Quality Assurance Analyst
City of New York
Date: 18 hours ago
City: Queens, New York
Contract type: Full time
Hours: Full-Time – 35 Hours
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Computer Specialist (Software) title, those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #1139) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Technology and Innovation Division seeks to hire a Quality Assurance Analyst. The selected candidate will develop and execute exploratory and/or automated tests to ensure the product quality of DDC developed software solutions. Under the direction of Senior Project Management staff, and with latitude for independent initiative and judgment the QA Analyst will collaborate with the developer teams and business units, in designing comprehensive test plans and test cases. Additional duties include monitoring debugging process results and defining corrective actions; reviewing specifications and technical design documents and providing timely and meaningful feedback. The QA Analyst will also review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics; conduct tests before product launch to ensure software solutions run smoothly and meet the requirements; monitor all stages of software development to identify and resolve system errors and code discrepancies.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.
All Applicants, Including City Employees
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
COMPUTER SPECIALIST (SOFTWARE) - 13632
Minimum Qualifications
requirements.
Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, in addition to the Qualification Requirements stated above, individuals must have one year of satisfactory experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project in data administration, database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, capacity planning, and/or on-line applications programming.
Preferred Skills
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
, $95,233.00 – $109,518.00
Work Location: 30-30 Thomson Avenue, LIC, NY 11101
Only candidates who are permanent in the Computer Specialist (Software) title, those who are reachable on the Open-Competitive List (Exam #1139) may apply. Please include a copy of your Notice of Results card or indicate if you are already permanent in the title. If you do not meet the previously mentioned civil service criteria, you will not be considered for an interview.
The NYC Department of Design and Construction, Technology and Innovation Division seeks to hire a Quality Assurance Analyst. The selected candidate will develop and execute exploratory and/or automated tests to ensure the product quality of DDC developed software solutions. Under the direction of Senior Project Management staff, and with latitude for independent initiative and judgment the QA Analyst will collaborate with the developer teams and business units, in designing comprehensive test plans and test cases. Additional duties include monitoring debugging process results and defining corrective actions; reviewing specifications and technical design documents and providing timely and meaningful feedback. The QA Analyst will also review system requirements and track quality assurance metrics; conduct tests before product launch to ensure software solutions run smoothly and meet the requirements; monitor all stages of software development to identify and resolve system errors and code discrepancies.
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this position. NYC Department of Design and Construction does not provide sponsorship for international employees for visa applications, extensions or status changes, including STEM/OPT visas. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that they meet all qualifying requirements for this position, at the time of application.
All Applicants, Including City Employees
Please go to NYC Government Jobs | Explore Careers | City of New York, go to Search for Open Jobs, and type in the Job ID # listed above. Submit job application as prompted. Do not apply via Employee Self-Service (ESS), e-mail, mail, or fax your resume to DDC directly.
COMPUTER SPECIALIST (SOFTWARE) - 13632
Minimum Qualifications
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, including or supplemented by twenty-four (24) semester credits in computer science or a related computer field and two (2) years of satisfactory full-time software experience in designing, programming, debugging, maintaining, implementing, and enhancing computer software applications, systems programming, systems analysis and design, data communication software, or database design and programming, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six (6) years of full-time satisfactory software experience as described in “1" above, including one year in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project; or
- A satisfactory combination of education and experience that is equivalent to (1) or (2) above. College education may be substituted for up to two years of the required experience in (2) above on the basis that sixty (60) semester credits from an accredited college is equated to one year of experience. A masters degree in computer science or a related computer field may be substituted for one year of the required experience in (1) or (2) above. However, all candidates must have a four year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus at least one (1) year of satisfactory full-time software experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project.
requirements.
Special Note
To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level IV, in addition to the Qualification Requirements stated above, individuals must have one year of satisfactory experience in a project leader capacity or as a major contributor on a complex project in data administration, database management systems, operating systems, data communications systems, capacity planning, and/or on-line applications programming.
Preferred Skills
- Candidates should have knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, processes, and experience in writing clear, concise, and comprehensive test plans and test cases. -Scripting and working in an Agile/Scrum development process. -SQL Server Database Testing: Validate tables, views, functions, stored procedures, and SSIS packages ensuring data integrity and performance. -C# / .NET 6.0: Ability to review, test, and debug backend services, APIs, and integrated applications built in C#. -Entity Framework Core 7.0: Knowledge of ORM based testing and database validation techniques. -Angular 13.2.0 & Angular Material 13.3.9: UI/UX testing experience, verifying component interactions, accessibility, responsiveness, and frontend logic. Automating frontend tests for Angular based applications. -Security Testing – Ensuring role based access control (RBAC) and data protection. -ArcGIS: Experience in GIS mapping validation, spatial data testing, and verifying geospatial integration functionality is a plus.
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
, $95,233.00 – $109,518.00
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