Sr Applications Test Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

•   Lead the application testing efforts for the client Server Modernization Project, ensuring the successful migration of legacy applications to modern Microsoft Servers.
•   Conduct an initial 3-week onsite period, working 3 days per week at 1 North Old State Capital Plaza, Springfield, IL.
•   Post-introductory period, work onsite 3 days per month, with potential for up to 3 additional days per month as needed.
•   Engage in functional and technical discussions to create comprehensive test plans and cases based on functional and technical requirements.
•   Develop, implement, and manage testing strategies for various applications and technologies involved in the project.
•   Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to ensure all applications are tested on new technologies before decommissioning legacy platforms.
•   Provide strong leadership and clear communication throughout the testing phase of the project lifecycle.


Required Skills:

•   Experience: At least 8 years of experience as a Senior Application Testing Specialist with both manual and automation testing experience on projects of similar size and scope. 
•   Agile Framework: Extensive experience working within the Agile Framework.

•   Technical Knowledge:
o   Experience with Microsoft Technologies, including Microsoft Server 2008 and later, IIS, SQL Server, ASP, and ASP.Net.
o   Ability to create quality test plans and cases from functional and technical requirements.
o   Past experience with BDD scenario testing using SpecFlow (or Cucumber) and Selenium for UI Testing within the specified technical environments would be highly desired – but not required.
•   Leadership and Communication: Proven ability to engage in functional and technical discussions, manage multiple tasks, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.


Beneficial Skills (But Not Required)
:
•   Industry Experience: Experience working with Health and Human Services Agencies.
•   Additional Technical Skills: Familiarity with legacy and modern Microsoft Server environments, including virtualization.