Position Details
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The position will serve as the Software Quality Assurance Technical Lead assigned to the NCCRISproject.
The max rate for this position is -/hour.
The Technical Specialist is a senior-level resource with specialized knowledge and experience. Theposition will serve as the contract Technical Lead assigned to the NCCRISproject. This role will serve on the Enterprise Test Team and will assist ITManagement at all levels with the delivery and support of software testingdisciplines across NCDOT-T. This position will advise on best practices ofprocesses and industry standards for software testing and support at anenterprise level. The Technical Leadwill advise on NCCRIS project testing activities including ComponentIntegration, system Integration, Regression, Performance and Disaster RecoveryTesting. The position requires a high level of communication and interpersonalskills, and the ability to interact with management across all levels.
70% Technical Lead/Application Support
Direct and coordinate the completion of activities required to implement, maintain, and support moderate to complex testing disciplines
Direct and coordinate the creation of Scripts using programming languages supported by the Micro Focus Software Testing Suite, supporting the functional and performance testing requirements for the NCDOT-Transportation Enterprise applications.
Direct and coordinate the needed SQL queries to support data needs for business users and testing requirements, adhering to security processes for data sensitivity.
Facilitate the acceptance of new software testing discipline across the enterprise.
Coordinate quality control live cycle activities for the testing service projects, which includes monitoring project scope and change control processes.
projects.
20% Planning/Organization
Collaborate with all levels of IT management to develop plans to meet NCDOT-T/NCCRIS Project needs for software testing disciplines
Collaborate with all levels of IT Management to contribute to the strategic direction of the organizational unit
Research and maintain a current understanding of available and evolving software testing tools, processes and techniques related to technological trends.
Assist IT Manager with collecting, organizing and communicating service-related information through dashboards, reports, etc.
10% Professional Growth
Self-improvement to ensure continual technical and personal growth
Required/Desired Skills
| Skill | Required /Desired | Amount | of Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knowledge of specific agency functions and business needs; of changes in computer technology and specific application systems | Required | 15 | Years |
| Experience in a leadership role leading a group testing business web applications and complex business applications across technologies | Required | 15 | Years |
| Experience in a leadership role leading a group or team designing test plans, manual test case definition and test case execution | Required | 15 | Years |
| Experience in a leadership role leading a group or team using OpenText Testing Tools Suite (ALM, UFT, LoadRunner/Performance Center and SiteScope | Required | 15 | Years |
| Ability to think analytically and effectively communicate actionable results for test analysis, issues identified and proposed resolutions to team. | Required | 15 | Years |
| Able to react and reorganize work assignments of lower-level test team staff and adapt their workload to changes in the project requirements | Required | 15 | Years |
| Graduation from a 4-year college or university with a B.S. Degree in Computer Science or a related Information Technology concentration | Required | 4 | Years |
| Graduation from a post-secondary college or university with a M.S. Degree in business or technology | Highly desired | 2 | Years |
Questions
| No. | Question |
|---|---|
| Question1 | Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you agree to this requirement? |
| Question2 | All work must be completed remotely and attend any onsite meetings as specified by DIT-Transportation management. Do you agree to this requirement? |
| Question3 | Your candidate must be able to attend a virtual interview. Do you agree to this requirement? |
| Question4 | What is your candidate's email address? |
| Question5 | How soon can your candidate start if selected for this opportunity? |
| Question6 | Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment. Do you anticipate your candidate being able to work until the proposed end date listed on this VectorVMS req? |
| Question7 | Vendors must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Is your candidate an employee of your company or a subcontractor? Please be sure to notify a CAI Account Manager if your candidate's employee status changes. |
| Question8 | Vendors must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order will be outsourced to other countries. Do you anticipate outsourcing any work being done for this assignment to another country? |
| Question9 | Candidates submitted above the hourly Vendor Rate of - may not be considered for this assignment. Do you agree to this requirement? |
| Question10 | Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource. It is the responsibility of the Vendor to adhere to any applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours. Do you agree to this requirement? |
| Question11 | Have you thoroughly validated, and attest to the accuracy of, the credentials listed throughout your candidate s VectorVMS profile and resume pursuant to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440? |
