Lead Tester

Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Test Lead to be a senior team member who is looking to take on a leadership role in their software quality assurance career. As part of the team, analyze and implement testing activities in support of the design, development, and implementation of large, complex PeopleSoft projects. Ensure the delivered software and documentation is adequately tested and meets quality and compliance standards.

The following reflects management's definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Work closely with teammates and clients in design sessions to translate user requirements into system requirement specifications
• Write test scenarios, test cases, and test plans
• Plan and perform functional and regression testing
• Identify and prepare test data in support of test activities
• Analyze, report, and track defects found during testing
• Track and communicate project testing status to key stakeholders throughout the development process
• Use best practices to test and deploy changes from staging environments to production
• Ensure delivery of code and systems meets performance, operational readiness, and other non-functional requirements
• Support junior team members through training and mentorship
• Uphold responsibility of leading a team of as many as 1-4 testers and overseeing their day-to-day activities
• Assist testing manager in developing test strategies and processes in support of testing deliverables
• Develop testing estimates, escalate risk/issues, and provide test reports to ensure project related test deliverables adheres to company's policies and meet deadlines

Skills/Qualifications: The ideal addition to our Ohana will be responsive, have excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and listening), be a team player, promote consensus, embrace learning, and be a consummate problem solver. They will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; have a positive can-do attitude; and be confident in analyzing business processes and sharing suggestions for improvement. The following skills are desired for this position:

• Highly proficient in and knowledgeable of test techniques such as boundary analysis, type checking, negative testing, test-data coverage analysis and data conversion testing
• Thorough knowledge of the Agile development process
• Proficient in use of JIRA for requirements and defect management
• Experience writing and executing SQL queries
• Experience reading and editing XML files
• Experience with PeopleSoft software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid judgement and decision-making abilities
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently or as part of a team

Education and Experience: This position prefers a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or relevant work experience. Experience with government and/or Department of Defense environments preferred. 4+ years testing experience.

Clearance: A background investigation at the T3 level is required, as this is not currently a classified position. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Work Location: Work location will be in Arlington, Virginia 2 days on-site with a hybrid option.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation:

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment while providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require special assistance or accommodations during your job application process, please contact recruiting@nakupuna.com.