Role: Mid-Level Tester

Public Trust

Required Skills:
Required Experience Level:

• A minimum of 2-5 years experience in technology or software development preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience manual and automated testing.

Knowledge with the following qualifications:

• Strong 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 Skills. 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. Clear communication with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.
• 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
• PLSQL
• Payroll systems and processing
• AI/ML tools (CoPilot, WatsonX, ReDux, others) for code analysis, pattern recognition, or modernization support.
• Mainframe knowledge strongly preferred

Expected Deliverables:

• Interact with Developers and other stakeholders to define, document, analyze, execute, and interpret system integration tests for a complex Payroll software application.
• Review user requirements documentation and develop test plans to verify requirements have been met
• Develop test data to be used in performing tests.
• Transform test plans into test scripts.
• Ensure proper execution of test scripts and documentation of test results in tracking systems.
• Analyze test results, document conclusions, and make recommendations that are fully supported by test results.
• Ensure 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 2 years of relevant work experience is required."