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Form of workAttention IT professionals! Are you looking for an opportunity to apply your knowledge in performing unit, system, integration, performance, and regression testing on changes within the information services system and application portfolio? The Department of Revenue (DOR) in Tumwater, WA is looking for an Application and System Tester and needs your help to deliver project management support as well as testing contributions to other high-value efforts in improving the services delivered to the agency and to its customers.
Revenue is a dynamic organization that provides its employees with a remarkable work-life balance, amazing leadership, talented co-workers, and opportunities for learning and growth. DOR's is a culture of respect: We value diverse perspectives and life experiences. We employ and serve people of all backgrounds including people of color, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and veterans. We offer a generous benefits package that includes defined benefit retirement plans; health, dental and vision coverage, deferred compensation plans, and as a public service employee, you may also be eligible for student loan forgiveness.
Visit these links to watch our recruitment video to find out more about our agency and see what our employees say about why Revenue is a great place to work.
Visit these links to watch our recruitment video to find out more about our agency and see what our employees say about why Revenue is a great place to work.
The hiring manager will start reviewing applications February 29, 2024 and will continue to review daily until closed. It is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Please review the opportunity details below and forward this message to others you feel may be qualified.
In the IT Quality Assurance - Journey position within the Planning & Delivery Section/Test Team, you will serve strategic and tactical purposes in maintaining a high-quality revenue collection and distribution system and application portfolio.Please review the opportunity details below and forward this message to others you feel may be qualified.
This position contributes and executes rapid, repeatable Quality Assurance services on Revenue and cross-agency applications ensuring they are error free and correctly performing. Additionally, you will expose issues early in the System Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to reduce costs, risk, development time, rewrites, and post-production errors.
Here are some of the essential functions you can expect:
- Provides senior level testing approach and planning coverage for agency applications to ensure compliance with predefined plans, security standards, and performance needs.
- Creates tests artifacts, including test plans, user stories, and test scenarios.
- Validates business requirements are met and facilitates UAT with end-users, when appropriate.
- Develops and executes test automation, test scripts, or manual tests to expose application issues, including the use of the C# development language, or the Selenium Test Automation Suite in order to eliminate or reduce production release errors.
- Performs advanced testing techniques verifying deployment, system testing, and devise verification on complex revenue processing systems and applications.
- Creates, executes, and records test results in direct support of project sponsors and test content management.
A bachelor's degree in information technology software development or related field AND at least one year's experience with development, installation, configuration, customization of the .NET technologies.
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At least three years' experience in a software testing environment using iterative (agile-like) methodologies AND demonstrated experience in:
- Azure Dev Ops, Visual Studio, .NET technologies.
- Testing a COTS implementation (i.e., Enterprise Resource Planning, Customer Relationship Management).
- Information technology components such as networking (i.e., server and database tiers), operating systems and MS Office applications.
- How application languages and database are used to create information systems.
- Performing development using at least one of the following:
- C# .NET.
- ASP.NET.
- VB.NET.
- Power Shell Scripting.
- Update your online profile in detail, as it will be used as your resume.
- Attach a cover letter explaining your interest and qualifications.
*Failure to complete your application or attach your cover letter, may result in the disqualification of your application.*
To take advantage of Veteran's preference, please attach your DD-214, member 4 long form, or your NGB-22. Please blackout your social security number and date of birth before attaching.
Questions?
Hello, my name is Patrick and I will be assisting with this announcement. As a 20-year Army veteran, I understand the difficulty finding an enjoyable career with a work-life balance. At Revenue, we pride ourselves connecting talented individuals with opportunity and would like to answer any questions you have. Please contact any part of the Staffing team at Jobs@dor.wa.gov or give me a call (360) 704-5738.
The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for six months.
For current Department of Revenue employees and union members of the WPEA, current promotion rules will apply if selected.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).
The Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful, inclusive culture for people with disabilities, as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply.Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).
If you need help during the application process, please call the Human Resources Office at 360-704-5731. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. Employment Type: Full Time - Permanent
