Application Tester
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$35.00 to $40.00 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Washington, DC Washington, District of Columbia open_in_new |
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Job Description
Hybrid 3 day/week on site in Washington, DC
Our client is seeking an Application Tester to support and develop Java-based applications along with .NET and MQ messaging for a federal program in Washington, DC. The role involves planning and executing functional, regression, load, and system testing across web-based systems, creating and maintaining automated and manual test scripts, validating data using SQL, and documenting results and defects. The tester will collaborate with cross-functional teams within AFMS to facilitate SDLC processes and support change management, while adhering to federal background investigation requirements.
Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.
Rate: $35.00 to $40.00/hr. w2
Responsibilities:- Plan and develop functional test plans for all phases of testing.
- Design, execute, and maintain automated and manual test scripts.
- Generate test data and perform data validation.
- Execute regression, functional, load, and system testing.
- Verify results and produce test summaries and defect reports.
- Identify defects and requirement discrepancies.
- Create defect change requests and report discrepancies.
- Determine test objectives and standards by reviewing requirements.
- Conduct application testing of web-based systems.
- Capture and document test artifacts and record defects.
- Access and query databases using MS Access or SQL to validate results.
- Report test outcomes by collecting, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, and displaying data.
- Resolve testing problems by adjusting methods and updating plans.
- Understand business requirements and current system functionality.
- Participate in design reviews, analysis walkthroughs, and peer reviews.
- Use Rational ClearQuest and Rational ClearCase for change and defect management.
- 5+ years of experience in software testing, including manual and automated testing of web-based applications.
- Evidence of using test strategies, test plans, manual test cases, and automated test scripts.
- Ability to conduct test risk and system impact analysis.
- Detailed orientation with problem solving and decision making skills.
- Ability to identify, document, and track defects thoroughly.
- Ability to collaborate and triage technical issues across teams.
- Flexibility to work weekends and off hours as required.
- Proficiency developing automated scripts and organizing suites with Rational tools such as Rational Test Manager and Rational Functional Tester.
- Capability to develop SQL for backend database testing and analysis.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Hands-on experience with tools such as TestComplete, Insomnia, SoapUI, ReadyAPI, TOAD, and Data Studio preferred.
- US Citizenship required. Must pass a DOJ Minimal Background Investigation (MBI) Level 5. Valid EQIP JPAS transfers acceptable.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:
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