Job Description

Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Software Tester I to be a team member who is starting or in the early stages of their career in software quality assurance. As a part of the team, analyze and implement testing activities in support of the design, development, and implementation of large, complex PeopleSoft projects. Ensure the delivered software and documentation is adequately tested and meets quality and compliance standards.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.Work closely with teammates and clients in design sessions to translate user requirements into system requirement specifications.

• Write test scenarios, test cases, and test plans
• Perform functional and regression testing
• Identify and prepare test data in support of test activities
• Analyze, report, and track defects found during testing
• Track and communicate project testing status to key stakeholders throughout the development process
• Use best practices to test and deploy changes from staging environments to production
• Ensure delivery of code and systems meets performance, operational readiness, and other non-functional requirements

Skills/Qualifications: The ideal addition to our Ohana will be responsive, have excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and listening), be a team player, promote consensus, embrace learning, and be a consummate problem solver. They will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; have a positive can-do attitude; and be confident in analyzing business processes and sharing suggestions for improvement. The following skills are desired for this position: 

• Thorough knowledge of the Agile development process
• Proficient in use of JIRA for requirements and defect management
• Experience writing and executing SQL queries
• Experience reading and editing XML files
• Experience with PeopleSoft software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Solid judgement and decision-making abilities
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently or as part of a team

Education and Experience: This position prefers a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, or relevant work experience. Experience with government and/or Department of Defense environments preferred. 1-2 years testing experience.

Clearance: A background investigation at the T3 level is required, as this is not currently a classified position. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Physical Requirements: The ideal candidate must at a minimum be able to meet the following physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation :

• Ability to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to engage in and follow audible communications in emergency situations.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.

The Nakupuna Companies are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment while providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require special assistance or accommodations during your job application process, please contact recruiting@nakupuna.com.

The Nakupuna Companies use a market-based compensation strategy to ensure that our employees are compensated within applicable market ranges commensurate with multiple factors, including but not limited to the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, and position location. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,00.00 to $85,500.00 (annualized USD). The good faith salary range displayed represents the position at time of posting and is just one component of Nakupuna Companies total compensation package for employees.

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