Job Title: Lead Manual and Automation Tester, Scrum Master

Location: 100% Remote

Salary/Payrate: $60/HR to $83/HR 1099 OR $100K - $134K W2

Work Environment: 100% Remote

Term: Contract to Hire (Potential to convert after 6 months)

Bachelor’s degree required: No, preferred

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Our federal client is looking to hire a 100% remote Lead Manual and Automation Tester, Scrum Master. Please send your resume in WORD format should you be interested in exploring this role. The position is on a contract to hire basis and will pay an hourly rate of $60/HR to $83/HR 1099, dependent on experience. We also offer the option of a W2 annual salary of $100K to $134K, with full benefits and PTO.

***Due to the required clearance with our government client, only US Citizens, Green Card and Green Card EAD holders may be considered. Clearance requires that the candidates have resided in the US for the past five years. The selected candidate cannot have left the country for longer than 90 consecutive days and no more than 180 cumulative days***

List of tasks to be performed:

• As Test Lead, will perform test execution and provide ad hoc testing support throughout all SDLC phases, create/execute test scenarios, work with development team for defect resolution as necessary, and demonstrate user stories and functionality to client. 
• Perform verification of test conditions using backend systems, including running SQL queries, and checking service responses using Postman, SoapUI or similar tools.
• As Scrum Master, will provide direction to the development and testing team members, conduct Agile Ceremonies, oversee work and release management.
• Successful candidates will ensure quality, meeting the specified expectations, reducing the risk or errors and customer satisfaction.

Skilled in the following:

• Experience creating documentation and communicating clear concise test plans, test scenarios and test cases using HP ALM or similar testing tools
• Proficient in running manual tests, and able to recognize when and how to incorporate automated testing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses.
• Experience building and utilizing Test Automation scripts and framework (UFT)
• Ability to create detailed defect reports which is crucial to understanding software issues and providing a thorough explanation of the software's status for other team members.
• Utilization of DevOps and Agile methods to promote collaboration and flexibility in software testing and development. 
• Experience using Version One or other work management tools.
• Strong understanding of the complete life cycle of a system (SDLC) application and operating systems.
• Knowledge of Web services and verification tools such as Postman, SoapUI
• Comprehension of Database and writing SQL queries
• Research/troubleshoot ad hoc questions and support issue
• Motivated self-starter with excellent analytical, organization, and troubleshooting skills. Ability to invoke logical reasoning to analyze computer processes and results and make deductions based on the information available
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with key stakeholders, Solutions Architects, Product Owner, Managers and Developers

Working knowledge of one of more of the following qualifications:

• DevSecOps
• SCRUM Master
• VersionOne
• Postman, SoapUI, AML, UFT
• Secure Coding practices
• Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices
• PLSQL

Required Experience Level:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience, in technology or software development preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience manual and automated testing.

Specialized Skillset Requirements

A degree from an accredited College/University in the applicable field of services is preferred.

NOTE: If resource does not have a relevant college degree, an additional 2 years of relevant work experience is required.