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This role is to drive and implement a comprehensive test strategy using appropriate testing tools and techniques. This
role designs and delivers quality tests, automated data testing scenarios, may require development experience in python,
ETL, SQL and others. This role also facilitates knowledge transfers to other testers within the department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To work closely with BSAs and developers to understand and define the system requirements/acceptance criteriaof user stories and upcoming features. To understand the impact of said software on other areas of the system.To identify gaps in the requirements.
• To identify the scope of testing including systems integration and regression testing. To apply test techniques toensure coverage.
• To work with development to ensure a comprehensive and robust suite of automated tests from unit andintegration tests to user journey tests.
• To identify data requirements to satisfy test cases and create and maintain test data.
• To ensure continuous exploratory/manual testing of each functional area/user story against different layers of thesystem such as the web service layer, user interface layer.
• to check outputs including screen, file, and database updates to ensure system effectiveness.
• To ensure comprehensive test strategies are in place for non-functional areas such as performance and load.
• To ensure processes used within the team meet quality standards and champion the use of new practices whereappropriate.
• To discuss and review outputs produced by team members and ensure standards across the team aremaintained.
• To demonstrate working functionality/user stories to the product owner and/or during team showcases.
• To provide input into user story points/estimates.

QUALIFICATIONS:

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law.