Total Quality Senior Specialist jobs in Lacey, WA
Total Quality Senior Specialist contributes to the development, implementation, administration and measurement of total quality management programs, including Six Sigma initiatives. Provides expertise to cross functional teams to facilitate total quality methods, training, tool development, and logistical support. Being a Total Quality Senior Specialist coordinates with production, operations, customer service and other functions to implement programs. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Total Quality Senior Specialist typically reports to a manager. The Total Quality Senior Specialist work is highly independent. May assume a team lead role for the work group. A specialist on complex technical and business matters. To be a Total Quality Senior Specialist typically requires 7+ years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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IT QUALITY ASSURANCE - SENIOR/SPECIALIST
- State of Washington
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Thurston, WA
FULL_TIME
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Our Mission: Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values: Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability
Do you thrive in using independent decision making to conduct software testing and QA activities across large, high-impact high-risk IT and enterprise-wide projects? Do you enjoy using technical and analytical expertise across broad ranges of knowledge and experience to provide guidance for less-experienced staff by serving as the go-to mentor for a Software Testing Community of Practitioners? If so, this may be just the job for you!
This position reports to the Testing and Quality Assurance Office Manager. The position serves as technical expert, responsible for implementing and support of enterprise level software testing activities across L&I. This position contributes to the mission of our IT Department, by ensuring adherence and consistency to accepted software quality standards and practices.
This position is responsible for developing sustainable IT software testing processes and plans, developing test scenarios with associated manual and automated test scripts based on system specifications, executing and tracking test cases, and overall system regression testing. This position plans, executes, and delivers QA and software testing solutions that provide business value by ensuring the stability, quality and effectiveness of systems and processes that support our end-users, customers and partners. This position applies expert QA technical knowledge and skills to mentor developers, analysts, and testers, as well as collaborating closely with the QA Manager in relevant test efforts.
The incumbent will lead stakeholders through the testing phases of a project and trains teams and other trainers for the end-user solution, as well as handling all Testing as a Service (TaaS) requests. This includes maturing testing practices at L&I through creating, delivering and supporting robust testing processes and methodologies.- Required:
- Senior for Testing and QA, including:
- Applies expert knowledge of business processes to monitor and support the work performed by the Testing & Quality Office (TQO).
- Provides expert level consultation and analysis of system conformance.
- Analyzes complex issues and uses understanding of business processes.
- Serves as lead tester for enterprise-wide projects and on efforts involving high risk, visibility and/or complexity.
- Applies strategic expertise together with comprehensive knowledge of industry recognized testing practices.
- Serves as the technical expert for internal staff, as well as partnering with third-party vendors, Federal, or other State Agencies.
- Trains staff on all aspects of technical software testing and applied quality assurance.
- Conducts detailed analysis and research.
- Partners and lends expertise with the QA Manager.
- Applies advanced technical knowledge and experience to direct the work of the Test Analysts and responding to issues escalated by the Test Analyst’s for resolution
- Test Process Management, including:
- Document the testing methodology and processes to be applied across project and product teams.
- Guide and support product teams in conducting software testing within industry recognized practices.
- Ensure test data management and versioning controls are appropriately applied within test environments.
- Defines, directs, and maintains change for multiple test environments.
- Test Planning and Development Lead, including:
- Develops and/or reviews risk-based test plans and approaches using expert technical knowledge of software testing.
- Identify test requirements such as test environment, test data needs, and integration to ensure testability.
- Conduct and execute variety of functional and non-functional testing.
- Implement and support appropriate maintenance of test case libraries/suites for re-use and regression testing.
- Coordinate and actively assist with user acceptance efforts to ensure user requirements and business need are met.
- Can assign software testing tasks to TQO team members and reviews progress of assigned tasks.
- Collaborates with IT Division project managers and other project stakeholders.
- Manual and Automated Test Development, including:
- Convert manual tests to automated test scripts where possible.
- Develop and manage the test data library. Assess, install, configure, and utilize specialized manual and automated testing tools as well as API Test Automation frameworks.
- Specialized Load and Performance Testing, including:
- Isolate and troubleshoot bottlenecks within the Test environment and/or software enhancement.
- Assess, install, configure, and utilize specialized performance testing tools.
- Manual and Automated Test Case Management, including:
- Organize test case libraries by product/feature.
- Test Execution, including:
- Applies technical knowledge of mainframe and web databases, graphical user interfaces, system requirements development, IT project management and knowledge of State and Federal statutes, policies and regulations.
- Defect Management including:
- Manage defects identified through the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including identification, retesting implemented solutions, regression testing other code that may be impacted, and then determining issue closure.
- Analyzes the defect and to applies expert level knowledge and experience of business processes to develop a solution.
- Test Reporting, including:
- Develop and manage traceability matrices and testing metrics.
- Provide measures and metrics on conformance and non-conformance costs for reporting to project and business stakeholders.
- Test Driven Development, including:
- Use advanced technical knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to assist L&I with adopting Test Driven Development (TDD) practices.
- Communication, including:
- Work closely with staff on assigned agile teams, with multiple cross-functional teams, and with other internal and external stakeholders. Collaborate closely with other technical experts in the IT Division, as well as with business stakeholders across the agency.
- Works with technical staff, production control and the data management teams to resolve any system issues.
- Consults with internal and external IT teams to review how they applied new technology in their processes.
- Standardize Software Testing Processes and tools including:
- Standardize and define software testing practices at L&I used by projects and product teams as assigned by applying advanced technical knowledge and application of industry standard software testing practices.
