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Software/QA Tester (Hybrid)
ValidaTek • Virginia, US • Remote
Posted on: 18th February, 2025
Employment Type: FULLTIME
Job Description
About the position
ValidaTek is seeking a highly qualified Software/QA Tester to support the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs Queue Management (CAQM) lobby line management and customer experience program. The CAQM program provides software, hardware and capabilities that improve the customer waiting and service fulfillment experience at the bureau's domestic Passport Agencies and Overseas Posts. These locations provide Passport, Visa and Overseas Citizen services for U.S. citizens and foreign nationals. As a Software/QA Tester will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products/services. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive test plans to identify and address any defects or issues before software deployment. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions.
Responsibilities
• Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts to thoroughly evaluate software applications.
,
• Identify, isolate, and document software defects and track them to resolution.
,
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, engineers, application support teams, project managers, and product owners, to ensure alignment on quality standards and testing requirements.
,
• Define and execute automated testing plan to create automated tests and get them integrated into our CI/CD pipeline.
,
• Design develop, and maintain automated test scripts for various test cases (e.g., functional, regression, performance, and usability).
,
• Configure and integrate automated tests into a CI/CD pipeline and execute tests in pipeline stages.
,
• Utilize testing tools and methodologies to streamline the testing process and improve efficiency.
,
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
,
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in software testing and quality assurance.
,
• Provide timely and accurate reports on test results, defect status, and overall software quality metrics.
,
• Advise best practices and optimizations throughout testing and bug-fixing processes.
,
• Collaborate with others to create test plans and new approaches for seeking out bugs and exploits in end-user-facing applications.
Requirements
• BA/BS degree and at least 5 years of experience working in a technical position.
,
• Active Secret Clearance
,
• Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium, Cucumber, Python, etc).
,
• Experience managing test code in version control systems such as Gitlab.
,
• Ability to configure and integrate test automation into pipelines.
,
• Proven experience in software testing and quality assurance, preferably in a professional/enterprise environment.
,
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile/Scrum.
,
• Proficiency in agile tools and technologies, such as JIRA, or similar.
,
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
,
• Solid communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Nice-to-haves
• ISTQB, Six Sigma, CSTE, CSQA or other relevant certifications - preferred.
Benefits
• 401k
,
• health_insurance
,
• dental_insurance
,
• vision_insurance
,
• paid_holidays
,
• flexible_scheduling
,
• professional_development
ValidaTek is seeking a highly qualified Software/QA Tester to support the Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs Queue Management (CAQM) lobby line management and customer experience program. The CAQM program provides software, hardware and capabilities that improve the customer waiting and service fulfillment experience at the bureau's domestic Passport Agencies and Overseas Posts. These locations provide Passport, Visa and Overseas Citizen services for U.S. citizens and foreign nationals. As a Software/QA Tester will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products/services. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive test plans to identify and address any defects or issues before software deployment. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions.
Responsibilities
• Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts to thoroughly evaluate software applications.
,
• Identify, isolate, and document software defects and track them to resolution.
,
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, engineers, application support teams, project managers, and product owners, to ensure alignment on quality standards and testing requirements.
,
• Define and execute automated testing plan to create automated tests and get them integrated into our CI/CD pipeline.
,
• Design develop, and maintain automated test scripts for various test cases (e.g., functional, regression, performance, and usability).
,
• Configure and integrate automated tests into a CI/CD pipeline and execute tests in pipeline stages.
,
• Utilize testing tools and methodologies to streamline the testing process and improve efficiency.
,
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews.
,
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in software testing and quality assurance.
,
• Provide timely and accurate reports on test results, defect status, and overall software quality metrics.
,
• Advise best practices and optimizations throughout testing and bug-fixing processes.
,
• Collaborate with others to create test plans and new approaches for seeking out bugs and exploits in end-user-facing applications.
Requirements
• BA/BS degree and at least 5 years of experience working in a technical position.
,
• Active Secret Clearance
,
• Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium, Cucumber, Python, etc).
,
• Experience managing test code in version control systems such as Gitlab.
,
• Ability to configure and integrate test automation into pipelines.
,
• Proven experience in software testing and quality assurance, preferably in a professional/enterprise environment.
,
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile/Scrum.
,
• Proficiency in agile tools and technologies, such as JIRA, or similar.
,
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
,
• Solid communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Nice-to-haves
• ISTQB, Six Sigma, CSTE, CSQA or other relevant certifications - preferred.
Benefits
• 401k
,
• health_insurance
,
• dental_insurance
,
• vision_insurance
,
• paid_holidays
,
• flexible_scheduling
,
• professional_development
Responsibilities
- As a Software/QA Tester will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality and reliability of our software products/services
- You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive test plans to identify and address any defects or issues before software deployment
- Develop and execute detailed test plans, test cases, and test scripts to thoroughly evaluate software applications
- Identify, isolate, and document software defects and track them to resolution
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, engineers, application support teams, project managers, and product owners, to ensure alignment on quality standards and testing requirements
- Define and execute automated testing plan to create automated tests and get them integrated into our CI/CD pipeline
- Design develop, and maintain automated test scripts for various test cases (e.g., functional, regression, performance, and usability)
- Configure and integrate automated tests into a CI/CD pipeline and execute tests in pipeline stages
- Utilize testing tools and methodologies to streamline the testing process and improve efficiency
- Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and sprint reviews
- Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging trends in software testing and quality assurance
- Provide timely and accurate reports on test results, defect status, and overall software quality metrics
- Advise best practices and optimizations throughout testing and bug-fixing processes
- Collaborate with others to create test plans and new approaches for seeking out bugs and exploits in end-user-facing applications
Requirements
- This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong analytical skills, and a passion for delivering high-quality software solutions
- BA/BS degree and at least 5 years of experience working in a technical position
- Active Secret Clearance
- Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Selenium, Cypress, Appium, Cucumber, Python, etc)
- Experience managing test code in version control systems such as Gitlab
- Ability to configure and integrate test automation into pipelines
- Proven experience in software testing and quality assurance, preferably in a professional/enterprise environment
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile/Scrum
- Proficiency in agile tools and technologies, such as JIRA, or similar
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Solid communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
ValidaTek
Technology
Location
Virginia, US
Job Type
FULLTIME
Benefits
- 401k
- health_insurance
- dental_insurance
- vision_insurance
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