Role: Functional Test Lead

Public Trust Required Skills:
Required Experience

• A minimum of 5-10 years experience in technology or software development preferred;
• Minimum 5 years of experience manual and automated testing.

Knowledge with the following qualifications

• Motivated self-starter with excellent analytical, organization, and troubleshooting skills. Ability to invoke logical reasoning to analyze computer processes and results and make deductions based on the information available.
• Deep 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.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
• Payroll Calculations such as gross-to-net pay, benefits deductions, garnishments, bonuses.
• Payroll Cycle end-to-end processes such as new hire onboarding, timesheet and HR integration, payroll simulation, paycheck creation, termination/final pay processing.
• Retroactive calculations and back pay for salary revisions.
• 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. 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. Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders, Solutions Architects, Product Owner, Managers and Developers.
• 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
• Payroll systems and processing
• AI/ML tools (CoPilot, WatsonX, ReDux, others) for code analysis, pattern recognition, or modernization support.
• Mainframe knowledge a plus

Expected Deliverables: List of tasks to be performed:

• With limited direction, carry out procedures to ensure that Payroll application products and services meet organizational standards and end-user requirements.
• Evaluate and design testing procedures to ensure that software meets established quality standards.
• Develop and write testing scripts and plans to ensure that software functions as expected.
• Prepare complex data sets to test logic, error handling and system workflows.
• Conduct testing of more complex features and verify fixes.
• Monitor and document 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 5 years of relevant work experience is required.