SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST

This position serves as a Tester on the Quality Assurance and Testing team within the Division of Information Technology (IT). This is full performance level work. This position independently performs a full range of assignments under limited supervision. This position is responsible for performing functional testing for all initiatives that the Department plans to implement. The incumbent will be required to support their own scrum team with the goal of improving their QA and testing knowledge and skills. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to evaluate user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems as well as review computer system capabilities and process workflows. The incumbent will also be required to collaborate closely with the Quality Assurance and Testing team manager and Senior Tester or System Project Consultant (SPC) to finalize and implement activities to achieve the goal of the overall skills and knowledge improvement of the team. Incumbent will:

• Conduct code review/analysis of regression test steps/scripts that are required for test automation.
• Provide knowledge transfer (KT)/training to QA Test Team on test automation related tasks and activities.
• Assist the QA Test Team SPC defining automated testing training needs and plans, preparing specific training materials, and facilitating training sessions.
• Serve as first point of contact for testers when there are issues or questions regarding automated testing.
• Assist with the establishment and maintenance of automated and test management tools.
• Create and maintain manual and automated test scripts.
• Program/code automated regression test steps and scripts, write efficient and effective Unified Functional Test (UFT) code for test automation scripts to meet requirements and design constraints.
• Perform automated and manual testing and document testing outcomes.
• Perform automated Smoke/regression testing to support release implementation.
• Log, track and test defects using the required application tools and software.
• Collaborate with development leads, developers, business analysts, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and other users to ensure full coverage in the testing scripts.
• Actively participate in meetings to plan, develop, and implement automated regression scripts for the SME’s or business.
• Review and analyze business and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain process mapping documentation to test procedures and identify quality standards.
• Understand the impacts of batch processes, interfaces, and cross functional work stream dependencies.
• Understand the dataflow, data model and data dictionary associated with the application.

• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned., FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters. In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets. FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service - 711.) Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: The Work You Will Do: This position serves as a Tester on the Quality Assurance and Testing team within the Division of Information Technology (IT). This position independently performs a full range of assignments under limited supervision. This position is responsible for performing functional testing for all initiatives that the Department plans to implement. The incumbent will be required to support their own scrum team with the goal of improving their QA and testing knowledge and skills. Additionally, the incumbent will be required to evaluate user requirements, procedures, and problems to automate or improve existing systems as well as review computer system capabilities and process workflows. The incumbent will also be required to collaborate closely with the Quality Assurance and Testing team manager and Senior Tester or System Project Consultant (SPC) to finalize and implement activities to achieve the goal of the overall skills and knowledge improvement of the team. The Difference You Will Make: FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must. As a member of the Division of Information Technology, you will help to support the Agency goals through providing affordable, reliable, effective, and secure technology services. You will assist in helping Floridians obtain wage replacement benefits for qualified individuals who are out of work through no fault of their own. How You Will Grow: FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience. Where You Will Work: Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. FloridaCommerce’s main office is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (

) * Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee State College (TSC).

• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach

• Ability to translate business requirements into test scenarios
• Ability to communicate technical information
• Ability to design training/mentoring plans and apply consistently
• Ability to understand technology and its users in solving problems
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to identify, assess, and solve issues/problems using problem solving best practices
• Ability to simplify complex concepts, processes and workflows into understandable documents (written or graphical)
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Visio, PowerPoint)
• Knowledgeable in Azure DevOps (ADO) Team Foundation Server (TFS)
• Knowledgeable in relational databases and SQL application
• Knowledgeable in Scrum
• Possess excellent computer technical skills
• Possess excellent research and organizational skills
• Skilled in Visual Basic (VB)
• Skilled in SQL querying, As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records., * Bachelor’s degree or at least four (4) years of professional Information Technology experience

• At least two (2) years of automated, unit, regression, or performance testing experience

• VB or C# skills
• SQL querying ability