PGC - Tester

PGC - Software Tester

Full-time, hybrid position. Training period is on-site then they'll be expected to work on-site 3 days per week. Only local candidates will be considered.

Interviews will be virtual.

The position of Software Tester 1 supports the PA Game Commissions in testing the specifications and requirements of the Commissions' Pennsylvania Automated License Service (PALS) Systems contract.

The position will maintain the role of tester and be required to develop user acceptance test scripts which may include, but are not limited to: web/internet POS, harvest reporting, IVR systems and full regression testing within an Agile testing environment. The successful applicant must be capable of meeting or exceeding challenging deadlines while performing daily duties that will include:

· Develop, update, maintain and execute test plans, standards, procedures, test scripts and use case scenarios for user acceptance.

· Assist in the planning, creation, and control of the test environments.

· Anticipate, identify and resolve testing process questions.

· Record, verify, log and document testing results.

· Track relevant issues, risks, and action items utilizing Microsoft tracking tools.

· Define and utilize success, entry and exit criteria for testing.

· Work towards departmental and project deadlines.

· Draft & present recommendations and reports to communicate testing results and recommendations, including issue, risk, impact and contingency plans, for approval to team leads, department heads or managers.

· Participate in meetings with department heads, managers, leads or vendors to communicate status, results/recommendations, garner cooperation, resolve problems or implement a mitigation/action plan.

· Additional collateral duties such as maintain requirement traceability matrix, participate in analyzing and evaluating requirements, data mapping and confirmation of data transfers and testing results as they relate to functional specifications.

Skill

Required/ Desired Experience

Application development testing

Required

1 year

College degree or equivalent technical study

Desired

Creating test scripts and use case scenarios for user acceptance

Required

1 year

Ability to complete tasks within established timeline

Required

1 year

Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel

Required

1 year

Microsoft ADO or similar tool

Desired

1 year

Familiarity with testing in an Agile environment

Desired

1 year

Performing business analysis as a primary or collateral duty

Desired

1 year

Validating data mapping requirements

Desired

1 year

Familiarity with data migration strategies

Desired

1 year

Prior Commonwealth experience

Desired

1 year

Prior experience with core agency functions (hunting, fishing, trapping, boating)

Desired

1 year

Requirements

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Application development testing Required 1 Years

Creating test scripts and use case scenarios for user acceptance Required 1 Years

Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel Required 1 Years

College degree or equivalent technical study Required

Microsoft ADO or similar tool Desired 1 Years

Familiarity with testing in an Agile environment Desired 1 Years

Performing business analysis as a primary or collateral duty Desired 1 Years

Validating data mapping requirements Desired 1 Years

Familiarity with data migration strategies Desired 1 Years

Prior Commonwealth experience Desired 1 Years

Prior experience with core agency functions (hunting, fishing, trapping, boating, resource management, conservation) Desired