Quality Assurance Specialist Levels 1- 2

Description

Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist Level 2
Salary Range: $75,589 - $105,825
Hay Points: 406 HAT
Dept/Div: Information & Warehouse Mgt
Supervisor: Lead, Middleware
Location: 2 Broadway and other locations as required
Hours of Work: 9:00 AM -5:30 PM (7.5 hours/day) or as required
Deadline: Open until filled
This position is eligible for telework which is currently two days per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire.

The primary purpose of this position is to plan for and execute the functional, non-functional and performance testing of applications and systems prior to deployment to ensure they are operating according to specifications and free of errors. This role may serve as test lead on large, complex projects overseeing all the testing responsibilities.

• Provides expertise in a specialized discipline of testing (such as automation or performance testing) or a specialized testing tool. Provides guidance and leverages their expertise in this area of specialization.
• May serves as test lead on large, complex projects overseeing all the testing responsibilities, performance strategies and script coverage throughout the SDLC.
• Prepares test scripts, manages test data, executes tests and documents results to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of processes.
• Participates in the review of design, and configuration deliverables as input to test case development and performance script development.
• Evaluates, develops and/or manages tools or techniques used to support more efficient and effective testing.
• Contributes to the initial project design phase of a project(s), providing input on test plans, estimates, and test strategies for a project(s), working closely with clients and IT colleagues.
• Reviews and approves requirements as testable for large and/or complex projects and ensures they are captured in the testing tool.
• Mentors and develops more junior QA testing colleagues to contribute to their technical development
• Proposes and develops standard test methods, for review by management.
• Executes test cases, compares results to requirements and reports defects to development, with limited guidance, to improve future processes.

Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge of technical skills, principles, practices and procedures of testing methodologies, and a working knowledge in planning, designing and conducting a QA review and inspection. Understanding of different modes of testing such as Development, QC, SIT and UAT. Familiar with software test tools such as ALM, Jira, LoadRunner, Katalon etc. Familiar with Software Test Life Cycle (STLC) documentation (Test Plans, Scenarios, Cases, Scripts and Reports).

Typical candidates will possess 5+ years of relevant experience (such as in development, process methodology, IT systems) and a BA/BS Degree or equivalent experience.

As an employee of MTA Headquarters, you may be required to complete an annual financial disclosure statement with the State of New York, if your position earns more than $101,379 (this figure is subject to change) per year or if the position is designated as a policy maker

Qualified employees can submit an online application by clicking on the 'APPLY NOW' button from either the CAREERS HOME page or the JOB DESCRIPTION page.
For instructions on completing the online application, go to the MTA intranet site and click on the PeopleSoft Information hyperlink. From there select the User Guides hyperlink to gain access to the "Viewing/Applying for Jobs On Line" guide under the Recruiting section of the page.

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities.

The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.