Work Model Hybrid

Allows Relocation YES, but must still interview onsite in-person

SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Under direct supervision, perform Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) duties for Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) information technology (IT) projects. Responsible for supporting the planning, design and execution of system testing on simple to complex IT implementations. Work collaboratively within the Business Technology Support Division (BTSD) and business units to execute and validate test cases based upon system requirements. As part of a QA/QC team, work with other analysts, developers, project managers, database administrators, and network staff. Communicate status of work activities to supervisors and project managers. Participate in the full range of software product development activities, including requirements gathering; analysis and definition; coding and testing; security; possible production support; all within a team environment. Assist in the development of functional and technical design and system specifications. Develop test plans for what is needed to test applications, develop and code automated testing scripts, develop test scripts, test the applications, validate that user expectations are achieved, communicate and work with other developers and make recommendations when bugs/errors are found. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure quality throughout the software development lifecycle.

• The primary responsibility will be to develop automation code that automates testing using Visual Studio, C# and Selenium WebDriver, deployment and configuration of products
• Implement and evolve risk-based testing in IT-business product lines
• Provide automation capabilities via testing tools, must be able to write automation scripts
• Develop quality assurance strategies for infrastructure and software products
• Must be able to handle smoke testing, regression testing, integration testing, web services testing, and other automated processes

We want to emphasize that this role is a developer position that requires strong coding skills. As we progress through the selection process and interviews, you can expect assessments and discussions that will evaluate your candidate’s coding proficiency and problem-solving abilities.

Under general direction, this position would be responsible for analyzing, planning, designing and executing testing activities on the designated project(s) ensuring that the goals and objectives of the project(s) are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and requirements. Must have excellent relationship building, leadership and development skills. NDOT utilizes agile development methodology. NDOT web applications are built in MVC pattern with MSF C#.NET, HTML, JavaScript, CSS and XML which interact with the Department's Information Systems. NDOT has a number of legacy systems built using COBOL, CICS and DB2 Z/OS. The candidate chosen for this position will be tasked to analyze, design, develop and support QA automation test scripts for applications using C#, Visual Studio and Selenium WebDriver after verification of processes using manual testing. The ideal candidate is someone who is an experienced lead IT developer with a passion for QA testing using both manual and automation tools.

Working knowledge of test management software. Familiarity with Agile frameworks, Visual Studio using C# and Selenium WebDriver to design automation framework to develop/execute test cases. DevOps and regression testing is a plus. A keen eye for detail and excellent communication skills. Analytical thinking and problem-solving aptitude. Strong organizational skills. Ability to document and troubleshoot errors. Ability to execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: 

• Qualified applicants will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Technical degree in Computer Science/Software Development (or equivalent combination of education and minimum 5+ year’s QA automation experience)
• Minimum 5 years of QA automation experience and highly skilled at Visual Studio, C# and Selenium WebDriver
• Must possess experience with the following activities
• Leading and training QA team in manual and automation testing
• Experience testing and writing automated test scripts for applications using Visual Studio, C# and Selenium WebDriver
• Experience with Postman API testing
• Perform analysis and document QA process flows
• Use best practices and QA standards for a project
• Extremely detail oriented
• Explore and gain a thorough understanding of the business
• Work as part of a software development team in the testing of projects
• Experience with Visual Studio GIT source control
• Experience with .NET entity framework
• Experiences with MVC and MVP
• Experience with XML and XSD Schemas (Altova XMLSpy or oXygen XML Developer is a plus)
• Experience with HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, front end development
• Experience using Microsoft SQL Server and TSQL
• Experience with SQL (Structured Query Language)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Candidate must work onsite
• Regular and reliable attendance is required
• Occasional weekend work will be required
• Manage his/her own tasks in project

Preferred: 

• Test Driven Development
• Telerik Tool set
• Experience with Web Services and Windows Services
• Experience with Agile development utilizing SCRUM
• Experience with SSRS reports is preferred, but not required
• Experience with SSIS is preferred, but not required
• Experience with authentication against active directory

MANAGER NOTES

• We want to emphasize that this role is a developer position that requires strong coding skills. As we progress through the selection process and interviews, you can expect assessments and discussions that will evaluate your candidate’s coding proficiency and problem-solving abilities
• Local candidates preferred for hybrid. Must be local or willing to relocate
• Candidates selected to move forward in the process will be required to participate in an onsite interview

PRE-EMPLOYMENT & CLIENT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Employment and/or client submission is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screening and verification processes. These requirements include:

• Background check: Candidates must successfully complete the required background screening in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
• Drug screening: Candidates must successfully complete the required drug screening in accordance with company policy, applicable client requirements, and applicable law.
• Identity and location verification: Candidates may be required to complete identity and/or location verification using a secure verification tool prior to client submission.
• Employment eligibility: Candidates must provide appropriate documentation to verify employment eligibility as required by law.
• Qualification verification: Information provided during the application and recruiting process, including employment history, education, certifications, licenses, and professional references, may be verified as applicable.
• Additional client requirements: Additional screening, documentation, or verification may be required based on the client, position, work location, or applicable requirements.

All screening and verification activities will be conducted in accordance with applicable company policies, client requirements, and federal, state, and local laws.

BENEFITS

This is a contract opportunity with a great organization. As a contractor for Smith Johnson, you are eligible for medical, dental, life, disability. Smith Johnson pays for 70% of your medical and dental and 100% of life and disability. The contract is also eligible for PTO/holiday accrued monthly. You are also eligible for a 3% retirement matching plan. Smith Johnson believes in taking care of our contractors.