with SCADA systems or SCADA development is highly preferred.
Required Skills:
- Test Cases
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Organizational Skills
- Business Requirements
- Project Documentation
Additional Skills:
- Quality Assurance
- Problem-Solving
- Process Improvement
- Business Writing
- Process Design
- Customer Service Orientation
- Technical Specifications
Client: CMS Energy
Job Title: Sr. Information Technology Analyst III / User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
Position Type: Hybrid (On-Site/Remote)
Hybrid (Remote + On-Site Work Location): Jackson, MI Hybrid: Onsite Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays; Remote Wednesdays and Fridays required from day 1 of the assignment, ongoing as required
Visa: U.S Citizens and Gre.en .Card holders preferred
Job Description:
Consumers Energy is seeking a skilled and dedicated Information Technology Analyst III to join our Gas SCADA team. This role will be an integral part of the team, supporting business partner needs related to the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of a new enterprise-level software solution. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that the software meets the required standards and functions properly before deployment to a production environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT):
- Collaborate with business partners to understand requirements and translate them into detailed test plans.
- Execute structured and unstructured test scripts and cases to validate the functionality, performance, and reliability of the new software solution.
- Defect Escalation and Reporting:
- Identify, document, and escalate defects encountered during testing.
- Work closely with development teams to ensure timely resolution of defects.
- Maintain thorough records of issues and resolutions.
- Technical Writing:
- Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for testing processes, test cases, and results.
- Ensure documentation is clear, concise, and accessible to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Issue Tracking:
- Use issue tracking systems to log, monitor, and ensure all defects and issues are tracked from identification through resolution.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders on issue status.
- Status Reporting:
- Prepare and present regular status reports on testing progress, defect resolution, and project health.
- Communicate effectively with business partners, project managers, and other stakeholders.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work with development, quality assurance, and business analysts to ensure cohesive testing and implementation.
- Foster strong relationships with business partners to ensure the software solution meets their needs and expectations.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for improving testing processes and methodologies.
- Stay updated with industry best practices and incorporate them into the testing strategy.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Detail-Oriented:
- Strong focus on meticulous testing and ensuring every aspect of the software is thoroughly evaluated.
- Organized:
- Ability to maintain a structured approach to testing, documentation, and issue tracking, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
- Technical Proficiency:
- Strong technical skills with experience in SCADA systems and software development.
- Familiarity with testing tools and methodologies is essential.
- Communication Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey testing results and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Problem-Solving Abilities:
- Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve defects and issues during testing.
Education and Experience:
- Required Education:
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, Business, or a related field.
- Experience:
- 2+ years of experience in IT business systems analysis or related roles.
- Experience with SCADA systems or SCADA development is highly preferred.
Required Skills:
- Test Cases
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Organizational Skills
- Business Requirements
- Project Documentation
Additional Skills:
- Quality Assurance
- Problem-Solving
- Process Improvement
- Business Writing
- Process Design
- Customer Service Orientation
- Technical Specifications