Con Edison · 1 month ago
GIS Testing Sr System Analyst
Con Edison is an IT GIS solutions provider committed to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions. They are seeking a GIS Project Testing Team Lead Senior System Analyst to lead the testing efforts for the NRG to GIS migration project, ensuring quality assurance and effective testing solutions.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Lead the project team through the testing phases, ensuring the successful execution of all components of the testing plan. Support FAT, SAT/SIT and UAT planning and execution activities. Support defect resolution and prioritization. Oversees and manages overall testing efforts across test phases
Performance Testing: Work with a team to set benchmarks to perform performance testing to stress-test GIS systems and identify areas for optimization. Provide recommendations for performance improvements based on testing results. Create a process for conducting daily manual testing to ensure the health and functionality of GIS applications. Craft and execute test cases to validate system reliability and performance
Vendor Deliverables Testing: Lead testing efforts for vendor deliverables, including factory acceptance, system acceptance, and user acceptance testing. Ensure that vendor-provided solutions meet the specified requirements
Quality Assurance: Implement rigorous quality assurance measures to verify the effectiveness of testing solutions and defect resolution. Advocate for the customer throughout the testing process, ensuring that GIS solutions meet user expectations. Collaborate with development teams to address customer feedback and enhance system usability
Azure DevOps (or other testing software): Utilize Azure DevOps or other testing software for effective test planning, execution, and reporting. Maintain testing documentation and artifacts in testing tools
Metric Reporting: Develop and maintain reporting metrics to showcase the success or failure of testing efforts. Provide regular updates to project stakeholders on testing progress
Crafting Actionable Test Cases: Craft clear and actionable test cases that effectively validate GIS system functionality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure comprehensive test coverage
Document Review: Conduct thorough reviews of project documentation related to test plan and execution. Offer insightful comments to enhance the quality of test plan documentation and provide approval. Review test plan and scripts to ensure alignment with project goals
Decisive Sign-Off: Demonstrate decisiveness in signing off on testing-related requirements and planning documentations ensuring alignment with project goals
Integration and Data Deliverables Testing: Test GIS system integrations, data deliverables, and configurations to ensure seamless functionality. Validate the interoperability of GIS components and data consistency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 3 years of experience
Master's Degree in GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, required
Proactive problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, required
Driver's License Required
Sit or stand to answer a phone for the duration of the workday
Sit or stand to use a keyboard, mouse, and computer for the duration of the workday
Possess manual dexterity and the ability to use hands for the duration of the workday
Stand to use/operate office equipment for the duration of the workday
Ability to read small print and symbols
Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers
Preferred
Master's Degree in GIS, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and 2 years of experience and proven experience as a GIS project Team Lead with a focus on system integration
Proven experience in GIS related testing, specifically in electric and gas utility operations, preferred
Strong understanding of GIS applications and technologies, preferred
Proven experience in GIS testing, with a focus on daily manual testing, performance testing, and vendor deliverables testing, preferred
Strong background working on enterprise systems and delivering successful integration solutions, preferred
In-depth knowledge of integration technologies and best practices, preferred
Familiarity with enterprise-wide solution preferences for integration, preferred
Benefits
Rich medical & pharmacy benefits, including vision benefits
Dental benefits
Health Savings Accounts
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with robust matching
Employer paid Pension Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a generous matching contribution
State of the art Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Generous paid time off plus paid holidays
Family support: emergency backup child, & elder care assistance
Social responsibility and volunteer opportunities
Employee discount program
Commuter Benefits
Culture of growth and learning: career development; tuition reimbursement; recognition program
Life and Long-Term Disability Benefits
Company
Con Edison
We provide power to more than 10 million people and businesses across NYC and Westchester.