CDT – Senior QA Specialist | 8+ yrs QA, SharePoint, Web Services, HTML/JavaScript/VBScript, SaaS/Cloud, Microsoft DevOps, SDLC, defect tracking, UAT
About the role
Title CDT - 1x QA Specialist (Snr) - 212 + 100 Days Description A Note on Assignment Type:
This position is currently listed as "Onsite", working 7.25 hours per calendar day, sometime between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (excluding breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive, unless otherwise identified
. Sco
pe Contribute towards testing activities for the delivery and product management life cycle of the CDT project. The resource will be responsible for the following activiti
es: Lead and contribute to in the development of test strategy, preparation of test cases and / scenarios, test scripts, regression test cases and scenarios required to verify solution and system, and testing summary reporting at the end of testing cy clesManage and schedule all test activities including test case development, DevOps maintenance activities, AODA and stress/load tes tingLead team and participate in the execution of test cases and scripts to verify solution. Reconcile, manage, record and track system or functional defects, break/fixes identified during unit, system, functional, business and user acceptance tes
ting
Experience and Skill Set Requir ementsA Note on the VOR Master Service Agre
ement: The VOR Master Service Agreement expires on April 5, 2027, and includes a six (6)-month survival clause, allowing the Statement of Work (SOW) to continue, if operationally required, until October 5, 2027. Extension(s) are only allowed using unused days and/or funds remaining on the contract. No additional funds will be added beyond the maximum contract value and any extension options included in the original SOW. JTS may exercise its option(s) to extend the SOW beyond April 5, 2027, in accordance with the survival clause.The start date is subject to change based on security clearances and contract signing tim elines.Mandatory Requi rements8+ years of demonstrated QA experience, including leading QA teams, defect tracking using a collaborative tool to manage defects and change request and to communicate status of these to all project parti cipantsDemonstrate knowledge and experience in the use and configuration of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms, like Microsoft DevOpsKnowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Lif e CycleExperience coordinating testing activities with project managers and others team membersConceptual skills to see the big picture and assist in integrating QA/testing processes and st
andards
Resumes Evaluation/
Criteria: Criteria 1: Technical Skills -
40 Points Hands on experiences with technologies/platforms such as SharePoint, Web Services, HTML, JavaScript and VBScript, COTS, SaaS and Cloud a pplicationsKnowledge and experience of automation tools and use of version control systems on one or mor e platformsDemonstrate knowledge of regression, data and integration testing with enterprise level applications /solutions.Demonstrate experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests, data testing and systems level integr ation testsDemonstrate ability to extract and retrieve data by using database queries (e.g., SQL)Demonstrate knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life CycleDemonstrate knowledge of structured methodologies for the development, design, implementation and maintenance of a pplicationsDemonstrate experience contributing the testing perspective to other project activities, such as development, integration te sting, etc.Knowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life CycleDemonstrate knowledge and experience in the use of version control systems on one or more platforms, prefer
ably DevOps Criteria 2: Quality Assurance Skills
- 35 Points 8+ years of demonstrated QA experience, including leading QA teams, in defect tracking using a collaborative tool to manage defects and change request and to communicate status of these to all project participantsDemonstrate experience in test management (Test Plan, Test Scenarios, Test Cases and Test Execution), defect management (Defect Life Cycle and Triage) and Test Execut ion ReportingDemonstrate experience in defect tracking using a collaborative tool to manage defects and change request and to communicate status of these to all project participantsDemonstrate experience with User Acceptance Testing and leading initial UAT sessionsDemonstrate experience in planning, organizing and implementing testing efforts at the specified exp erience levelDemonstrate knowledge and experience in the use of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms, like Mic rosoft DevOpsExperience initiating the specification, preparation, implementation and execution of tests, monitor the test results, checking the entrance and exit criteriaDemonstrate experience executing functional tests, non-functional tests and systems level inte gration testsDemonstrate experience with quality assurance principles, practices, tools and structured methodologiesDemonstrate experience creating testing strategy documentation, test plans, test cases and test data for various types and phases of testing, including technical and business function al validationDemonstrate experience in quality assurance and testing, including unit testing, data testing, integration testing, load testing, performance
testing, etc Criteria 3: Business Skil
ls - 20 Points Demonstrate experience working with clients and technical teams to ensure effective resolution of defects and management of change reques ts are completeDemonstrate experience in providing periodic status reports, present test data defects/migration strategy and approach to executives and oth er stakeholdersDemonstrate experience coordinating testing activities with project managers and othe rs team membersDemonstrate experience supporting user acceptance testing and participating in UAT activitiesDemonstrate experience adapting planning based on test results and progress (tweaking the plan) and take necessary actions to compensa te for problemsDemonstrate experience being a team player with a track record for meeting deadlines, with the ability to shift priorities quickly and effectiv ely when neededDemonstrate conceptual skills to see the big picture and assist in integrating QA/testing processe s and standardsDemonstrate excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; and inter
personal skills Criteria 4: Public Sector Exper
ience - 5 Points Previous experience working in Government or Public Sec
tor organizations K nowledge Transfer W hat needs to be KTAll documentation relating to the technology designs and technology knowledge specific to the candidate’s assignment All information gathered while working with vendors and internal solutions to be shared Any best practices, work around, lessons learned
must be documented To whomProject M
anag er/Team Members When1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation in DevOps Wiki and boards throughout the duration of the
project life cycle. This position is currently listed as "Onsite", working 7.25 hours per calendar day, sometime between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (excluding breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive, unless
otherwise identified Must Have:8+ years of demonstrated QA experience, including leading QA teams, defect tracking using a collaborative tool to manage defects and change request and to communicate status of these to al l project participantsHands-on experiences with technologies/platforms such as SharePoint, Web Services, HTML, JavaScript and VBScript, COTS, SaaS and Cloud applicationsDemonstrate knowledge and experience in the use and configuration of automated test tools and version control systems on one or more platforms, like Microsoft DevOps Demonstrated experience working with clients and technical teams to ensure effective resolution of defects and management of change requests are completeKnowledge and experience in the use of version control systems on one or more platforms, prefe rably Microsoft DevOpsKnowledge and experience in all phases of the Systems Development Life CycleExcellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills; organizational, creativity and perseverance skills; verbal and written communication skills; an
d interpersonal skills