SDD eXPRS Quality Assurance Analyst

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst to join an excellent team and work to advance their IT operations.

This posting will remain open until filled. This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Applications will be pulled in 2-week intervals from the posting date. This posting may be taken down at any time if there are enough qualified applicants.

The work of this role may be conducted remotely with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. Candidates must reside in the United States to work 100 % remote.

The Office of Information Service’s mission is to deliver technology solutions and services that support Oregon Health Authority and Oregon Department of Human Services in helping Oregonians achieve health, well-being, and independence.

The Oregon Health Authority is committed to:

• Eliminating health inequities in Oregon by 2030
• Becoming an anti-racist organization
• Developing and promoting culturally and linguistically appropriate programs,
• Developing and retaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that represents the diversity, cultures, strengths, and values of the people of Oregon.
• Click here to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision, and core values.

What you will do!

The SDD eXPRS Quality Assurance Analyst will provide analytical and technical support for the operation and maintenance of information systems, design and construct new systems, or modify and enhance existing systems.

Provides information system services to facilitate the proper functioning of the eXPRS programs and daily operations. Support the agency’s mission and program objectives through timely and accurate issue of benefits, including, but not limited to cash, food stamps, child support, provider pay, and medical by ensuring maximum availability of systems to end users. Work with other system staff under Team Lead and/or manager direction to accomplish development tasks supporting various projects and activities.

This position is responsible for all unit, system, and integration testing activities, software development Quality Assurance functions, and documentation of test results. 

What we are looking for!

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: (Please clearly outline how you meet the minimum requirements and special qualifications in your application/resume/cover letter. Failure to do so might disqualify you from consideration)

(a) Four (4) years of information systems experience in Katalon, and/or Selenium automated testing frameworks and Enterprise Level Relational Database Analysis.

OR

(b) An Associate's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field.

AND

two (2) years of information systems experience in Katalon, and/or Selenium automated testing frameworks and Enterprise Level Relational Database Analysis.

OR

(c) A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field may substitute for all of the above.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of Katalon, and/or Selenium automated testing frameworks
• Strong understanding of Relational Database Analysis and Design
• Strong communication and writing skills. Ability to translate user written test scenarios and test cases to automated system tests

Preferred Skills:

Experience with the following:

• WebSphere Liberty 9 and Java 11
• IBM DB2 UDB systems and concepts
• Eclipse IDE Liberty 9 Plug In
• Git source control concepts 
• Migration of enterprise-level legacy applications to modern technologies
• Standard web-based application interfaces
• Agile Software Development Methodologies
• API Integration with Power BI Services
• Responsive web design
• UI/UX Design
• Structured design and development on multiple technology platforms.
• IT Project Management
• Advancing health equity, addressing systemic health disparities, and collaborating with diverse, vulnerable, and underrepresented populations.
• experience developing in an object-oriented
• software development methods including analysis, design and programming standards and
• analyzing and validating user requirements
• writing technical documentation
• testing and debugging information programs and systems.
• file access methods
• programming languages
• information system analysis, design, and data management concepts
• information systems operating software and operating systems language
• standards and precedents for data design and formatting

Required Knowledge:

• Knowledge in application testing methodologies and tools, testing procedures and documentation, test plan generation, test result remediation
• This position requires experience in the System Development Life Cycle methodology and experience estimating resources and schedules for complex system development efforts

General Knowledge of:

• operations and business of the organization
• tools of user need analysis
• product testing and quality assurance
• vendor relations and coordination
• statistical analysis to interpret results
• current trends, technological changes and developments in infrastructure specialty(ies)
• network design
• data security systems
• information systems architecture

Other Skills:

• solving system performance problems
• establishing procedures for diagnosing and solving problems
• coordinating problem solving and resolving resource competition issues.
• developing formal training in infrastructure specialty(ies)
• evaluating costs, specification, and organizational policies to recommend performance tuning
• recommending modifications or enhancements to systems and policies

What's in it for you?

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits
• Eleven (11) paid holidays
• Eight (8) hours of vacation per month, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
• Eight (8) hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued
• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
• Pension and retirement programs 
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• A healthy work/life balance, including fulltime remote options as well

Monthly Salary Range: $5,291 - $8,001

Location: Salem, OR / Remote

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to workforce diversity.

To learn more or apply, please visit:

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