Description
Responsibilities:
· Participate in business requirements walkthroughs.
· Analyze business requirements documentation including Use Cases and non-functional requirements.
· Contribute to the testing strategy and create systems test plan and test suites (including test cases).
· Analyze test data requirements and create appropriate test data to support the test strategy.
· Execute system and user acceptance tests adhering to HSC Test Methodology.
· Verify actual results meet expected results. Examine test databases using SQL. Analyze and log test results. Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system.
· Provide recommendations to the Project Manager as to the acceptance or rejection of any changed system components.
· Weekly reporting on status, progress, and key issue/concerns as directed by the Project Lead or Sr. Project Manager.
· Transfer skills and knowledge to selected OPS staff.
*The resource may be required to do similar work related to the role, for other initiatives within PRSB, as directed by the manager.
Assignment Type: This position is currently listed as "Hybrid" and consultants will be required to work onsite at the work location 3 days a week and 2 days from home. The details of this arrangement will be confirmed with the Hiring Manager.
Extension/Amendment Attestation: These resources will be acquired through the IT Source Resource Pool or VOR Competitive arrangement #Tender_12075 Managed Service Provider for Contingent IT Resources and/or Successor VOR for services all ending April 5, 2026. VOR #Tender_12075 terminates April 5, 2026.
SkillsExperience and Skill Set Requirements
Public Sector Experience
· Demonstrated experience in developing/testing software applications in alignment with public sector regulations and standards.
- Proven ability to navigate public sector project approval processes and deliver solutions that meet government IT compliance requirements.
- Experience working within public sector environments, ensuring that developed applications meet the specific needs and constraints of government clients.
· Strong understanding of public sector enterprise architecture and the ability to produce technical documentation that adheres to government standards.
5 points
Testing Experience
· Recent (within last year) experience in systems testing
- Excellent knowledge of system testing methodology, execute system and user acceptance tests
- Ability to understand and analyze business requirements, and systems response documents, to design and execute test plans to ensure the system functions and meets the business requirements
- Verify actual results meet expected results. * Examine test databases using SQL and JCL. Analyze and log test results. * Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system (e.g. Clear Quest).
· Ability to write test plans and test cases that are well-structured, easy to maintain, and easily understood by both developers and business analysts and clients
35 points
Technology Experience
· Continuous, significant experience as a tester in an MVS/COBOL/DB2 environment
- Significant experience with SQL and JCL
· Experience with, and understanding of, relational databases
25 points
Analytical Skills
· Proven and demonstrable troubleshooting and analytical experience
- Demonstrated excellent problem solving and decision making skills
- Experience analyzing business requirements documentation including Use Cases and non-functional requirements
· Experience analyzing test data requirements and create appropriate test data to support the test strategy
20 points
Communication Skills
· Strong verbal and written communications skills
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Strong consulting skills to engage with all stakeholders
- A demonstrated team player with a track record for meeting deadline
· Demonstrated success in working productively with business clients, developers, and technical specialists such as DBAs
15 points
MUST HAVES:
Recent (within last year) experience in systems testing
· Excellent knowledge of system testing methodology, execute system and user acceptance tests
· Ability to understand and analyze business requirements, and systems response documents, to design and execute test plans to ensure the system functions and meets the business requirements
· Verify actual results meet expected results. * Examine test databases using SQL and JCL. Analyze and log test results. * Document and monitor resolution of system variances using an automated problem management system (e.g. Clear Quest).
· Continuous, significant experience as a tester in an MVS/COBOL/DB2 environment
· Significant experience with SQL and JCL
· Experience with, and understanding of, relational databases