[Remote] System Testing and Validation Consultant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Emergent Method is hiring a System Testing and Validation Consultant to support organizations and agencies with the testing and validation of large-scale IT systems. The role contributes to requirements testing, functional and regression testing, deployment and defect-resolution activities, documentation, and coordination with development and client teams.

Responsibilities

• Working with varying project tracks to understand, develop, and test product requirements
• Supporting functional testing, deployment activities, defect-resolution processes, and execution of scenarios for test cases, including functional, regression, and smoke tests
• Ensuring components meet technical design requirements, documenting test results, and working with developers and business analysts to interpret functional requirements
• Addressing, triaging, and reporting defects found during testing
• Tracking defect statuses using Jira and helping create dashboards to track item progression
• Hosting meetings with development and client counterparts to resolve issues that occurred while testing
• Creating documentation using Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel
• Reporting statuses to internal management and client teams
• Following documentation to create, edit, and read external interface files

Skills

• We're looking for a flexible, energetic, and proactive problem solver with experience navigating the challenges of supporting the continued development and success of largescale IT systems
• Has a demonstrated ability to organize and form team management processes
• Is able to build and maintain a rapport and work agreement with team members and clients
• Works effectively in a collaborative team environment and proactively shares information to keep team members informed of program progress, issues, and needs
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills
• Takes initiative, follows through, and pays attention to the details
• Experience performing IT application testing and/or user acceptance testing
• Experience in system testing tools such as Jira and Jama
• A demonstrated ability to quickly and accurately review and understand documentation to support testing
• Experience utilizing simple select queries and joins with SQL
• Willingness to learn new skills, adopt new methodologies, and accept feedback
• A basic understanding of Louisiana's corrections programs/systems is preferred
• Experience in the system development life cycle or related work is considered a plus

Benefits

• Bonuses
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Monthly technology and wellness stipends
• Flexible work hours and working arrangements
• Unlimited time off
• Technology equipment
• Financial support and time off for training, conferences, certifications, and other professional development

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