QA- HCM Oracle

Key Responsibilities:

Test Planning & Execution:

• Develop, document, and maintain functional, integration, regression, and UAT test cases for Oracle HCM Cloud modules (e.g., Core HR, Payroll, Absence, Talent, Compensation).
• Execute test scripts manually and/or using automation tools for various releases and configurations.
• Validate HCM configurations, workflows, data mapping, security roles, and custom reports.

Defect Management:

• Log defects with clear documentation (steps to reproduce, screenshots, impact).
• Track and validate fixes from developers and configuration teams.
• Work closely with Oracle support (SRs) when required for issue resolution.

Automation & Tools:

• Utilize QA tools such as Oracle Application Testing Suite (OATS), Selenium, or other testing frameworks.
• Contribute to test automation for regression testing, especially across frequent Oracle Cloud updates.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Collaborate with functional consultants, business analysts, and developers to understand requirements and ensure test coverage.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) by assisting users, gathering feedback, and reporting results.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (if applicable) and contribute to QA status reports.

Oracle Cloud Readiness & Release Testing:

• Test quarterly Oracle Cloud updates, patches, and new features as part of the release management process.
• Evaluate impact analysis reports and coordinate release-specific testing activities.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 2–5 years of QA/testing experience, including at least 1–2 years testing Oracle HCM Cloud or Oracle EBS HCM modules.
• Good understanding of HCM business processes like employee lifecycle, payroll, compensation, and performance.
• Experience with tools like HP ALM, JIRA, TestRail, or similar.

Preferred:

• Experience in automation testing using Selenium, OATS, or Oracle Test Manager.
• Knowledge of Oracle Fusion Middleware, BI Publisher, or OTBI reports testing.
• ISTQB or Oracle HCM Cloud certification (nice to have).

Key Skills:

• Functional and integration testing
• SQL and basic data validation skills
• Attention to detail and documentation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communication and teamwork