Project Assistant (System Test Lead), G-NS (EQ G25)

Eight years of professional experience in quality assurance testing. At least one year of this experience must have been utilizing testing automation. One year of the experience must have been at a supervisory level.

OR

An associate's degree and six years of the required experience as described above.

OR

A bachelor's degree and four years of the required experience as described above.

OR

A master's degree and three years of the required experience as described above.

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Test Manager, G-27, the System Testing Lead, G-25, will be responsible for managing the technical testing activities to ensure application quality and performance. The incumbent will supervise a team of System Testers and System Tester Support staff.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Defines comprehensive test plans outlining objectives,
resources, and schedule for testing activities.

• Verifies the team has necessary resources to execute the
testing activities.

• Ensures the testing aligns with the requirements and testing
objectives of the project.

• Collaborates with project managers to develop testing
schedules.

• Identifies the testing strategy and scope for automated and
manual testing.

• Guides their team to develop detailed test designs, test
cases, and test scripts.

• Utilizes appropriate tools for automated testing, and adjust
the tools, as needed.

• Provides support to the team for automated and manual test
scripting.

• Oversees the defect lifecycle and configures any new fields or
workflows related to defects.

• Monitors progress and provides updates and status reports to
the Test Manager for system testing activities.

• Manages external interface testing, validates both inputs and
outputs between the two systems.

• Manages regression testing for upgrades, patches, hot fixes,
security updates, etc.

• Performs the full range of supervisory activities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments Hours of the position will be discussed at the time of interview, including questions regarding Flextime, AWS/Compressed Workweek, and Telecommuting.

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Name Karen Thompson

Telephone (518) 485-1033

Fax

Email Address dmv.sm.TSIHiring@dmv.ny.gov

Address

Street 6 Empire State Plaza

Swan Street Building

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12228

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