Become A Functional Tester

* Serves as a Jr
* Level Functional Test Engineer (Dev04) for the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-“Army (IPPS
* A). Works under minimal supervision, performs relatively routine tasks related to (functional, 508 Compliance, regression, performance, load, end-to-end, information assurance, integration, and security) testing of IPSS
* A ERP using manual and automated test tools.
* Writes test procedures.
* Investigates and analyzes test failures.
* Builds and maintains automated regression test suites and integrates them into build processes.
* Works with the Senior Test Lead to ensure test processes and procedures are followed.
* Strong understanding of software testing techniques and methods
* Solid quality assurance background
* Update/maintain Detailed Test plans
* Develops test scenarios and test scripts
* Traces requirements to test cases to ensure coverage for full system integration test
* Ensures functional and technical requirements are met through system testing, regression testing, performance testing, system interface testing, and security testing activities
* Designs, develops and executes reusable test cases and procedures based on requirements relevant to automated test planning and creation using HP Quality Center/HP ALM
* Identifies, creates and secures test data as necessary
* Performs functional administration, configuration, and utilization of testing tools
* Collects, tracks and reports test metrics and briefs leadership on test status
* Support the development of the Contractor's Test Management Plan (TMP) that define the approach, processes, and procedures that integrates with and supports the
* Government's Integrated Test and Evaluation (T&E) approach and Test and Evaluation
* Master Plan (TEMP)
* Maintains the Requirements Traceability Verification Matrix (RTVM) with imbedded
* Testability Matrix that maps test methods and events, test scripts, scenarios, and test results to the applicable requirement, to include test-related artifact changes
* Execute data validation process using DataStage
* Analyze data validation and perform root cause analysis in Oracle database

* Create test models for testing (plans, data and scripts) including the identification, collection and/or creation of test data
* Develop, update and maintain quality testing standards and procedures
* Assist in the planning, creation and control of the test environment(s)
* Facilitate and/or participate in structured walk-through and peer reviews
* Participate in the coordination and execution of release testing
* Determine and meet time estimates and schedules for testing efforts

* Adapts existing methods and procedures to create possible alternative solutions to **moderately** **complex** problems.
* Understands the strategic direction** set by senior management as it relates to team goals.
* Uses **considerable judgment** to determine solution and **seeks guidance** on **complex problems** .
* Primary upward interaction is with **direct supervisor
* May interact with peers and/or management levels at a client and/or within Accenture.
* Determines methods and procedures** on new assignments with **guidance** .
* Decisions often impact **the team in which they reside** .
* Manages **small teams and/or work efforts** (if in an individual contributor role) at a client or within Accenture

* Define the test strategy for customer requirements to include designing, writing, and executing automated test cases developed in Rational Functional Tester that define specific test criteria and the expected results to be achieved (45%)
* Identify, analyze and document all programming errors and operational characteristics that are inconsistent with stated requirements and design specification goals for the given program, application or set of applications (20%)
* Verify and validate resolutions to problems (15%)
* Attend requirements analysis working sessions along with design reviews and working sessions, when applicable, to gain a thorough understanding of the intent of the requirements and software system design.
* This knowledge will be essential for producing and reviewing test plans, test cases and procedures (10%)
* Provide focus to specific product areas and assume responsibility for assuring all documentation is in synch with product.
* Determine validity of final system with respect to user needs and requirements (10

* Experience in Software testing life cycle including as Unit Testing, Functional Testing, Integration Testing, Regression Testing, Performance/ Load Testing, System Testing, Smoke, Sanity and User Acceptance Testing, Defect Management
* Core duties include the following test related functions: Experience in applying Testing Methodologies, create test plans, create test scripts, execute manual test scripts, document results, and execution of test scenarios in the Oracle Application
* Should have functional knowledge of Federal Oracle Financials R12.
* Knowledge of test tools such as HP UFT (QTP), HP QC, AUTOSYS, MS Office, and TOAD, etc.
* Strong organizational skills including good time management, prioritizing tasks, estimating activities, and meeting deadlines.
* Must effectively prioritize own work and the work of their team
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Able to communicate technical issues in a straightforward and concise manner
* Must be able to multi-task and work independently or in a team
* Experience in Defect management, including Defect creation, modification, and tracking, reporting using industry standard tools like JIRA, Share Point, Rational Clear Quest, and Quality Center.
* Qualifications_
* Requires ability to pass CMS background check and meet the residency requirement for having resided in the US at least (3) three out of the last (5) five years
* Required experience_
* BS or equivalent
* yrs related experience, or MS
* yrs related experience
* Minimum 7
* years of testing experience in Oracle Federal Financial Application (AP, AR, and GL), CM, Loans, and Oracle Purchasing.
* Experience in testing new Development and Production Break fixes.
* Experience in testing interfaces and creating test plans that cover end-to-end testing across Modules.
* Experience with creating SQL queries against Oracle databases.
* Significant prior experience with the standard software development lifecycle (analysis/design, development, testing, implementation, support)
* Proficient experience in executing scripts for Reports, Interfaces, and Extensions
* Experience with submitting jobs in AUTOSYS.
* Preferred experience_
* Having HIGLAS experience is a plus
* LoadRunner or Performance Center
* Experience with defect reporting & analysis and the ability to conduct test risk analysis