Quality Assurance Tech

Quality Assurance Tech

Job no: 528343
Work type: Classified Staff
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Education, Information Technology

Department: Educational and Community Supports
Classification: Info Technology Consultant
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: $15.25 - $24.23 per hour
FTE: .5

Review of Applications Begins
Position Closes November 8, 2021 (updated)

Special Instructions to Applicants
To be considered for the position please include with your online application the following:

• a resume
  
• a cover letter stating your interest and qualifications in the position, including how you meet the minimum requirements
  
• three professional references
  
  Department Summary
  PBISApps, a multidisciplinary team within the Educational and Community Supports (ECS) research unit in the University of Oregon's College of Education, is a leader in providing practical solutions for common educational issues. We enable educators to use student behavioral data in schools all over the United States and in over 10 countries worldwide. Our work at PBISApps translates cutting-edge research into real-world solutions through an equity-focused educational service mission, sophisticated software and database architectures, and development tools used by an active and enthusiastic base of over 20,000 schools. Our solutions save educators time and keep them focused on supporting students. PBISApps has a continued commitment to using data-based decision making to improve student outcomes and make systems more effective, efficient, and equitable. We offer a flexible, supportive family-friendly work environment focused on a work-life balance in a stimulating academic setting.
  
  At ECS, our teams value the contribution that diversity brings to our work and culture. Understanding and learning from our differences gives us unique opportunities to improve our products and services.
  
  Position Summary
  The quality assurance specialist ensures quality of the many software systems produced by ECS. To do this effectively, the person in this position needs to learn how our systems work and think creatively about how we can improve our systems and our processes.
  
  The quality assurance specialist is constantly learning, faced with and expected to overcome tough and interesting challenges, and must be unafraid to ask for help when hitting a wall. As a member of a tight-knit team, constant improvement is central to all our work. The person in this position should be curious, questioning, and collaborative.
  
  As a member of the Quality Assurance team, the quality assurance specialist focuses on executing test plans and analyzing the results in order to communicate them to stakeholders. They conduct white box and black box testing to identify defects and optimization issues. They also assist in designing and implementing test writing strategies and work with development teams to ensure quality software throughout the software development life cycle.
  
  The quality assurance specialist reports to the Director of Application Development.
  
  Minimum Requirements
  Basic foundation of knowledge and skills of technology and information systems as generally obtained through an associate degree in computer science, information systems, educational technology, communications, or related fields, or similar certified course work in applicable fields of study and at least one year of related work experience.
  
  Professional Competencies
  
• Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
  
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to embrace challenges and focus on continual improvement
  
• Ability to solve problems, including implementing and verifying solutions
  
  Preferred Qualifications
  
• Familiar with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and project management practices.
  
• Ability to assess application performance and usability.
  
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards.
  
• Ability to develop and automate test plans for multiple web applications.
  
  FLSA Exempt: No
  
  All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.
  
  This is a classified position represented by the SEIU Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union.
  
  The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits.
  
  The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the ADA. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply, and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please contact us at uocareers@uoregon.edu or 541-346-5112.
  
  UO prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression in all programs, activities and employment practices as required by Title IX, other applicable laws, and policies. Retaliation is prohibited by UO policy. Questions may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, Office of Civil Rights Compliance, or to the Office for Civil Rights. Contact information, related policies, and complaint procedures are listed on the statement of non-discrimination.
  
  In compliance with federal law, the University of Oregon prepares an annual report on campus security and fire safety programs and services. The Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at http://police.uoregon.edu/annual-report.
  
  
  
  To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/528343/quality-assurance-tech
  
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