REMOTE ROLE---QA TESTER AT HARRISBURG,PA--LOCAL...

Client: State of PALocation: Harrisburg,PAJob ID: 764081 QA Tester with 4 plus years relevant experience in an agile testing environment; 3 years iOS mobile experience; exceptional written and verbal communication skills is needed. Complete Description*Management prefers in-person interviews (8th floor of The Keystone Building, located at 400 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120), but may consider a virtual Teams interview.**This position is currently remote with possibility of one day a month in the office.**For first day processing, possible badging and to pick up commonwealth-issued equipment candidate must physically report to The Keystone Building, located at 400 North Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120. There is metered, on-street/parallel parking in front of and around the building. PennDOT is not responsible for parking costs.**Management wants candidates local to the Harrisburg, PA Area. Please only submit local candidates.**This position requires someone with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.**Do not resubmit candidates from this req as well as previously released req #s 726123 & 756304.*The QA Tester is a member of a team which plans, constructs, and executes product tests, system tests, unit tests, load tests, volume tests, network tests as well as works with others for release control processes. The more experienced Tester manages, plans, constructs, and executes tests and integrates with release control process.Role Description:• Reviews and understands the Test Team work plan.• Assists in managing and directing Test Team processes.• Anticipates, identifies, tracks, and resolves issues and risks affecting own work and work of the Test and/or Application Teams.• Develops contingency plans as necessary.• Researches problems before approaching the Team Lead or Test Team Lead for assistance.• Assists or guides Testers as needed.• Develops understanding of system business requirements supported by the Test team• Assists Application Teams to plan and execute component and assembly tests.• Participates in assembly or product test execution as required.• Defines product test plans and criteria for acceptance.• Develops, updates, and maintains testing standards and procedures.• Resolves testing process questions / issues.• Assists in the planning, creation, and control of the test environments.• Conducts inspections; resolve issues.• Coordinates and executes assembly or product tests with the Test Team, Application Team and the Program Manager.• Assists Team Lead or Test Team Lead in monitoring estimated-time-to-complete• (ETC) and actuals for assigned tasks.• Works with Test Team members to enhance their testing skills and build technical and Updates and tests release installation procedures.• Generally aware of new developments in industry and processes and ability to apply to work as appropriate.• Determines time estimates and schedule for work efforts.• Defines and utilizes entry / exit criteria for testing.• Schedules the design of structured walk-throughs or inspections; resolve issues.• Works with users to ensure that solutions meet business requirements.• Anticipates and resolves issues specific to the team.• Determines time estimates and schedule for own work and resolve issues in a timely manner.• Identifies and tracks issues, risks, and action items.• Creates test models for product test and release control (plans, data, and scripts).• Conducts structured walk-throughs• Executes assembly or product tests.• Meets time estimates for assigned tasks.• Communicates accurate and useful status updates.• Follows quality standards.• Able to work in a team environment• Completes assigned tasks.• Exceptional communication skills; both written and spokenRequired/Desired SkillsSkillRequired/DesiredAmountof ExperienceAgile method software testing experienceRequired4YearsiOS Mobile experienceRequired3YearsDemonstrated exceptional verbal and written communication skillsRequired0 4 year college degree or equivalent technical studyHighly desired0 Apply tot his job