DAS OB: Quality Assurance Specialist 3 ​/ QA 3

Job Responsibilities

The individual in this position will be responsible for developing and executing test scripts under the direction of a UAT Release Lead for major and minor releases each year.

• Understand and effectively communicate the new or modified features and functions introduced in assigned releases as defined in Functional Design Documents.
• Effectively communicate all questions to the UAT Release Lead; respond appropriately.
• Build positive relationships with UAT Release Leads and Team Members. Support UAT Release Lead in the distribution of test responsibilities with Stakeholder Agency UAT test leads and team.
• Support successful release resource capacity and schedule targets.
• Monitor and report individual resource metrics to track productivity and release schedule compliance.
• Prepare and submit weekly status reports.
• Support DAS UAT Automation Test Lead for appropriate automation of new test scripts/scenarios.
• Develop and execute manual and automated test scripts. Participate in regular meetings to triage defect resolution, coordinate and track retesting activities, and ensure schedule and quality compliance.

• Experience in developing and executing test scripts for software releases.
• Strong understanding of Functional Design Documents and ability to communicate new or modified features effectively.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with UAT Release Leads and team members.
• Ability to monitor and report on resource metrics and ensure schedule compliance.
• Experience in preparing and submitting status reports.
• Proficiency in both manual and automated testing.

• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with various stakeholders.
• Experience in supporting automation of test scripts/scenarios.
• Strong problem-solving skills to triage defect resolution and coordinate retesting activities.