IT Quality Assurance Tester III

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

The Quality Assurance Tester III for Oracle HCM supports the quality assurance activities for Oracle Human Capital Management (HCM) applications. This role focuses on executing test cases, participating in test planning, validating system functionality, and collaborating with technical and business teams to ensure high‑quality HR, Payroll, and Benefits solutions. The Tester III contributes to comprehensive test coverage, identifies and documents defects, and provides recommendations that support release readiness and ongoing improvements to QA processes.

In this role, the QA Tester III ensures comprehensive testing coverage for critical business processes and customizations, drives timely and effective defect resolution, and maintains a high standard of quality for production releases. The QA Tester III is accountable for completing all testing activities for Oracle HCM quarterly updates on schedule, delivering thorough readiness reports, and proactively communicating risks and results to stakeholders.

Success in this position also involves advancing test automation, reducing manual testing effort, fostering strong stakeholder satisfaction, and leading continuous improvement initiatives that enhance QA practices and outcomes.

ORGANIZATIONAL

SUMMARY:

Located in the vibrant and diverse Tampa Bay region of Florida's gulf coast, the University of South Florida (USF) is a Preeminent State Research University with campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Rated as one of the top places to live in the U.S., Tampa Bay offers a high quality of life, year-round sunshine, and easy access to top-rated entertainment.

USF is one of the nation's largest public universities, serving more than 50,000 students with an annual budget of $1.8 billon. Over the past five years, USF has been the fastest-rising university in the nation, public or private, on the U.S. News and World Report's list of best universities, which it ranks as the 44th best public university in America.

USF is proud to be an innovating partner within the Tampa Bay region, listed by Forbes as the top emerging tech city in the country.

USF Information Technology (USF IT) provides technology services and support for the University of South Florida. The IT team, led by the Vice President and CIO, provides the following services:
Administrative Services, Client Support, Communication Services, Teaching and Learning, Analytics and Reporting, Mobile and Web Services, Consulting Services, Cybersecurity Service and Research Technologies. For more information, please visit:
Information Technology | University of South Florida (usf.edu)

ADDITIONAL INFO FOR APPLICANTS:
The selected candidate must have current work authorization in the United States. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

USF offers GREAT BENEFITS to full time employees!!

* Medical Insurance

* Dental Insurance

* Vision Insurance

* Paid Vacation Days

* Paid Sick Days

* 11 Paid Holidays

* Various Retirement Options, including 401K employer match

* Tuition Assistance (available for yourself, spouse, partner or dependent)

For more information about your total compensation package and other USF benefits, please visit:
Work at USF

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No.

1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No.

1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future.

The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more .edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

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