QA Tester / Lead - Our W2 Only (NO C2C / C2H)

QA Tester / Lead

Public Trust Clearance Certificate Mandatory

W2 Only (NO C2C / C2H)

PREMANENT RESIDENT / CITIZENS ONLY (NO H1''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''S)

Required Skills: Required Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years experience in technology or software development preferred;

• Minimum 5 years of experience manual and automated testing. 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. o Understanding of payroll cycles, tax calculations, deductions, benefits, etc. o Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations. o Payroll Calculations such as gross-to-net pay, benefits deductions, garnishments, bonuses. o Payroll Cycle end-to-end processes such as new hire onboarding, timesheet and HR integration, payroll simulation, paycheck creation, termination/final pay processing. o Retroactive calculations and back pay for salary revisions. o 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.

Preferred Skills: Working knowledge of one or 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 Expected Deliverables: 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 USPS 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: o Smoke Testing: Quick, initial testing for critical functions. o Regression Testing: Ensure new code changes haven''''t broken existing functionality. o End-to-End (E2E) Testing: Validate complete system/user flows from start to finish.

Education: • 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.