State Compensation Insurance Fund · 1 day ago
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$6,513/mo - $10,737/moState Compensation Insurance Fund is California’s largest provider of workers’ compensation insurance, established in 1914. They are seeking an Information Technology Specialist I to provide expertise in security testing, perform QA testing, and improve testing processes while collaborating with management and security teams.
Commercial InsuranceConsultingInsuranceNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provide expertise in all technical aspects of security testing and understand the manual testing scope
Perform functional and non-functional QA testing
Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies based on project needs and industry trends
Write and document test scripts
Provide test estimates for proposed projects
Constantly look for opportunities to improve testing processes
Establish and document testing standards, scenarios, cases and data
Encourage innovation of process and creative testing methodologies
Work closely with management to determine feasibility of product features
Work with the QA testing and information security teams to ensure the effectiveness of application security controls
Filing defects accurately with detailed information that aids in defect resolution
Responsible for assuring that output from the software development process includes adequate identification and interpretation of product requirements, such as a) traceability requirements, b) test requirements, c) usability requirements, etc
Promote high quality, scalability and timely completion of testing timelines
Provide management with status of testing activities
Mentor and provide knowledge transfer to QA team members
Qualification
Required
Provide expertise in all technical aspects of security testing and understand the manual testing scope
Perform functional and non-functional QA testing
Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies based on project needs and industry trends
Write and document test scripts
Provide test estimates for proposed projects
Constantly look for opportunities to improve testing processes
Establish and document testing standards, scenarios, cases and data
Encourage innovation of process and creative testing methodologies
Work closely with management to determine feasibility of product features
Work with the QA testing and information security teams to ensure the effectiveness of application security controls
Filing defects accurately with detailed information that aids in defect resolution
Responsible for assuring that output from the software development process includes adequate identification and interpretation of product requirements, such as a) traceability requirements, b) test requirements, c) usability requirements, etc
Promote high quality, scalability and timely completion of testing timelines
Provide management with status of testing activities
Mentor and provide knowledge transfer to QA team members
Must reside in California upon appointment
Selected candidate(s) hired may be required to attend in-person Onboarding at our Vacaville office with expenses for attendance paid by State Fund
To be considered, you must provide a fully completed STD 678 application, resume, and/or statement of qualifications if required
Completed STD 678 must include duties performed, start and end dates, and hours worked per week for each position held
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process
Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s)
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered
Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov
Resume is required and must be included
Preferred
10+ years of experience working as a Functional, Data or Business Analyst
5+ years experience in MS Word, Excel(Advanced), Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project and Quality Center
7+ years of customer interfacing experience – project oversight, customer presentation
Work with business and IT to ensure accurate business requirements captured
Work closely with project manager to clearly define requirements scope and manage change requests
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Comfortable working in a flexible Agile development environment
Working knowledge of Linux and Windows
Prior experience in the insurance industry is a plus
Benefits
Health Benefits Program (CalPERS)
Retirement (CalPERS)
Employer Health and Consolidated Benefits Contributions
Dental, Vision
401(k) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Group Legal Services Insurance
Holidays, Vacation/Sick/Other Paid Leave
Flex Elect Reimbursement Program
Wellness and Recognition
Alternate Work Schedules
Transit Pass Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Dependent Scholarship Program
Leadership Training
Mentoring Program
Company
State Compensation Insurance Fund
State Compensation Insurance Fund is a non-profit organization that provides workers compensation insurance.
Founded in 1914
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Vern Steiner
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Guastamachio
Chief Financial Officer
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