IT Tester
Apex Systems · Merrifield, VA · 1 mo ago
EngineeringContract
Role Overview
We are seeking an IT Tester to perform analysis, interpret results, and present recommendations on testing activities. This role involves coordinating and executing testing for basic to moderately complex systems during the System Integration Testing phase. The position requires participation in System Development Life Cycles using SAFe Agile methodologies and collaboration with developers, business partners, and other stakeholders to ensure business needs are met.
Responsibilities
- Create Test Plan documents utilizing established standards and templates.
- Perform analysis, interpret results, and present recommendations, potential alternatives, risks, and downstream impacts.
- Ensure clear and effective communication, including progress reports, test documentation, and defect reporting.
- Coordinate and perform testing of basic to moderately complex systems during the System Integration Testing phase.
- Create, update, and execute manual and automated test scripts.
- Solution and update basic automation test scripts and troubleshoot errors.
- Provide detailed documentation of defects and perform root cause analysis.
- Collaborate with peers, developers, and business partners to ensure business needs are communicated and satisfied.
- Participate in project and product team meetings, contributing to goals and objectives.
Required Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
- Experience: 2–5 years of experience in technology testing.
- Technical Skills: Working knowledge of testing tools, various database types, and experience with Systems Development Life Cycles. Must have experience with Microsoft Word.
Preferred Qualifications
- ISTQB Foundation level certification (CTFL).
- ISTQB Advanced level certifications (Agile Testing, Test Analyst, Test Manager).
- Certification in Scaled Agile Framework (e.g., Leading SAFe, PO/PM).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans with optional supplemental coverage.
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) and 401(k) with company match after 12 months of tenure.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) available on the HDHP plan.
- SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
- Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
- On-demand training program and access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
- Certification discounts and other perks through associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.
- Dedicated customer service team for consultants and a certified Career Coach.