Penndot - TESTASC; QA Tester

Job Title

QA Tester with 4+ years relevant experience in an agile testing environment; 3 years iOS mobile experience; exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

This position is currently remote with a possibility of one day a month in the office. The office is located at 400 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120. Candidates are expected to be local to the Harrisburg area.

• Review and understand the Test Team work plan.
• Assist in managing and directing Test Team processes.
• Anticipate, identify, track, and resolve issues and risks affecting own work and the work of the Test and/or Application Teams.
• Develop contingency plans as necessary.
• Research problems before approaching the Team Lead or Test Team Lead for assistance.
• Assist or guide Testers as needed.
• Develop understanding of system business requirements supported by the Test team.
• Assist Application Teams to plan and execute component and assembly tests.
• Participate in assembly or product test execution as required.
• Define product test plans and criteria for acceptance.
• Develop, update, and maintain testing standards and procedures.
• Resolve testing process questions or issues.
• Assist in the planning, creation, and control of the test environments.
• Conduct inspections and resolve issues.
• Coordinate and execute assembly or product tests with the Test Team, Application Team and the Program Manager.
• Assist Team Lead or Test Team Lead in monitoring estimated‑time‑to‑complete (ETC) and actuals for assigned tasks.
• Work with Test Team members to enhance their testing skills and build technical and application update expertise.
• Be generally aware of new developments in industry and processes and apply them appropriately.
• Determine time estimates and schedule for work efforts.
• Define and utilize entry/exit criteria for testing.
• Schedule the design of structured walk‑throughs or inspections; resolve issues.
• Work with users to ensure that solutions meet business requirements.
• Anticipate and resolve issues specific to the team.
• Identify and track issues, risks, and action items.
• Create test models for product test and release control (plans, data, and scripts).
• Conduct structured walk‑throughs.
• Execute assembly or product tests.
• Meet time estimates for assigned tasks.
• Communicate accurate and useful status updates.
• Follow quality standards.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Complete assigned tasks.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Agile method software testing experience – 4 years required.
• iOS Mobile experience – 3 years required.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills – 4 years required.
• College degree or equivalent technical study (minimum 4 years).