Full Time NYS IES PRD-20241007-384 Level 3 Tester (QA Lead)
Albany, NY (Hybrid)
Outcomes. Delivered.
Voyatek, formerly GCOM Software and OnCore Consulting, delivers outcome-driven technology solutions to public sector agencies and higher education institutions nationwide.
For example, our technology:
Facilitates access to nutritious food for children of mothers participating in the WIC program
Supports first responders in reducing opioid overdoses within their communities
Empowers colleges and universities to identify and thwart financial aid fraud
Equips teachers with valuable insights to identify students requiring additional support
Enhances efficiency for state tax agencies, leading to 99% faster return processing and quicker refunds for taxpayers
With a focus on Tax & Revenue, Health & Human Services, and Justice & Public Safety, Voyatek combines the scale to support large complex projects with the agility and accessibility of a boutique solutions provider. Together, Voyatek and its customers work to improve population wellbeing, create safer communities, and foster a thriving economy.
We're more than a technology company -- we're an outcomes company.
We encourage our employees to think differently, ask tough questions, and relentlessly pursue what's best for our customers and the residents they serve.
We believe that the value of technology is defined by its human impact. If you agree, you've come to the right place.
Voyatek is seeking applicants to occupy the position of Level 3 Tester to join our NYS Integrated Eligibility System Team located in Albany, NY. This role is Hybrid (50%) and is a long term contract, 27 months. The mission of the Integrated Eligibility System (IES) is to enhance the well-being of New Yorkers by transforming health and human service delivery through coordinated business practices, modernized technology, and strategic partnerships. IES will provide eligibility, enrollment, case management, and payment functionality for Health and Human Service programs currently served by the Welfare Management System, Benefits Issuance Control System and other State systems. IES will build on the successful opening of the New York State of Health (NYSoH) by leveraging assets created for the health benefit exchange to modernize the eligibility system for health and human service programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Working for the QA Lead, the Tester Level 3 will manage and oversee quality assurance activities initially related to the Fair Hearings System then move on to other program areas within IES. Manage adherence to the IES Program Level testing strategy, quality assurance processes, artifacts and tools; Manage quality assurance team and deliverables; Liaison with relevant stakeholders, including subject matter experts, users, executive teams, etc. to ensure that projects meet business needs; Oversee adherence to the IES Program Level testing strategy, quality assurance processes, artifacts and tools; Review deliverables from vendors to ensure system testing and delivery are in line with business needs, as described in the requirements; Produce reports to Management and Project teams regarding status of Testing Efforts; Manage test environments, test accounts and test data according to best practices. Manage blended teams of State and vendor resources
Mandatory Qualifications:
Level III- More than seven (7) years of experience working on complex projects with 2 or more years in a leadership role as a Tester
More than seven (7) years of work experience in quality assurance, managing testing across multiple high-profile projects, with complex functional domains, within a matrix organization.
More than five (5) years of work experience reporting and presenting to stakeholders and senior management.
Desirable Qualifications:
At least seven (7) years of work experience developing testing products including test plans, test cases, automated test scripts and defect reporting documentation.
Three (3) to five (5) years of work experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium.
Three (3) to five (5) years of work experience with defect tracking and test planning tools such as Jira, Jira-related plug-ins or HP Application Lifecycle Management/Quality Center.
Three (3) to five (5) years of work experience in java scripting or related programing languages within the context of developing automated test script solutions.
Three (3) to five (5) years of work experience supervising teams of quality analysts.
Three (3) to five (5) years of work experience leading and facilitating meetings, workgroups, etc.
Two (2) years work experience coordinating with, and liaisoning with, performance testing teams or security testing teams.
Three (3) to five (5) years of work experience with creating reports and dashboards for test metrics using Jira or other tool.
Three (3) to five (5) years of work experience managing the defect lifecycle including defect creation, monitoring and status reporting as well as retesting defect fixes.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. This includes, but is not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and geographic location. At Voyatek, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A range for this position would be $70.00-$80.00 per hour.
If you think you are a good fit for us, we encourage you to apply. Check out our career website for all open positions!
Voyatek provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status or domestic violence victim status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, job assignment/placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, rates of pay or other compensation, internship, and training.
