Director of Quality Assurance
- OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
- Full-Time
- Location: MANHATTAN
- Exam May Be Required
- Department: Information Systems
- Salary Range: $128,800.00 – $140,000.00
Job Description
Note: This position is open only to the current City of New York employees serving in a permanent Civil Service title of Computer Systems Manager (CSM), or any other permanent administrative/managerial title eligible for title change to the Computer Systems Manager title as per the Personnel Rules and Regulations of the City of New York, Rule 6.1.9. Candidates who are currently reachable to the Civil Service list for Computer Systems Manager title are also eligible to apply.
The Bureau of Information Systems and Technology provides a full range of technology support services for key business functions and charter mandated responsibilities of the Comptroller’s Office. These services include: technology strategic planning, graphic design, disaster recovery, systems development, network administration, audio/visual services, business process re-engineering, change management, program management, security administration, service desk, computer operations, telecommunications, and document management.
Under the direction of the Deputy CIO of Application Development and Project Management, the responsibilities for the position of the Quality Assurance Director include, but are not limited to the following:
- Prepare and implement quality assurance policies and procedures.
- Define, document, plan and execute test cases for various software applications and systems.
- Detect, log, report, and help troubleshoot system defects and glitches.
- Review test procedures and develop test scripts.
- Perform related assignments and special projects as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- A master's degree in computer science from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience in Information Technology (IT) including applications development, systems development, data communications and networking, database administration, data processing, or user services. At least eighteen (18) months of this experience must have been in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity in the areas of applications development, systems development, data communications and networking, database administration, data processing or in the supervision of staff performing these duties; or
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; or
- A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, and six (6) years of progressively more responsible, full-time, satisfactory experience as described in "1" above; or
- A satisfactory combination of education and experience equivalent to "1", "2" or "3" above. However, all candidates must have at least a four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and must possess at least three (3) years of experience as described in "1" above, including the eighteen (18) months of administrative, managerial, executive or supervisory experience as described in "1" above.
In the absence of a baccalaureate degree, undergraduate credits may be substituted for a maximum of two (2) years of the required experience in IT on the basis of 30 semester credits for six (6) months of the required experience. Graduate credits in computer science may be substituted for a maximum of one (1) year of the required experience in IT on the basis of 30 graduate semester credits in computer science for one (1) year of the required IT experience.
Preferred Skills
- Deep knowledge of quality assurance terminology, methods, and tools.
- Proficiency in best practices for testing, version control, and defect management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent organizational, planning, management skills.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs.
Residency Requirement
New York City Residency is not required for this position.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic.
