Job Description
Agency Overview:
A&F IT is a unit under the Executive Office for Administration & Finance (A&F) and is overseen by the A&F IT Secretariat Chief Information Officer (A&F SCIO). A&F IT is comprised of more than 200 employees working on IT systems and applications for 15 various A&F agencies. A&F IT oversees and provides all the IT application support for these agencies to ensure their IT operations are running effectively and efficiently. Information regarding these supported agencies is available at https://www.mass.gov/orgs/executive-office-for-administration-and-finance (see section on "Related Organizations").
One of the key agencies within A&F is the Department of Revenue (DOR). DOR manages Commonwealth taxes and child support, and their mission is to gain full compliance with the tax, child support and municipal finance laws of the Commonwealth.
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Position Summary:
As an Automation Tester Intern, you will work alongside experienced QA professionals and developers to design, develop, and maintain automated tests. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in software testing, automation tools, and best practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in creating and maintaining automated test scripts for web and mobile applications.
- Perform testing using automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium
- Collaborate with developers and QA engineers to identify test scenarios and ensure thorough test coverage.
- Participate in manual testing efforts as needed.
- Debug and troubleshoot issues found during automated test execution.
- Document testing procedures and results.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of testing processes and practices.
Required Qualifications:
- Basic understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
- Basic understanding of automation testing tools like Selenium, Appium, or other relevant tools is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and a passion for improving software quality.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Experience with testing web and mobile applications.
- Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, innovative, and supportive environment.
- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge automation tools and techniques.
- Mentorship from experienced QA professionals
This position is assigned to A&F IT's offices at MITC, 200 Arlington Street in Chelsea, Massachusetts. Currently, this position will require in-person and virtual presence, as assigned by the supervisor. The offices at MITC are MBTA accessible.
An external candidate recommended for a position with the Executive Office for Administration and Finance IT will be subject to a background check that includes checks for: state and federal tax compliance; child support compliance; education verification; Massachusetts CORI checks; criminal background checks in state(s) of current and previous residence/employment; validation of eligibility to work in the United States; and national fingerprint-based criminal background checks.
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Please see Preferred Qualifications.
Comprehensive Benefits
When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.