Senior QA Lead

Role: QA Engineer Location: San Jose, CA – Onsite Position Type: W2 Contract Functionality, performance, and stability of our in-house tool suite. You will work closely with software engineers and other stakeholders to understand requirements, identify potential issues, and drive quality throughout the development lifecycle. Requirements Must Have: • Python 3.1x • Testing on Python • Pytest Testing framework • Parameterized test • Mocking • CI/CD pipeline C/C++ (Priority: 1) Python (Priority: 1) CI/CD Pipeline (Priority:1) 5+ years of experience - Python 3.1x - Working knowledge of software design patterns - Working knowledge of Python unittest testing framework - Understanding of code coverage metrics and how to determine testing quality - Working knowledge of Pytest testing framework • + parameterized tests • + Test that throw exceptions • + Mocking • + Inter-test dependencies and ordering - Working knowledge of Sapling / Mercurial / GIT - Working knowledge of VSCode

Job Title: Laboratory Technician for Agricultural Soils Location: Santa Paula Job Type: Full-Time Salary: $16.50 - $17.50 per hour Job Description: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Agricultural Soils Laboratory Technician to join our team for an entry-level position . In this hands-on role, you will support soil testing and analysis to ensure accurate and reliable results for agricultural applications. This position offers a great opportunity for individuals with an interest in agricultural science and laboratory work. Key Responsibilities: Sample Preparation: Prepare and process soil samples for laboratory analysis, ensuring all samples are properly labeled and documented. Chemist Support: Assist chemists and laboratory staff with the preparation of various soil analyses. Additional Tasks: Assist with other laboratory-related duties and tasks as assigned, which may include data entry and general lab clean-up. Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50lbs as part of daily responsibilities. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Background in agriculture, chemistry, or a related field is preferred but not required. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Benefits: Competitive hourly wage: $16.50 – $17.50 Full-time position with health, dental, vision, and 401K.

Position Overview: The UAT Lead will oversee the User Acceptance Testing (UAT) efforts for Georgia Access, ensuring that the Eligibility and Enrollment System, Consumer Portal, Agent Portal, EDE partners, partner integration items which are relevant and website function as expected. The role requires a blend of technical expertise, project management experience, and stakeholder coordination to manage test planning, execution, defect tracking, and release readiness.The UAT Lead will collaborate with business stakeholders, technology vendors, and cross-functional teams to drive a successful testing lifecycle, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations to drive UAT Success. The candidate will be responsible for writing the scenarios for the requirements, derive the test cases, review the test cases with the business and stake holders, handle the environment readiness, Entry and Exit criteria presentations and review with the stake holders. Ask the relevant questions. Bring new processes to streamline and ensure the team follows the strategy, capture lessons learned with few metrics to baseline the quality. Local candidates only as they will be required to work onsite 3 days per week.  Key Responsibilities UAT Strategy & Planning • Develop and implement comprehensive UAT strategies aligned with business requirements and regulatory compliance. • Define and enforce UAT entry and exit criteria, ensuring alignment with quality standards.   Create and manage test plans, scenarios, and test cases in collaboration with business analysts, developers, and end users.   Execution & Oversight •  Lead and coordinate UAT execution across multiple workstreams, ensuring timely completion. •  Oversee test execution performed by vendors and internal teams, ensuring traceability and defect resolution. •  Implement test automation strategies to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort. •  Participate in defect triage discussions and drive resolution in coordination with developers, system architects, and business owners. • Perform risk-based testing and impact analysis to ensure comprehensive test coverage. • Lead data validation and integration testing across multiple systems, ensuring accuracy and consistency. • Knowledge on performance and load testing coordination with technology/EDE partners. help define high-traffic test scenarios and review results. • Coordinating defect resolution across internal and external teams to ensure compliance-driven fixes • Should ensure accurate eligibility determination and system-to-system reconciliation.    Stakeholder Management & Reporting • Work closely with business, IT, policy, and vendor teams to facilitate testing activities and address blockers. • Communicate UAT progress, risks, and issues to senior leadership through dashboards and reports. • Conduct weekly status meetings, risk assessments, and post-mortem analysis for continuous improvement. • Collaborate with the Release Management team to ensure a seamless go-live process.    Process Improvement & Compliance • Enhance testing processes by implementing best practices from leading consulting firms (e.g., Agile frameworks, DevOps integration, test                automation). • Ensure adherence to HIPAA, PHI, and PII regulations in all testing activities. • Optimize test strategies based on lessons learned from previous release • Maintain UAT documentation, including test scripts, defect logs, and status repor Minimum Requirements Education & Years of Experience • Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant professional experience. • Master's degree in a relevant field may be substituted for 2 years of experience.     Experience, Knowledge, & Skills o 5+ years of experience in UAT, quality assurance, and software testing. o Experience managing programs involving multiple stakeholders and/or vendors. o Ability to thrive in complex and evolving environments. o Exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills. o Strong project management experience, preferably in a consulting or government environment. o Experience working with multi-vendor environments and in managing outsourced testing teams Knowledge of Agile and Scrum for testing. Hands-on experience with test management tools (JIRA, ALM, etc.). o Expertise in cloud-based SaaS solutions and API testing. o Familiarity with data analytics, SQL, and business intelligence tools for validation. o Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and release management. Skills: o Strong problem-solving, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. o Experience with test management tools, defect tracking systems, and UAT governance. o Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-vendor environment Preferred Qualifications • Certifications in PMP, ISTQB, or CSM is good to have • Experience with CMS integrations and requirements. • Experience with test automation tools (Selenium, Tosca, or Cypress). • Experience with state health insurance Exchanges, the federal Exchange, or EDE partners. • Understanding of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the individual market, including federal and state health insurance policies and programs. • Experience working with and/or processing 834 enrollment files. • Experience working in and/or with governmental agencies. Key Enhancements & Skillsets: Analytical Thinking & Problem-Solving – Emphasized risk assessment, impact analysis, and test optimization. Project Management & Agile – Integrated Agile, Scrum, and SAFe methodologies for better test execution. Technical Proficiency – Added cloud-based testing, automation tools, API validation, and SQL querying. Stakeholder Collaboration – Strengthened business-technology alignment and vendor coordination. Process Improvement – Incorporated test automation, DevOps integration, and best practices for continuous improvement. 

