[HYBRID] QA Automation Tester (Software Development Specialist 3)

Office of Information Services

The Office of Information Services (OIS) works to support the business functions and the delivery of health, human, and employment services through the application of information technology. OIS supports the delivery of programs to millions of recipients through the development and round-the-clock operation of automated information systems. Due to the number of end-users and technologies supported, OIS is one of the largest and most complex IT organizations within Ohio state government. Learn more about the Office by visiting the ODJFS OIS webpage .

What You'll Do

As an Automation tester, you will collaborate with cross functional teams to understand application functionality and identify repetitive tests that can be automated using UiPath Studio. You understand test management and defect lifecycles using ALM tools. You will directly contribute to certification of software builds by automating test scripts that are integrated through a CI/CD pipeline, test data management and testing metrics.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assures requirements are defined and approved
• Perform code reviews and ensures agency standards are met
• Work with business area personnel to thoroughly define requirements
• Perform impact analyses to identify interdependencies
• Serve as a technical lead
• Automate test cases to streamline testing process
• Write functional and performance automation scripts using automation tools
• Writes, reviews, and coordinates development of proper documentation
• Coordinate software implementation and deployment tasks

Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Travel: No regular travel expected.

PN(s): 20101948, 20034715

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate must have and identify the following in their application:

OPTION 1:

• Completion of undergraduate core program in computer science or information systems;

AND

• 36 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation
  • Including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

Option 2:

• Completion of associate core program in computer science or information systems;

AND

• 42 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation
  • Including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

Option 3:

• 60 mos. combined work experience in any combination of the following: designing and performing systems analysis, developing and/or modifying programs for computer applications recommending application solutions and/or testing and correcting programs as it relates to testing and implementation and assisting with documentation
  • Including 12 mos. work experience in the primary technology as specified by the agency position description & job posting.

Or

• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Technical & Professional Skills Utilized: Information Technology, Attention to Detail

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio's OCSEA Pay Schedule, Pay Range 35. Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $38.84 per hour). These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Pay Range 35

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

Step 9

Hourly

$38.84

$40.78

$42.74

$44.85

$47.06

$49.36

$51.77

$54.34

$57.13

Annual

$80,787

$84,822

$88,899

$93,288

$97,885

$102,669

$107,682

$113,131

$118,830

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

90 Months