Overview As the GIS Project Testing Team Lead Senior System Analyst, you will take charge of delivering seamless testing solutions for NRG (O&R MAPPING SYSTEM) to GIS Migration. Our team is a dynamic IT GIS solutions provider committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions. We are currently seeking a talented GIS Project Team Lead with expertise in system testing to spearhead our NRG to GIS migration project. We are looking for an individual with proven track record in enterprise system testing. Familiarity with FAT, SAT/SIT, UAT planning and defect resolution. Your contribution will become a key factor in driving the success of this critical initiative. You will take charge of delivering seamless system testing solutions for NRG to GIS migration project. We are seeking a candidate with a strong background in working on enterprise systems, a deep understanding of the test plan process, familiarity with the automated testing technologies, and the ability to lead the team through successful testing phases.
Responsibilities Core Responsibilities - Team Leadership: Lead the project team through the testing phases, ensuring the successful execution of all components of the testing plan. Support FAT, SAT/SIT and UAT planning and execution activities. Support defect resolution and prioritization. Oversees and manages overall testing efforts across test phases.
- Performance Testing: Work with a team to set benchmarks to perform performance testing to stress-test GIS systems and identify areas for optimization. Provide recommendations for performance improvements based on testing results. Create a process for conducting daily manual testing to ensure the health and functionality of GIS applications. Craft and execute test cases to validate system reliability and performance.
- Vendor Deliverables Testing: Lead testing efforts for vendor deliverables, including factory acceptance, system acceptance, and user acceptance testing. Ensure that vendor-provided solutions meet the specified requirements.
- Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous quality assurance measures to verify the effectiveness of testing solutions and defect resolution. Advocate for the customer throughout the testing process, ensuring that GIS solutions meet user expectations. Collaborate with development teams to address customer feedback and enhance system usability.
- Azure DevOps (or other testing software): Utilize Azure DevOps or other testing software for effective test planning, execution, and reporting. Maintain testing documentation and artifacts in testing tools.
- Metric Reporting: Develop and maintain reporting metrics to showcase the success or failure of testing efforts. Provide regular updates to project stakeholders on testing progress.
- Crafting Actionable Test Cases: Craft clear and actionable test cases that effectively validate GIS system functionality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
- Document Review: Conduct thorough reviews of project documentation related to test plan and execution. Offer insightful comments to enhance the quality of test plan documentation and provide approval. Review test plan and scripts to ensure alignment with project goals.
- Decisive Sign-Off: Demonstrate decisiveness in signing off on testing-related requirements and planning documentations ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Integration and Data Deliverables Testing: Test GIS system integrations, data deliverables, and configurations to ensure seamless functionality. Validate the interoperability of GIS components and data consistency.
Qualifications Required Education/Experience - Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of experience.
- Master's Degree in GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience.
Preferred Education/Experience - Master's Degree in GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience and proven experience as a GIS project Team Lead with a focus on system integration.
Relevant Work Experience - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, required.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, required.
- Proven experience in GIS related testing, specifically in electric and gas utility operations, preferred.
- Strong understanding of GIS applications and technologies, preferred.
- Proven experience in GIS testing, with a focus on daily manual testing, performance testing, and vendor deliverables testing, preferred.
- Strong background working on enterprise systems and delivering successful integration solutions, preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of integration technologies and best practices, preferred.
- Familiarity with enterprise-wide solution preferences for integration, preferred.
Skills and Abilities - Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
- Ability to analyze and interpret financial data
Licenses and Certifications - Driver's License Required
Physical Demands - Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
- Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
- Possess manual dexterity and the ability to use hands for the duration of the workday
- Stand to use/operate office equipment for the duration of the workday
- Ability to read small print and symbols
Additional Physical Demands - Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.