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UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
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Department Overview
As a security first organization, Technology Delivery Services (TDS) is part of the Information Technology (IT) Department. The TDS teams include Information Security, Planning (architecture and PMO), Application Development, HR & Payroll Development, Infrastructure, and Client Services teams. We maintain an innovative, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
Position Summary
Drives automated and manual testing including white (unit) and black box testing, build acceptance, integration, regression, functional and performance testing for a Pension Administration System. Experience allows for a quick identification of the best way to test a feature. Plans and implements automated tests (unit, integration, API, GUI) vertically across test pyramid that compliments each other. Sets up and configures tools/infrastructures that support test automation. Champions QA test automation risk assessments and best practice techniques.
Key Responsibilities
40% Automated and Manual product testing including smoke, functional, regression, system integration/acceptance (end-to-end), load, performance, security. Track defects and test cases via testing tools like Jira.
30% Designing, implementing, and running automation architectures and processes using a variety of tools. Creating automated test scripts that exercise web services and API’s.
20% Translate requirement specifications and customer usage of products and cross-functional dependencies of components into effective Test Plans & Test Cases. Reporting defects and verifying bug fixes and new features. Communicating issue status and risks. Participating on scrum teams.
10% Defining the best areas to automate to ensure appropriate test coverage. Analyze requests for new software upgrades and enhancements and guide the migration of updated software from testing environments to production.
Experience
Required Qualifications
* Min 5 years of related IT work experience.
Skills and Abilities
Required Qualifications
* Comprehensive knowledge of software functions and analysis.
* Understanding of the design, development and analysis of software with in-depth skills associated with testing, implementation and analysis.
* In-depth skills of software testing, both manual and automated testing.
* Understands compliance requirements for applicable industry or agency standards.
* Knowledge of the ISO standards and the Compatibility Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) model.
* Thorough knowledge of other areas of IT.
* Thorough knowledge of software function and analysis.
* Thorough understanding of and experience with the use of automated testing tools and ability to perform automated QA procedures.
* Skills in software lifecycle management.
* Ability to create and track the release improvement process to be applied across all IT domains.
* Demonstrated test automation scripting using Perl, JavaScript, Python, Ruby or other scripting language.
* Experience initiating new projects related to release management.
Preferred Qualifications
* Demonstrated knowledge of the use of automated test tools, including skills to write and perform automated QA testing.
* Interpersonal skills in order to work with both technical and non-technical personnel at various levels in the organization.
* Ability to elicit and communicate technical and non-technical information in a clear and concise manner.
* Self-motivated, ability to learn quickly, meet deadlines, works independently and as part of a team and demonstrate problem-solving skills.
* In-depth knowledge relating to the design, development and analysis of software.
* Knowledge of department processes and procedures.
* In-depth skills of software testing, both manual and automated with experience with .NET and mobile apps. Prefer Jenkins experience.
Education
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Job Title
QA Release Mgmt Analyst 3
Job Code
006938
Salary Grade
Grade 23
Hiring Payscale:
$110,000 – $130,000
Full Salary Range:
$85,800 – $158,200
The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the PAY SCALE is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.
The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This position is eligible for fully remote from within California. If you do not live in CA currently, you must indicate that you are willing to relocate. No exceptions.
HOW TO APPLY
Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.
APPLICATION REVIEW DATE
The first review date for this job is (11/21/2023). The position will be open until filled.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position.
Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
EEO STATEMENT
The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
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