Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develops, builds, and executes automation plans, strategy, and scripts using Rational Functional Tester integrated with Rational Quality Manager (RQM) for mainframe applications and web based applications;
- Analyzes business requirements, functional and technical designs to develop test strategy for assigned projects;
- Provides project related estimates for assigned tasks;
- Conducts testing to ensure that all CSB-IT systems, products, and services meet minimum standards and requirements;
- Creates manual functional test plans, including test cases, test scripts and test data for assigned projects;
- Acts as technical expert and information resource concerning assigned areas;
- Facilitates support for acceptance testing efforts;
- Creates and maintains a reusable test script library using specified templates in Rational QM;
- Reports project task status to the CSB-IT Test Team Supervisor, appropriate lead and/or project manager;
- Promotes the utilization of current governance processes and tools;
- Provides requested weekly/bi-weekly/monthly reports and regular updates to CSB-IT Test Team Supervisor;
- Recommends new/improved testing practices and procedures;
- May provide guidance and training with reference to test automation and scripting languages to Test Team staff;
- Assists other IT staff with test related tasks;
- Performs related duties as assigned;
Job Requirements:
- Extensive knowledge of SDLC and Testing Methodologies;
- Thorough knowledge of Automation Scripting using Rational Functional Tester or similar tool;
- Thorough knowledge of testing and reporting procedures and practices;
- Solid Mainframe testing experience;
- Knowledge of Java, C++, Python or other coding language a plus;
- Prefer knowledge of the Child Support Enforcement systems and Child Support requirements;
- Ability to identify and resolve problems or assist in the development of creative solutions, when necessary;
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
- Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with colleagues.