Technology Analyst 2

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description The New York State Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) provides operational support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year, supporting more than 4,900 applications for 53 New York State Agencies.Under the direction of the Information Technology Architect 2, the Technology Analyst 2 (Quality Assurance) will be responsible for testing, analyzing, and ensuring that software products, systems, and applications meet the highest standards of quality and performance to meet client agency business needs. The position will develop and implement testing plans, create test cases and test scripts, and document findings. It will report defects and tracks resolutions, utilizing customer focus groups and monitoring ongoing customer feedback to identify product issues to ensure products meet functional requirements before they make it to the user. This position may directly supervise a team of Technology Analyst 1's (Quality Assurance).Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Review and analyze system specifications.
• Develop and execute test plans to ensure that all objectives are met.
• Implement and monitor manual or automated test scripts to assess functionality, reliability, performance, and quality of software products, systems, and applications.
• Evaluate product code according to specifications.
• Create logs to document testing phases and defects.
• Identify and remedy defects within the development process, helping troubleshoot issues.
• Create standards and procedures to determine product quality and release readiness.
• Drive innovation and streamline overall testing processes.
• Identify, isolate, and track bugs throughout testing.
• Report bugs and errors to development teams.
• Identify any potential problems that users might encounter.
• Perform all aspects of verification, including functional, system, regression, and user acceptance testing.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., developers and product managers), ensuring product quality throughout the software development lifecycle and developing effective strategies and test plans.
• Conduct post-release/ post-implementation testing.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• This position may perform the full range of supervisory duties.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Six (6) years of information technology experience, two (2) years of which must be within the discipline of quality assurance.SUBSTITUTIONS:
• Associate's degree with 15 semester credit hours in computer science or a related field substitutes for one year of general information technology experience.
• Candidates in a bachelor's degree program with at least 15 semester credit hours in computer science or a related field can substitute for one year of general information technology experience.
• Bachelor's degree in any field including or supplemented by fifteen (15) semester credit hours in computer science or a related field substitutes for three years substitutes for three (3) years of general information technology experience.
• Bachelor's degree in any field substitutes for two (2) years of general information technology experience.
• Master's degree or higher in computer science or related field substitutes for one year of general information technology experience. Preferred qualifications:
• Preference for candidates holding relevant technology analyst certification, including but not limited to:
• Certified Software Quality Analyst (CSQA)
• Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
• Certified Associate in Software Testing (CAST)
• International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) Certification
• Understanding of software development methodologies, like Agile or Waterfall, and regression testing.
• Knowledge of one or more programming language, like Java or C#.
• Working knowledge of test management software (e.g. qTest, Zephyr) and SQL.
• Strong attention to detail to identify software errors.
• Well-developed analysis and problem-solving abilities, adept at thinking critically about software and its potential flaws to troubleshoot issues.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively document and relay issues to cross-functional teams for resolution.Please note:
• Appointment to this position and continued employment with the agency is contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining New York State residency within six months of hiring.
• Appointment to this position is not final until all agency approvals have been granted.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments ITS will not offer permanent employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the United States on a permanent basis. It is the policy of ITS not to hire F1 or H1 visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.Some positions may require fingerprinting.Some positions may require up to 25% travel and/or lifting up to 50 lbs. Some positions are pending Civil Service approval. Details of position(s) will be described further if you are selected for an interview.If eligible, positions located in New York City will receive an additional $3,400 downstate adjustment location pay with regular annual salary. Positions located in the Mid-Hudson will receive an additional $1,650 adjustment location permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.Benefits of Working for NYS Generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including: Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually
• Up to Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually
• Up to Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF.
• Up to three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional developmentHealth Care Benefits
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional costAdditional Benefits
• New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• And many more.The Office of Information Technology Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage all individuals with disabilities to apply.

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