Functional Software Test Lead- 3625355
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Job Title: Functional Software Test Lead
Location: REMOTE
Salary/Payrate: $100K-$130K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment: 100% Remote
Term: Contract 12+ months with possible opportunity of
conversion
Bachelor’s degree required: Yes / No
Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired
Job Description:
Our federal client is looking to hire a Functional Software Test
Lead on a 100% REMOTE basis. This is a long-term (12 months,
renewable) contract paying an annual salary of $100K to $130K
(dependent on experience) on a W2 basis with full benefits and
PTO.
***Due to the required clearance with our government client, only
US Citizens, Green Card and Green Card EAD holders may be
considered. Clearance requires that the candidates have resided
in the US for the past five years. The selected candidate cannot
have left the country for longer than 90 consecutive days and no
more than 180 cumulative days***
Description:
List of tasks to be performed
* With limited direction, carry out procedures to ensure that
Payroll application products and services meet organizational
standards and end-user requirements.
* Evaluate and design testing procedures to ensure that software
meets established quality standards.
* Develop and write testing scripts and plans to ensure that
software functions as expected.
* Prepare complex data sets to test logic, error handling and
system workflows.
* Conduct testing of more complex features and verify fixes.
* Monitor and document testing procedures and results are in
compliance with required client’s Technology Solution Life Cycle
(TSLC) standards.
* Functional Testing. Verify that each feature of the software
works as specified in the requirements. Key types of functional
testing include:
* Smoke Testing: Quick, initial testing for critical functions.
* Regression Testing: Ensure new code changes haven’t broken
existing functionality.
* End-to-End (E2E) Testing: Validate complete system/user flows
from start to finish.
Knowledge with the following qualifications
* Motivated self-starter with excellent analytical, organization,
and troubleshooting skills. Ability to invoke logical reasoning
to analyze computer processes and results and make deductions
based on the information available.
* Deep knowledge of software development cycle and testing
methodologies.
* Proficient in running manual tests, and able to recognize when
and how to incorporate automated testing processes to enhance
efficiency and reduce expenses.
* Payroll domain knowledge.
* Understanding of payroll cycles, tax calculations, deductions,
benefits, etc.
* Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and
regulations.
* Payroll Calculations such as gross-to-net pay, benefits
deductions, garnishments, bonuses.
* Payroll Cycle end-to-end processes such as new hire onboarding,
timesheet and HR integration, payroll simulation, paycheck
creation, termination/final pay processing.
* Retroactive calculations and back pay for salary revisions.
* Basic understanding of accounting related to payroll.
* Experience using AI-driven tools that automatically generate
test scripts based on system requirements, user stories, or
existing application behavior.
* Attention to Detail. Critical for identifying discrepancies in
payroll calculations that could lead to financial penalties or
legal issues
* Problem-Solving. Ability to analyze issues and payroll
anomalies, determine if a discrepancy is a system bug or input
error, and work with developers to resolve them.
* Strong Communication Skills. Ability to collaborate with key
stakeholders, Solutions Architects, Product Owner, Managers and
Developers.
* Time Management. Manage testing schedules to meet deadlines and
payroll cycles.
* Successful candidates will ensure quality software solutions
that meet the specified requirements and reduce the risk of
errors and customer dissatisfaction.
Working knowledge of one of more of the following qualifications:
* DevSecOps
* Agile Scrum
* VersionOne or equivalent Agile project management software
* Knowledge of and experience with SDLC practices
* Payroll systems and processing
* AI/ML tools (CoPilot, WatsonX, ReDux, others) for code
analysis, pattern recognition, or modernization support
* Mainframe knowledge a plus
Required Experience Level:
* A minimum of 5-10 years experience in technology or software
development preferred.
* Minimum 5 years of experience manual and automated testing.
Educational Requirements:
* A degree from an accredited College/University in technology,
software development and/or accounting/business is preferred.
* NOTE: If resource does not have a relevant college degree, an
additional 5 years of relevant work experience is required.