Test Engineer/Analyst - 60019793

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Test Engineer/Analyst

The Department of Administration's (Admin) Division of Enterprise Applications is seeking a Test/Engineer Analyst to join the team.

We are in growth mode, and it is an exciting time to be a contributing member to SC Enterprise Information System (SCEIS)!

SCEIS is the backbone of our business processes and ultimately empowers decision makers to improve government for the citizens.

If you enjoy working at the intersection of people, process, and technology, and motivated by a fast paced, multi-tasked and transforming environment, then this position could be for you!

In this role you will implement the comprehensive testing strategy, protocol and procedures currently in place across multiple business process areas, systems and environments.

Design, build, and maintain formal test plans and scripts, document testing outcomes, results, defects and resolutions.

Make recommendations for optimal test coverage, methods and techniques to optimize testing efforts.

Responsibilities of the Test Engineer/Analyst:

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, information systems/technology, computer science or a related field and at least two years of experience with functional business/system analysis and information technology support or an associate's degree in business administration, information systems/technology, computer science or a related field and at least four years of experience with functional business/system analysis and information technology support or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Demonstrated progressive experience as a Quality Assurance Test Engineer/Analyst.
• Lead test planning and management for medium to large system implementation projects; technical knowledge and hands on experience configuring and executing test automation tools and frameworks.
• Functional knowledge and experience with business process analysis and modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with capability to process high amount of data to drive strategies and goals.
• Skilled in business process analysis, modeling and documenting end to end business processes for quality assurance testing and scripts.
• Knowledge of capabilities and frameworks for enterprise end-to-end system testing in a multi-system and distributed business model.
• Knowledge of change and release management frameworks.
• Ability to interpret requirements, functional and technical designs and produce testing artifacts.
• Ability to analyze and reduce to logical order highly complex business problems and correlated technical systems and data.
• Ability to develop complex technical test plans and produce and report on results.
• Ability to provide metrics, dashboards and status reports in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to multi-task and deliver results in a fast-paced IT environment.
• Position may require overnight travel.
• Position may be required to work evenings and weekends.
• Position may be required to report to work during emergency situations.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview.

A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant.

Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring.

Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Additional Information

The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment.

Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)