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Post :- 15th Mar 2024
Please review the Skills matrix and place the information in a table at the top of the resume when submitting.
The QA Test Lead will be responsible for overseeing and managing the end-to-end testing of one or more modules in a mult million-dollar Medicaid Enterprise System (MES)/Medicaid Modular Information System (MIMS) project for the State of North Carolina.
Required Skills/Qualifications:
• Strong background in software test management with at least 10+ years of experience as a Test Lead/Test Manager
• Proficient in all phases of testing and types of testing – Functional, non-functional; smoke, sanity, integration, usability, User Acceptance, end-to-end, regression and performance.
• Experienced with managing testing teams of more than 20-25 testers in both SIT & UAT
• Should have 5+ years of experience coordinating several testing teams across various divisions and units of an organization that could be distributed geographically
• Should have 5+ years of experience coordinating with vendors and managing vendor testing teams
• Experience in driving test automation on large programs – how and when to automate, conducting feasibility study and ability to make recommendations
• Strong experience with Waterfall, agile and hybrid project methodologies
• Experience with Cloud testing
• Proficient in Test Management Tools such as Microfocus ALM
• Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Should have working knowledge of JIRA, SharePoint, and ServiceNow
• Effective leadership, communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Strong understanding of quality metrics and excellent reporting skills
Preferred Skills/Qualification:
• Hands on experience in test automation/test automation tools
• Strong knowledge of security, penetration, load, and performance testing
• Experience in Medicaid or Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) projects; Knowledge of CMS seven standards and conditions and MITA frameworks; CMS certification requirements; Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM), Provider (PDM/CVO) experience.
Responsibilities: The Test Lead will
• Lead the entire test management process
• Report to and work closely with the QA Manager in creating and maintaining test plans, test strategies and testing roadmaps, tracking, and reporting on testing progress, quality metrics and milestones
• Manage, direct, and coordinate SIT and UAT teams
• Mentor and guide testing teams on the creation and execution of test cases; Prioritize and assigns test responsibilities to the testing team
• Coordinate and drive test planning sessions; Drive defect management process
• Coordinate with vendor(s) to ensure testing is on track and meets the quality metrics
• Review test scenarios, test cases, and test data for completeness in requirements coverage (RTM)
• Train and guide Business users through UAT; Prepares testing manuals as needed
• Manage and mitigate test/QA-related risks and issues to the program – escalate risks as needed
• Gather, interpret, and present test execution metrics for socialization with steering committees.
• Work with test automation teams to meet the automation goals per the test plan
• Review client requirement and provides feedback
• Reviews and re-evaluates the test strategy to adjust for new information, changing risks, shifting priorities, and schedules
• Oversee quality review of various applications
• Oversee projects to make sure work is scheduled based on priorities, risks and team strengths and assignment of resources across projects
• Assist in test environment setup/teardown, test automation, and exploratory testing
• Provide suitable solutions for issues/errors based on the understanding of the system and client business processes
• Works with clients in evaluating and implementing new technologies and offer strategies for new opportunities
• Assists in formulating QA standards and best practices, organizational policies and processes and strategic plans
• Assists management in setting the direction for quality assurance within the organization
• Assists in recruiting new staff, conducting interviews and evaluate potential candidates
If you are interested, please reply with below details for further evaluation
Your full legal name (Must match with state issued ID or passport)
Phone number
Personal email id (this same id should be used to send E-RTR after submission)
Desired hourly rate (above max advertised rate is not considered):
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Work Status (H1B, EAD, GC, US Citizen), please attach a copy of work authorization:
If H1B, who holds the visa (contact details, please include name, phone number and email)?
If selected, how soon would you be available to start?
Have you ever worked for this client? If so, please provide team name, project name, reason for leaving and when the engagement ended.
Upon selected, employment is subjected to 7-year national criminal background check.
Will you be able to attend In-Person interview (Yes or No)?
Your current address?
Are you available to be on-site at client’s location for the duration of the project?
Note: Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked (regular and overtime hours) by the engaged resource. Do you accept this requirement?
Upon selection, candidate must be able to provide three (3) references from prior engagements before a final decision is made. Do you accept this requirement?
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DHHS IT QA Test Lead (729527)
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount in years
Your actual Experience in years (Please fill all of them)
Experience leading Quality and Testing Teams
Required
7
Knowledge of Enterprise IT Systems and related State or Federal IT procurement, compliance, and contracting policies
Required
7
Experience in Pharmacy Benefits Management (PBM) and/or Provider Data Management (PDM/CVO)
Highly desired
7
Ability to provide project management support and manage the date-to-day vendor and contract activities to ensure that the project meets it planned
Required
7
Experience in work effort estimation
Highly desired
7
Has an understanding of CMS’ Seven Standards and Conditions and the Medicaid program
Nice to have
7
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, function in a fast-paced moving constantly changing, deadline driven environment
Required
7
Proficient use of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Adobe software
Required
7
Skills in persuasion, negotiation, relationship management, conflict resolution, and effective oral and written communication at all levels
Required
7
Ability to lead a team through effective delegation, training, and motivation
Required
7
Detail oriented with strong analytical skills
Required
7