Job Information
Grant PUD Software Test Engineer II in Ephrata, Washington
Description
Closing Date to Apply: Open Until Filled
Salary: $97,323.20 to $156,707.20
Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Benefits : This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired. Different employee types are eligible for different benefits.
Grant PUD — Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)
Grant County PUD will administer a background check as part of the hiring process.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for designing, creating, and executing test cases to identify software defects, ensuring the quality of software applications by verifying functionality against requirements, while collaborating closely with development and business analyst teams to report and track issues throughout the software development lifecycle. Ensuring the Enterprise Technology (IT) department in delivering quality technology forward solutions. Contributes to standards and processes that play into the overall Enterprise Technology objectives, roadmap, and goals.
Essential Functions
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive list of all functions and duties performed by the incumbent of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodation will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Review requirements documents, create detailed test cases, and design test scenarios to cover various functionalities and edge cases
Manually execute test cases across different platforms and devices, logging defects accurately in a tracking system
Clearly document identified issues, including steps to reproduce, expected behavior, and actual behavior, and communicate them to the project team
Monitors test cases for understanding, errors, and identifying areas of improvement
Re-execute test cases after bug fixes to ensure new changes haven't introduced new problems
Assist in setting up and maintaining test environments with necessary data and configurations
Work closely with developers, project managers, and other testers to understand requirements, identify potential issues, and discuss solutions
Maintain clear and concise test documentation, including test plans, test reports, and defect logs
Mentor's teammates and project team members on QA policy, procedures, and best practices, and activities
Communicates well with others
Demonstrates excellent problem-solving skills
Able to lead testing efforts on small to medium sized projects and initiatives and ensures quality practices continue into standard operations and maintenance of the application lifecycle
Monitors the key performance indicators (KPI) to measure Grant PUD software and application quality; can identify key areas for improvement to strengthen quality efforts as needed
Create test strategies, plans, cases; execute test suites, create & triage bugs
Advocate for our business partners through adherence of the QA standards
Ability to follow instructions and work independently
Demonstrated commitment to Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with these organizational priorities and behave in a way that aligns with these expectations.
Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies and procedures.
May operate a District Vehicle.
Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
Following all safety policies and procedures.
Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and
Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.
Required Qualifications: (Education and Experience, License, and/or Certification)
Bachelor’s degree in information systems/technology, technology business administration, Computer Science, or other related technology degree OR 2 years of relevant technology experience or internship in lieu of degree.
Three to five years’ experience in software testing
A valid driver’s license with no driving restrictions
Preferred Qualifications: (Education and Experience, License, and/or Certification)
1 year experience in a customer/user application support role.
1 year experience in leading testing for small to medium level software projects in an enterprise environment.
ISTQB Certified Tester, Foundation Level or Foundation Level – Agile Tester
SCRUM Master
Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of Grant PUD’s technology environment and policies
General knowledge of personal computer hardware and operating systems; network understanding.
Basic understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
Proficient understanding of software testing methodologies
Ability to analyze requirements and translate them into test cases
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills to report defects effectively
Familiarity with defect tracking tools
Basic knowledge of programming languages
Highly motivated and able to work well in both team and solo settings.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Physical Requirements
Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: ☒Yes ☐No
Majority of the work is performed in a standard office setting.
Typical shift of employees in this position: ☒8 hours ☐9 hours ☐10 hours ☐12 hours
*For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.