Johns Hopkins Sightline: Unleash Your Impact
The Johns Hopkins Sightline Business Modernization Project is more than just a job - it’s a mission. We’re tearing down walls to unleash the full potential of our people. Baltimore, ranked a top 2024 destination by the New York Times, is your backdrop as you join a dynamic and entrepreneurial team to reimagine the way Johns Hopkins works. We’re not just simplifying processes and transforming technology - we’re empowering people to focus on what matters most: research, teaching, patient care and community impact.

JOINING SIGHTLINE MEANS YOU’LL

• Work with cutting-edge technology.
• Join a collaborative team of experts in higher education and healthcare.
• Build new skills with a team that encourages creativity, innovation, and personal growth.
• Gain valuable experience and expertise in process improvement, technology implementation, and change management.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that includes health insurance, retirement savings plans, telework options, and generous paid time off.
  Become an architect of change and help shape the future of Johns Hopkins University and Medicine alongside a passionate team in Baltimore’s vibrant hub.
  Sightline is seeking a Sightline Testing Team Sr. Software Engineer who will assist in executing testing activities for the Workday platform, ensuring that all functionalities meet business requirements and quality standards. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, assisting with the creation of test cases, and documenting test results. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and a desire to learn about Workday applications.

ON-CALL REQUIREMENTS

• On-call responsibilities may be required during specific time periods during the implementation and go-live of the Workday environment.

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proactive attitude and a willingness to learn about Workday and testing practices.

Additional Information

• The work hours will primarily be regular day shift office hours. However, there may be times when employees are required to work off hours to respond to project inquiries, adhere to project deadlines and meet the overall needs of a 24/7 health system/university.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Six years of related experience.
• Experience in testing of software, preferably with a focus on Workday or similar HR/Financial systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with the full life cycle of software development projects (analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and maintenance).
• Workday certification or deep experience.
• Familiarity with Workday Testing functionality.
• Kainos experience.
  Classified Title: Sr. Software Engineer
  Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sightline Testing Team Sr Software Engineer
  Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PF
  Starting Salary Range: $85,500 - $149,800 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
  Employee group: Full Time
  Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm
  FLSA Status: Exempt
  Location: Hybrid: On-site 1-2 days a week
  Department name: 60013301-Sightline
  Personnel area: University Administration
  This salary range does not include all components of the Sightline compensation program. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary slightly from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.
  Total Rewards
  The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees’ health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
  Education and Experience Equivalency
  Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
  Applicants Completing Studies
  Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
  Background Checks
  The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
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  Vaccine Requirements
  Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.
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• Test Case Development: Assist in the creation and execution of detailed test cases and test scripts based on functional specifications and business requirements.
• Testing Execution: Conduct various types of testing, including functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for Workday modules.
• Defect Tracking: Identify, document, and track defects in the testing process, collaborating with developers and project teams to ensure timely resolution.
• Test Documentation: Maintain accurate records of test results, including pass/fail status, and provide feedback on system functionality and performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with business analysts, project managers, and other team members to understand project requirements and ensure testing aligns with business needs.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas for improving testing processes and methodologies.
• Training and Support: Assist in knowledge sharing and training sessions for end-users and stakeholders regarding Workday functionalities and testing processes.
• Reporting: Provide regular updates on testing progress and results to the Testing Team Lead and other stakeholders.

Specific Devices, Software, Projects

• Workday’s suite of applications will be the focus of this position.

Scale/size of Area, Project and/or System Supported

• Works in a highly complex 70+ server environment supporting Johns Hopkins Enterprise Employee Resource Planning (ERP) solutions.
• Workday software is an integrated development solution incorporating JH’s key business functions of Human Resources (Payroll, Benefits), Materials Management (Purchasing, and Inventory Management), Grants/Funds Management, Finance and Accounting.
• The Workday system will support over 60,000 users with the HCM module through payroll and benefits.
• Workday will interface to over 450+ other internal and external systems including student services, banks, benefit providers, clinical applications, and e-commerce hubs to support the daily functions of the university and health system organizations.