SQL Server Quality Assurance Tester

3 weeks ago


Austin, United States Allied Consultants, Inc. Full time

Founded 32 years ago, Allied Consultants, Inc. is an Austin-based firm and premier provider of technical and business staffing solutions for the State of Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced SQL Server Quality Assurance Tester to be a key resource on a technical services team for our client, the Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS).


**ERS is currently under a hybrid model, which involves at least 2 days in the office, and the other days working from home (Days to be in office to be negotiated with your manager).


Full remote exceptions will be considered for candidates with demonstrated ability to deliver.


If remote is determined by ERS to not be delivering successfully, hybrid on premise will be expected.**


Responsibilities

Performs highly advanced testing and analysis of client production systems and applications. Responsible for the development, validation, execution and documentation of test plans and test scripts, including unit testing, comparison testing, regression testing, integration testing, and performance testing. Responsible for testing and automating testing of large amounts of data in SQL Server database. Works closely with Business Analysts, Production Control and Operations, and Development throughout the design and execution of test plans. Works under the general supervision of the Quality Assurance Manager of Information Systems with moderate latitude for use of initiative and independent judgment.


Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

  • Develops detailed test plans for complex computer applications.
  • Reviews user requirements and works to resolve discrepancies and clarify processes.
  • Writes and edits detailed test cases based on business user requirements and functional specifications.
  • Employs automated testing tools to perform functionality testing, including, functional, regression, and system tests to ensure that product is working as expected.
  • Employs automated tools to test large amounts (millions of records) of data in the SQL Server database
  • Mentors other team members on use of automated functionality testing tools
  • Assists in conducting and coordinating all phases of testing.
  • Assists functional users involved in User Acceptance Testing and helps verify test results.
  • Documents expected and actual test results and records bugs using an automated bug-tracking tool.
  • Identifies issues as a result of testing and coordinates resolution.
  • Documents test status, outcomes and metrics.
  • Assists with coordination and verification of various levels of sign-off.
  • Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.
  • Complies with all applicable agency policies and procedures, including safety and standards of conduct.
  • Performs on-call or scheduled after hours work as required.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the manager of Quality Control.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Attends meetings and calls regularly and punctually.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Experience in testing PeopleSoft Pension, Benefits Administration and Financials.
  • Experience in testing SharePoint /K2
  • Experience in testing .NET
  • Extensive knowledge of the quality assurance process and techniques over the full software lifecycle.
  • Must be proficient in the use of automated functionality testing tools.
  • Ability to perform testing in a large, highly integrated system.
  • Must possess sound analysis and documentation skills.
  • Must have excellent communication skills to work with all aspects of the IT organization as well as functional users and management.
  • Must be capable of attaining and sustaining the cooperation of other personnel within the agency.


Qualifications

Minimum Years of Experience(Required):

4 - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university. Each year of related experience over the required may be substituted for one year (30 semester hours) of required college credit.

7 - Experience in progressively demanding quality assurance processes and techniques over the full software lifecycle: implementing, upgrading and maintaining.

4 - Experience in using SQL to create queries.

4 - Expert level experience in testing and automating testing of large amounts (millions of records) of data in SQL Server database


Proficient in the use of VB Script and/or other languages used in automated testing


Experience with Microsoft Office products.


Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Overview

Allied Consultants, Inc. is an Austin-based firm which has for 32 years been a premier provider of technical and business professionals to clients in Texas. We are currently seeking an experienced SQL Server Quality Assurance Tester to be a key resource on a technical services team.

Allied Consultants offers its family of consultants excellent rates, a local support staff, and an attractive benefits package which includes medical insurance (Allied shares a percentage of the cost), life insurance, a matching 401(k) plan and a cafeteria plan. Candidates selected for interview will be required to undergo criminal background checks and may be required to complete a drug screen in accordance with Federal and State Law. Offers of Employment are contingent on a successful background check Allied Consultants is an equal opportunities employer.



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