Contractor QA Analyst

We are seeking an experienced QA Analyst specializing in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions (CS) to join our team on a contract basis. This role is essential for ensuring the quality and reliability of PeopleSoft Campus Solutions modules through thorough testing and quality assurance practices. The successful candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, excel in communication, and collaborate effectively with both functional and technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with business analysts, functional leads, developers, and end-users to understand requirements and achieve comprehensive test coverage. Conduct functional, integration, and regression testing across PeopleSoft Campus Solutions modules, including Records, Admissions, Financial Aid, Campus Community, Financials, and Academic Advising to support ongoing operational needs.
• Create detailed test plans for PeopleSoft Update Manager (PUM) and PeopleSoft Regulatory Patch (PRP) testing, ensuring alignment with both business and technical requirements.
• Lead and support testing efforts for PUM/PRP updates, HighPoint Upgrades, and other module testing, working alongside functional leads to prioritize and smooth out deployment processes.
• Document, track, and prioritize defects, working with developers and clients to resolve issues before production deployment.
• Facilitate client walkthroughs to explain changes, testing results, and ensure client understanding. Coordinate client sign-off for production releases.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by preparing accurate test data and ensuring it aligns with the testing requirements.

Required Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in testing various PeopleSoft Campus Solutions modules.
• Proven expertise in PeopleSoft Campus Solutions modules, including key areas like Admissions, Records, Financial Aid, Financials, and Academic Advisement.
• Proficiency in SQL for data validation and test preparation.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills to work effectively with functional and technical teams.
• Prior experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions upgrades or implementations.
• Knowledge of integrating PeopleSoft Campus Solutions with third-party systems.
• Familiarity with ITIL, Agile, and DevOps practices is a plus.
• Experience with ALM or other Test Management tools is preferred.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to discuss technical and non-technical concepts with clients and IS&T peers.
• At least 6 years of QA experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.

Essential Requirement

• Must have: Hands-on experience with PeopleSoft Campus Solutions