Quality Assurance Analyst

This position will provide Quality Assurance duties for MEDS, MMIS, MMRS, and RMMIS systems projects. The Mainframe Quality Assurance team is a combination of Clemson information technology professionals and experienced consultants, and we are seeking individuals who are highly productive, very flexible, and can work effectively in an environment where ambiguity is common. Team members are expected to contribute with minimal supervision and be self-motivated. The project demands individuals who are strong collaborators, who want to make a positive contribution to the State of South Carolina and can understand top-level goals and objectives and drive toward them.

This project includes making federally and state mandated Changes for the Medicaid System of SC.  This position will perform quality assurance(qa) and business interface testing(ua) requirements as well as support User Acceptance (ua) testing of software coding changes to Medicaid Systems Related data.  Testing of changes will include testing with the users and external healthcare providers and trading partners as Needed.  this project requires interfacing with other agencies and Other Internal sub-Systems.

DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a Quality Assurance Tester Position, Not a Programmer, BA, or Project Manager position. Work collaboratively with Project Team to test coding changes.  Duties include creation of test scenarios, running of tests, analysis of test results, resolution of differences in actual and expected test results and working with scdhhs to support User Acceptance testing.  Communicate effectively in both written and spoken communication. help with business, process and technical documentation. work collaboratively with Clemson staff and other contracted staff.

REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

• 4+ years of experience with Mainframe

• 4+ years of experience with MVS Cobol

• 4+ years of experience with JCL

• 4+ years of experience with Software Testing

• 4+ years of experience with Creation of Test Scenarios

Soft skills Required: Effective Communication Skills (written and oral), Adaptability, Flexibility, Self-motivation, Problem Solving, Analytical Thinking, Time Management, Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment, teamwork

PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

• SQL

• Serena ChangeMan

• Use of Excel as a testing tool

• ISTQB Certification Preferred

EDUCATION: 

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience