Title: ERP Quality Assurance Specialist

Employee Classification: ERP Quality Assurance Spec

Campus: University of North Texas - System Administration

Division: SYS-Information Technology

SubDivision-Department: SYS-Information Technology

Department: SYS-Information Technology-925000

Job Location: Remote

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

System IT is a component of The University of North Texas System. The mission of System IT is simple: to be the best at delivering customer-aligned IT solutions and services. Our services are provided to all member institutions using an IT shared services governance model.

System IT provides the primary technology used by all campuses to support their operations. These include: shared resources of data centers, computing hardware, software applications, network and voice communications, collaboration and productivity capabilities, central web services, risk management, and security and compliance services. As a department, we strive to provide the most professional personnel possible to serve our campus constituents.

The University of North Texas is a state employer offering great benefits, including medical, dental, life, retirement, ample paid time off, and great work/life balance.

Position Overview

The Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for developing and managing test strategies for test data, regression testing, and automated testing, focusing on test architecture, re-usability, stability, performance, scalability, accessibility, and related QA metrics. The purpose of this role is to ensure all enterprise applications are compliant with standards and
are documented. The role is required to develop and maintain a bank of automated tests through interviews and observation with functional users, developers, and analysts, which ensure that enterprise standards are met with all business changes and technical upgrades.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field and 1 year of IT quality assurance/testing experience or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

* Strong communication abilities, conveying information as appropriate for the needs of the audience..
* Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
* Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time.
* Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
* Skill in using analytical software tools, data analysis methods, and other computer applications.
* Skill in analyzing and organizing technical data.
* Skill in identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
* Skill in monitoring/assessing the performance of self or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred experience with PeopleSoft Test Framework
Preferred experience with SQL and PeopleSoft Query
Preferred experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, Finance, and HCM
Preferred Quality Assurance certifications such as ISEB or ISTQB desirable

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Develop and manage test plans that will include approaches for test data, regression testing, and automation methodologies, focusing on test architecture, re-usability, stability, performance, scalability, accessibility, and related QA metrics. 
• Develop, execute, and maintain automated scripts for functional product testing. 
• Develop, execute, and maintain SQL and PS Query scripts to choose testing data and analyze test performance. 
• Assist in root cause analysis and corrective action plans to ensure higher quality test coverage throughout the development and UAT development life cycles. 
• Document and report any defects or issues found in a clear and concise manner. Collaborate with the development and business analyst teams to ensure a timely resolution. 
• Create and maintain documentation of test cases, test plans, and test results, ensuring compliance with project standards. 
• Follow QA standards and promote best practices across teams. 
• Provide hands-on test support when necessary to verify and troubleshoot automated scripts and manual test results. 
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in testing methodologies, tools, and techniques. 

Work Schedule:

Generally M-F, 8am-5pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.