QA Release Mgmt Analyst 3 - 132990

Payroll Title:

QA RELEASE MGT ANL 3

Department:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SVCS

Hiring Pay Scale:

$85,400.00 - $100,000 / Year

Worksite:

Remote

Appointment Type:

Contract

Appointment Percent:

100%

Union:

Uncovered

Total Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

8 hrs/day

#132990 QA Release Mgmt Analyst 3

Filing Deadline: Mon 11/11/2024

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UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

This is a 100% Contract position for 1 year with the possibility of extension or conversion to career status.

DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:

UC San Diego is ranked the 9th best public university in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and is the largest employer based in San Diego County. Reporting to the VC-CFO, Information Technology Services (ITS) delivers Enterprise information technology services to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) under the leadership of the campus Chief Information Officer (CIO). Information Technology Services (IT Services) uses world-class services and technologies to empower UC San Diego's mission to transform California and the world as a student-centered, research-focused, service-oriented public university. As a strategic member of the UC San Diego community, IT Services embraces innovation in their delivery of IT services, infrastructure, applications, and support. IT Services is customer-focused and committed to collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are core values at UC San Diego and within Information Technology Services. Crafting a culture around these values allows us to more deeply connect with and appreciate our employees, students, and campus partners. Information Technology Services is continuously working to build a community where we all feel safe, empowered, and encouraged to bring our authentic selves to work. We do this not only because it is what’s right, but because we know that diversity drives insight and innovation. We are proud to partner closely UC San Diego’s Office for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, as their dedication to this mission helps us all to drive change.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

As a QA Engineer you will test code at the user level, both manually and with automated tools. Our QAEs use black box, gray box, and white box testing techniques; they understand software internals, debug problems using log files, and write automated tests and user-level test automation tools. Learn and dive into our cutting edge home grown automation framework adaptable to any web-based application, while honing your skills in Python. Work side by side with Software Development Engineers and Product Managers to develop features and evaluate technical implementation. Work with groups such as Product Management, User Experience Design, and End Users to understand usage models to develop test plans and test executions cycles to ensure all critical usage scenarios are functioning as expected.

Responsibilities:

1. Performs complex procedures to ensure that all information systems products and services meet minimum organization standards and end-user requirements. Analyzes and develops complex test scripts, test plans and the test execution plans. Performs complex testing of software to ensure proper operation and conformance to test plans. Implements release management by applying the application life-cycle management release process and principles. Creates and maintains testing libraries in support of the software development process and life cycle. Conducts test tracking, management and reporting; provides statistical metrics based upon test results.
2. Plans, develops and implements test automation based upon test plans and test cases. Schedules and executes automated test cases based upon project release schedules, integrates results with project plan and RTM.
3. Recommends and implements improvements to procedures and develops models of possible future configurations. Employs complex tools to perform workflow analysis and recommends quality improvements. Keeps current tool set and functionality up-to-date, implements updates and release for test management framework.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• In-depth skills in software testing
• In-depth understanding of the use of automated testing tools, including skill to perform automated QA procedures
• In-depth understanding of the design, development and analysis of software. In-depth skills associated with software design, modification, implementation and analysis.
• Thorough knowledge of other areas of IT. Knowledge of department processes and procedures

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on background check results.
• Employee must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Employee must be available to travel as required.

This position is eligible for full benefits first day of hire:
a) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance.
b) Vacation/holidays (15 vacation days & 13 paid holidays a year).
c) Work/Life Balance.
d) UC Retirement Plan
e) Pet insurance.

For more information about UCSD Benefits and Work/Life .

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Annual Full Pay Range: $85,400 - $156,800 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $40.90 - $75.10

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community .

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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