Job Listing Information

Automated Regression Testing 
  • 30-Jul-2021 to 13-Aug-2021 (UTC)
  • Des Moines, IA, USA
  • Full Time
  • Long Term Contract Length
  • 40 Weekly Hours

This is an onsite position with some work from home options. Only submit candidates who are available to work onsite day-1

The Iowa Department of Human Services, Division of Data Management, located at 1305 E. Walnut, Des Moines, IA, is seeking A Testing Resource.  This is an onsite position. 
The Iowa Department of Human Services, Division of Data Management, located at 1305 E. Walnut, Des Moines, Iowa, is seeking A Testing Resource. These resources will get assigned to a newly formed Automated Regression Testing Team.
The Automated Regression Testing Team converts the current WORK SOFT automated test suite to the TOSCA platform and maintains that test suite as we advance.

Automated Regression Tester Role
- Transform business test cases into automated test coverage
- Develop repeatable, fully automated tests using the Tricentis TOSCA tool that will operate without manual intervention
- Provide creative solutions to challenges encountered developing repeatable automation
- Rapidly update tests based on changes in the application
- Contribute to the build-out of lights out automation
- Create test coverage using risk-based testing techniques

Automated Regression Testing Project Goals
- Reduce the one week turn-around time to a maximum of 3 days
- Increase test coverage with an overall reduction in the number of test cases (60%) and expected reduction in turn-around time for full-suite execution
- Provide business and the UAT Team with access to a high level and detailed information on test coverage
- Reduce the time required to maintain test scripts to support changes in the AUTs (Applications Under Test)
- Increase testing validations, including a comprehensive validation of NOAs (Notice of Action)
- Provide comprehensive test coverage across Medicaid Eligibility, FIP, and SNAP

Required / Desired Skills
Experience developing automated test cases using TOSCA or WORKSOFT Thorough knowledge of automated functional regression testing Data driven test - Required 2 Years
development techniques, Object recognition, Test validation, Lights out unattended automation, Following framework and guidelines established  - Required 2 Years
By the QA Leads - Required 2 Years
Ability to transform business test cases into automated test coverage - Required 2 Years
Ability to develop creative solutions, to challenges that arise, developing a repeatable automated test suite - Required 2 Years
Ability to develop basic SQL queries to be used for database validation - Required 2 Years
Demonstrated ability to effectively use third party tools and system utilities - Required 5 Years
Demonstrated ability of high levels of interpersonal and communication skills - Required 5 Years
Ability to work well in a project team - Required 5 Years
Knowledge of Dev/Ops Concepts and continuous testing - Highly desired
Experience with Medicaid Eligibility, 508 testing, and CMS regulations - Desired
Experience working in an Agile project methodologies - Desired 
Knowledge and experience deploying risk based testing techniques - Desired
Experience developing and executing API test cases - Desired
Experience with batch testing – Required