A family owned medical equipment sales and service company is in search of a full time biomed technician. We sell refurbished surgical equipment. The job will be located at our facility and will primarily entail electronic troubleshooting, testing, calibration, tech support, field service, etc. must have experience with electronic repair to component level, reading schematics, reading technical service manual, research parts, etc. . The amount of tasks and complexity of these tasks would increase as one becomes more familiar with our business. Training is available but individual will need to invest time in learning on their own.

Datacenter Hardware Technician Marble, North Carolina (100% onsite) - FYI - this position wouldn't start until early December 2025. We can provide relocation assistance. This will be first shift however it will occasionally rotate (8 hours per day, 40 hours a week). Must be flexible to work varying shifts. Salary: 80-90K (pending experience) Overview: We are seeking a Datacenter Hardware Technician to support and maintain Dell server infrastructure in a high-demand, fast-paced environment. This role involves hands-on hardware troubleshooting, repairs, and installations (rack and stack), with a focus on maintaining uptime and efficiency. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, physically capable, and comfortable working onsite within a team-based datacenter setting. Key Responsibilities: Hardware Maintenance & Repair: Perform break/fix services on Dell servers, including the replacement of components such as GPUs, NICs, memory, and other hardware. Ticket Management: Track, prioritize, and resolve hardware-related service tickets in a timely and efficient manner. Troubleshooting & Diagnostics: Identify and resolve hardware issues using knowledge of server architecture and components. Customer Service & Communication: Maintain clear, professional communication with team members and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations. Physical Datacenter Work: Lift up to 65 pounds, climb ladders, and carry out tasks in a physically demanding datacenter environment. Team Collaboration: Work closely with fellow technicians and other departments to meet deployment and maintenance goals. Quality & Precision: Ensure all tasks and repairs are performed to a high standard of accuracy and reliability. Additional Information: Must be a US citizen. This position requires 100% onsite presence in Marble, NC Shift is expected to be first shift, but will probably rotate often. Must be able to work varying shift. Role involves physical labor in a dynamic datacenter environment Requirements Dell Server Expertise: Proven experience racking, stacking, and servicing Dell servers in a datacenter setting. Break/Fix Proficiency: Hands-on experience diagnosing hardware issues and performing part replacements. Troubleshooting Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and technical insight into server operations. Customer Focus: Excellent communication skills with a professional, customer-first approach. Physical Capability: Ability to lift heavy equipment (up to 65 lbs) and work on ladders as needed. Detail-Oriented: Committed to delivering high-quality work with strong attention to detail. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Nvidia GPUs/NICs Basic understanding of networking concepts and troubleshooting Ability to read and interpret Linux logs for diagnostics Nice-to-Have Skills: Familiarity with the Linux command line (CLI) Exposure to RoCE (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) networking Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. A TRICARE Supplemental Medical Insurance plan is also available.  Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. We offer a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment. About PGTEK: PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.  EOE, including disability/veterans.

Looking for an experienced technician to troubleshoot install cat 6 wiring and Telephone line tracing troubleshooting with a telephone line but set, toner probe set, small cable hand held tester and laptop experience. Experience is a must for installations, repair, troubleshooting Cat6, telephone line 66 block, and CCTV camera systems . Must have telephone line buttset experience. Installation of cameras and dvr systems commercially and trouble shooting. ALL solid and strong experience in ALL of my requirements must be 100%. Work vehicle is available depending on driving record.