User Acceptance Tester

ANGARAI - Project Management firm based out of College Park, MD.

ANGARAI is a professional management firm that is driven by excellence. We provide ample opportunities for growth in a challenging, yet closely-knit atmosphere. Our key focus is on providing holistic solutions that is a win-win for both the Client (State, Federal, or Private) and us.

Job Description:

ANGARAI is looking for a highly competent User Acceptance Tester (UAT) to support a public sector Client.

Major Roles and Responsibilities:

The User Acceptance Tester (UAT) will be responsible for the following activities:

• Lead end-users and clients for application modernization testing to conform to real-world tasks as needed for business operations that can be performed using the software.
• Provide functional and technical guidance to each Program Manager as they navigate the UAT process.
• Provide best practices when using quality test scripts created by the vendor, based upon user story adaptation, business requirements, and iteration release.
• Assist Program Subject Matter Experts and leaders as part of the team, serving as a bridge and liaison between the vendor and agency.
• Participate in the acceptance testing process throughout the development of UAT for each Program area tested.
• Gather and understand requirement documents, user stories, decision design documents, and other product information to assist in defining acceptance criteria.
• Participate in program level sprints in preparation for UAT. In some cases, UAT may take place after more than one sprint.
• Develop UAT test cases by working with the Program Manager and Staff.
• Provide insight on robust test script development and performance expectations for each program based upon the program level requirements.
• Create testing tools as needed for Program-specific needs using MS Access, MS Excel Macros, other third-party efficiency tools.
• Create or utilize tools to record user validation of artifacts tested.
• Participate in User Acceptance Testing and Regression Testing which may be a part of each program's testing plan based upon the system environment and the program's business requirements.
• Provide suggestions for User Acceptance Testing processes and guidance using standard documentation for each program.
• Interact with the Program Specific user requirements before release to production to see if any features have been overlooked or if it contains any bugs.
• Manage the final sign offs on iterations and products for use by users and product owners.
• Adhere to a pre-established documentation and storage process for each Program, assuring complete UAT documentation is captured and stored, with appropriate document permissions.
• Perform special projects and related duties as assigned by the Client PMO Director.

Minimum Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Information Systems
• At least (5) years of experience managing User Acceptance Testing.
• At least (7) plus years of experience in testing (Integration, Regression, User Acceptance Test) Software applications, COTS, SaaS products.
• Exhibits a clear understanding of UAT processes, conditions for acceptance, and definitions of complete for each area of UAT Testing at the Program Level
• Ability to plan, organize and accomplish multiple assignments simultaneously, assuring prompt attention, in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand and interpret software requirements and know the process transformation of business rules into detailed documentation and validate through system functionality.
• Expertise in analyzing Program-specific information which drives appropriate recommendations for testing using appropriate data analysis tools.
• Ability to document and escalate software problems and to recommend solutions in a timely fashion.
• Ability to listen actively and communicate effectively- orally, in writing, and according to established communication pathways.
• Capability and follow-through to prepare accurate, concise, and informative reports.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.