Title: Senior Software Tester (Hybrid Work Schedule)
State Role Title: Salary Non-Specified
Hiring Range: $103,500 - $122,500
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Virginia Retirement System
Location: Virginia Retirement System
Agency Website: www.varetire.org/careers
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Retirement System is seeking a skilled quality assurance professional to serve as a Senior Software Tester. The Senior Software Tester creates and supports strategies, processes, and procedures to guarantee the delivery of high-quality software solutions across multiple teams. This role establishes and enforces optimized quality assurance processes for testing both new and modified software, covering all testing phases and types. This role ensures that quality assurance controls are integrated into every software initiative across teams. Additionally, the position involves hands-on testing of the most complex software scenarios.
Essential duties include but are not limited to:
• Leverages advanced QA knowledge to establish and maintain standards while contributing to a high-performance testing team.
• Assesses and enhances testing strategies and QA methodologies.
• Documents processes and provides training to team members on QA best practices.
• Ensures efficient software testing operations are aligned with industry standards.
• Serves as a technical authority in quality analysis and testable design.
• Leads automation and performance testing efforts to minimize manual testing.
• Suggests improvements to technical standards and processes.
• Collaborates with development teams to ensure timely delivery of functional and high-quality software.
• Creates test plans, traceability matrices, and scripts for intricate projects.
• Designs test scenarios and scripts for thorough testing using non-sensitive data.
• Generates or acquires test data to execute scripts in line with standards.
• Performs testing and QA activities on extensive software projects, documenting results.
• Tracks and reports quality metrics to ensure proper software testing.
• Participates in business discussions and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Analyzes defects to identify trends and root causes.
• Independently manages multiple complex projects.
• Performs other duties and completes assigned projects as requested.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
Five (5) years of progressive experience in software quality assurance or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Considerations
Successful candidates will have:
• Extensive expertise in the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), software testing, and quality assurance methods, with a focus on best practices and methodologies.
• Proven experience testing high-transaction-rate systems, including eCommerce platforms.
• Strong background in implementing proactive testing processes early in the design and development stages, including test-driven development.
• In-depth knowledge of software test methodologies and tools, with hands-on experience across all testing phases (e.g., Unit, System, Integration, Regression, Acceptance) and techniques (e.g., White-box/Black-box, Usability, Data Validation, Pattern Analysis).
• Skills in test planning, script organization and maintenance, defect reporting, and version control. Proven technical proficiency in automated testing tools and simulation techniques.
• Capabilities of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to prioritize tasks for both self and team members.
• Skills in analyzing complex processes, interpreting detailed materials, and creating accurate and comprehensive work plans.
• Experience in Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall development methodologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration in team settings.
• Experience using Selenium for automation
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
VRS is unable to provide sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants must have authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.
The current hybrid schedule for technology employees is 3 days onsite (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) and 2 days remote (Monday and Friday). All employees must be able to work the current hybrid schedule and report to the office as needed on designated remote days.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Email: careers@varetire.org
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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