Job Title: Manual and Automation Tester, Business Support

Location: REMOTE

Salary/Payrate: $55K-$134K annually W2

Work Environment: Remote

Term: Long-term Contract (12+ months) with possible opportunity of conversion to FTE after 6-months

Bachelor’s degree required: No

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

Job Description:

Our federal client is looking to hire a Manual and Automation Tester for a 100% REMOTE role. 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 annual salary of $55K to $134K (dependent on experience) on a W2 basis 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***

Our federal client is seeking a Manual and Automation Tester, Business Support able to assist with manual and automation testing to perform verification of test conditions using a variety of backend systems such as SQL queries, and services responses utilizing software such as Postman, SoapUI, or similar. A successful applicant will also be able to function as a Scrum Master, leading daily standups, maintaining release documentation, and communicating with management. The ideal candidate will be able to work with the our client on data updates via UI and verification, using specified standards and expectations to ensure quality and customer satisfaction while reducing risks and errors.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 backup, assist with Agile Ceremonies and release management
• Maintain system protocols by writing and updating procedures, release notes, and documentation
• Work with Business on data updates via UI and verification
• Successful candidates will ensure quality, meeting the specified expectations, reducing the risk of errors and customer satisfaction

Qualifications:

• 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
• Demonstrate user stories and functionality to customers
• 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, etc.
• Comprehension of Database and writing SQL queries
• Research/troubleshoot ad hoc questions and support issues
• 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

Special Requirements:

Working Knowledge of one or more of the following qualifications:

• DevSecOps
• Agile Scrum
• VersionOne
• Postman, SoapUI, AML, UFT, Playwright and JMeter
• Secure Coding practices
• Knowledge/experience of SDLC practices
• PLSQL

Required Experience Level:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in technology or software development preferred
• Minimum 2 years’ experience manual and automated testing

Educational Requirements:

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