[Remote] Senior Software Tester/QA Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Everforth ECS is seeking a skilled Tester to support a rapidly growing Data Analytics and Business Intelligence platform. This role supports high-visibility application modernization efforts focused on redesigning and enhancing enterprise procurement and acquisition systems using modern web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand requirements; lead and execute comprehensive testing activities across multiple DHS modernization projects
• Design tests and build test data
• Plan and coordinate test scenarios
• Perform non-functional requirements testing like usability, performance, and scalability
• Establish and document test procedures
• Create project test documents such as a Requirements Traceability Matrix, Test Management Plans, and Test Summary Reports
• Support User Acceptance Test (UAT) testing
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning/backlog refinement/standups/demos/retrospectives
• Utilize Jira/Confluence and other materials to manage testing activities, document test results, and track defects
• Support release validation and production verification activities
• Coordinate defect management activities including defect documentation, prioritization, retesting, and validation of fixes
• Identify testing gaps, risks, and quality concerns early in the development lifecycle and proactively recommend mitigation strategies
• Maintain responsibility for completion and accuracy of work products
• Promote QA best practices and contribute to establishing a culture of quality across the program

Skills

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of experience as a tester
• Experience with test automation
• Experience working in an Agile project environment (Kanban/Scrum) with an emphasis on frequently delivering functional software releases at a sustainable pace
• Experience with continuous integration tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins)
• Experience supporting regression, integration, end-to-end, and UAT testing
• Experience supporting testing activities throughout the full software development lifecycle (SDLC)
• Experience testing modern web applications built using Angular and/or React
• Excellent communication and interpersonal leadership skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight in a fast-paced environment
• Prior professional services or federal consulting experience; experience supporting DHS preferred
• Experience with the Atlassian suite (Jira/Confluence)
• Experience with 508-accessibility testing
• Experience with Python or scripting languages used for test automation
• Experience testing APIs and integration using tools such as Postman
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and tools
• Familiarity with cloud-based application environments
• Certified Section 508 Trusted Tester
• Familiarity with procurement/contractual/acquisition systems (e.g., FPDS, PRISM)

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