Senior Functional Test Lead

Description

List of tasks to be performed:

• With limited direction, carry out procedures to ensure that Payroll application products and services meet organizational standards and end-user requirements.
• Evaluate and design testing procedures to ensure that software meets established quality standards.
• Develop and write testing scripts and plans to ensure that software functions as expected.
• Prepare complex data sets to test logic, error handling and system workflows.
• Conduct testing of more complex features and verify fixes.
• Monitor and document testing procedures and results are in compliance with required US Government Client Technology Solution Life Cycle (TSLC) standards.
• Functional Testing. Verify that each feature of the software works as specified in the requirements. Key types of functional testing includes:
  • Smoke Testing:
    Quick, initial testing for critical functions.
  • Regression Testing:
    Ensure new code changes haven't broken existing functionality.
  • End-to-End (E2E) Testing:
    Validate complete system/user flows from start to finish.
• Successful candidates will ensure quality software solutions that meet the specified requirements and reduce the risk of errors and customer dissatisfaction.

• Motivated self-starter with excellent analytical, organization, and troubleshooting skills. Ability to invoke logical reasoning to analyze computer processes and results and make deductions based on the information available.
• Deep knowledge of software development cycle and testing methodologies.
• Proficient in running manual tests, and able to recognize when and how to incorporate automated testing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Payroll domain knowledge.
  • Understanding of payroll cycles, tax calculations, deductions, benefits, etc.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
  • Payroll Calculations such as gross-to-net pay, benefits deductions, garnishments, bonuses.
  • Payroll Cycle end-to-end processes such as new hire onboarding, timesheet and HR integration, payroll simulation, paycheck creation, termination/final pay processing.
  • Retroactive calculations and back pay for salary revisions.
  • Basic understanding of accounting related to payroll.
• Experience using AI-driven tools that automatically generate test scripts based on system requirements, user stories, or existing application behavior.
• Attention to Detail. Critical for identifying discrepancies in payroll calculations that could lead to financial penalties or legal issues.
• Problem-Solving. Ability to analyze issues and payroll anomalies, determine if a discrepancy is a system bug or input error, and work with developers to resolve them.
• Strong Communication Skills. Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders, Solutions Architects, Product Owner, Managers and Developers.
• Time Management. Manage testing schedules to meet deadlines and payroll cycles.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Dev Sec Ops
• Agile Scrum
• Version One or equivalent Agile project management software
• Knowledge of and experience with SDLC practices
• Payroll systems and processing
• AI/ML tools (CoPilot, WatsonX, ReDux, others) for code analysis, pattern recognition, or modernization support
• Mainframe knowledge a plus

• A minimum of Thirteen (13) years experience in software development, software quality assurance/control, and/or related field.
• A degree from an accredited College/University in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline is preferred.
• Able to perform all functional duties independently on high-visibility programs, or mission critical aspects of a given program.
• Able to oversee the efforts of direct reporting resources and/or be responsible for the efforts of all staff assigned to a specific job.
• Experience training/mentoring less experienced personnel.
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with formal software testing for complex software applications.
• Extensive experience testing software applications, identifying/documenting defects, and working with developers and end users to resolve defects.
• Extensive experience with multiple defect tracking tools (e.g. Rational, Mercury).
• Extensive experience authoring software-quality-related documentation such as requirements specifications, test plans, test cases, test scripts and test reports.
• Able to obtain Public Trust clearance.
• Excellent communication skills.