- Required Qualifications
A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or four (4) years of equivalent work experience is required.
The Department requires the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position:
- Strong technical skills, including experience in automated testing tools, scripting languages, and software development methodologies;
- Proven experience coordinating with external vendors and managing vendor relationships;
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills;
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders and communicate complex technical concepts in an easily understood manner; and
- Experience working with a structured Project Management Office (PMO).
NOTE: In addition to the above list, the selected Candidate must successfully complete a Level II Background Check.
​Preferred Qualifications
The Department prefers the Candidate to have the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position:
- Develop, implement, and maintain QA strategies, policies, and procedures that ensure the quality and reliability of software products;
- Lead and mentor a team of QA engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment;
- Oversee all aspects of the QA process, including test planning, test case design, test execution, and defect management;
- Continuously improve QA processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, leveraging automation and other advanced testing techniques;
- Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors regarding quality assurance matters;
- Ensure that vendors adhere to established quality standards and contractual obligations;
- Coordinate with vendors to conduct joint testing activities, resolve issues, and implement corrective actions;
- Evaluate vendor performance regularly and provide feedback to improve product quality;
- Work closely with product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and ensure they are fully tested;
- Participate in design and code reviews to provide a QA perspective;
- Communicate quality metrics, testing progress, and product readiness to senior management;
- Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in software testing and quality assurance;
- Lead the implementation of automated testing frameworks and tools to enhance testing efficiency;
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues that may arise during testing;
- Ensure comprehensive documentation of test cases, test results, and QA processes;
- Prepare detailed reports on product quality, testing outcomes, and any areas for improvement;
- Experience with Waterfall Methodology is preferred; and
- Certification in Quality Assurance (e.g., ISTQB) is a plus.