- Applies expertise in researching and recommending new technology and tools.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field
- Seven years of professional IT testing experience *Professional IT experience may substitute year for year for education.
- Minimum of four years’ experience with
- Various types of software testing such as: system, integration, data validation, user acceptance, scalability, performance, stress, load, and regression.
- Functional and non-functional software testing methodologies used throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) with test-driven development practices and a deep understanding of CI/CD.
- Writing and executing test plans, test scenarios, test cases, automated test scripts, experience creating Test Automation Frameworks, and documentation and interpretation of test results.
- Analyzing functional design requirements and/or user stories and developing use case scenarios.
- Configuring and managing various software testing tools for development of manual test cases and automated test scripts, managing test cases libraries, tracking defects, and reporting on test statuses.
- Any combination of education and professional IT testing experience totaling eleven years.
Preferred- Three (3) years’ experience
- Applying Agile/Scrum and/or other modern software development methodologies to test-driven development practices.
- With Visual Studio or other Integrated Development Environment (IDE), Team
- Developing and executing Structured Query Language (SQL) queries.
- Possesses professional certification for quality assurance or software testing, or similar common body of knowledge such as International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB)
- Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) software testing certification
- Certified Software Test Engineer (CSTE), etc.
To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.
State employee who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.
At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.
We offer hybrid and remote work options. Remote work from a state outside of WA, requires approval.
Application process
We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the mandatory and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.
Please include the following documents with your application AND please pay special attention to the wording in #1:
- A cover letter listing each required qualification with supporting detail on how each requirement is met through your experience and/or training.
- A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
- A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers. (please place these within your application). Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application. *Please note: we will never call any reference without your written authorization
Please do not attach or place any information about your vaccination status, including disclosure of leaving employment due to a vaccination requirement for COVID -19, within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.
Background Check Notice
Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.
Other information
- A job offer is contingent upon completion of a background check that includes a criminal record review.
- For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
- This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
- Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
- The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
- Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions.
- IT position applicants selected to move forward in this hiring process will receive an email skills assessment invitation within 3 weeks of your application being accepted. An applicant may complete the assessment when ready, but the invitation to complete the assessment will expire 5 days after the invitation was sent. Once you start the assessment, you will be required to complete it. You cannot start your assessment and then come back to it later. Please look in your email inbox or spam as these invitations are sent by CodeSignal.
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Did You Know?
Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.
In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules. L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.
Veterans Preference
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s Jobs@lni.wa.gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
For more Information
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency please contact Steve Camerer at steve.camerer@lni.wa.gov - 3 Days Ago
Caregiver/Personal Care Specialist
- Senior Helpers - Olympia
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Olympia, WA
PART_TIME
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- Senior Services of America
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Olympia, WA
FULL_TIME
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- TruGreen - Lawn Specialist
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FULL_TIME
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- ProSidian Consulting, LLC
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Tumwater, WA
OTHER
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- Columbia Memorial Hospital
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Vice President, Global Manufacturing and Operations, Orthodontics
- Envista Holdings Corporation
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Olympia, WA
- **Job Description:** **Summary:** Reporting to the global SVP/President of the Orthodontic business unit of Envista, the...
- 5/4/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Air Quality Specialist
- Kennedy Jenks
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Federal Way, WA
- Kennedy Jenks is looking for a Senior Air Quality Specialist to join our growing team. This is an opportunity to work wi...
- 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Meat Clerk
- WinCo Foods
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Olympia, WA
- About Us: Join us at WinCo Foods, where we're more than just a grocery retailer - we're a growing family of over 140 sup...
- 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Automotive Sales Consultant (Sales Experience Preferred)
- Titus-Will Used Cars
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Olympia, WA
- We are Titus-Will Used Cars in Olympia. Titus-Will is a trusted, family-owned and operated business since 1938, and is a...
- 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
Shift Manager
- Burger King
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Lacey, WA
- Job Description Job Description Burger King Hiring: Shift Manager Location: Olympia, WA A Shift Manager is an hourly emp...
- 5/2/2024 12:00:00 AM
QUALITY TECHNICIAN
- Empire Packing
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Olympia, WA
- Description Job Title: Quality Technician Department: Quality Assurance Reports to: Quality Assurance Supervisor Classif...
- 5/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Sr Project Manager - Manufacturing Initiatives
- Cardinal Health
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Olympia, WA
- **_Title: Sr Project Manager Manufacturing Initiatives_** **_What Project Management contributes to Cardinal Health_** A...
- 5/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Manufacturing Program Manager REMOTE
- CBRE
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Olympia, WA
- Manufacturing Program Manager REMOTE Job ID 156979 Posted 29-Feb-2024 Service line GWS Segment Role type Full-time Areas...
- 5/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Lacey, Washington
Lacey is a city in Thurston County, Washington, United States. Established as a suburb of Olympia, its population was 42,393 at the 2010 census out of a county population of 252,264.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 16.51 square miles (42.76 km2), of which, 16.06 square miles (41.60 km2) is land and 0.45 square miles (1.17 km2) is water....
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Total Quality Senior Specialist jobs
$118,716 to $141,263
Lacey, Washington area prices
were up 2.9% from a year ago
were up 2.9% from a year ago
What does a Total Quality Senior Specialist do?
Total Quality Senior Specialist in Columbia, SC
Likely to be either a specialist within a particular focus area for QHSE, e.g., environmental, transportation, training, etc., or is based at a specific location in a generalized role.
February 18, 2020