Functional Software Test Lead

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Job Title: Functional Software Test Lead

Location: REMOTE

Salary/Payrate: $100K-$130K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: 100% Remote

Term: Contract 12+ months with possible opportunity of conversion

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes / No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Job Description:

Our federal client is looking to hire a Functional Software Test Lead on a 100% REMOTE basis. This is a long-term (12 months, renewable) contract paying an annual salary of $100K to $130K (dependent on experience) on a W2 basis with full benefits and PTO.

***Due to the required clearance with our government client, only US Citizens, Green Card and Green Card EAD holders may be considered. Clearance requires that the candidates have resided in the US for the past five years. The selected candidate cannot have left the country for longer than 90 consecutive days and no more than 180 cumulative days***

Description:

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 client’s 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:
• Smoke Testing: Quick, initial testing for critical functions.
• Regression Testing: Ensure new code changes haven't broken existing functionality.
• End-to-End (E2E) Testing: Validate complete system/user flows from start to finish.

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.

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• 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.
• 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.

Working knowledge of one of 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

Required Experience Level:

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

Educational Requirements:

• 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.