Junior Tester

About Us

Join us at Sparksoft, where we're not just another tech company—we're a catalyst for change. Our mission isn't just to offer IT solutions; it's to revolutionize the way you work. Here, passion is the fuel behind groundbreaking ideas and transformative technologies. We serve a wide range of government clients, delivering impact that's felt across the nation. Our true strength lies in our people—the problem-solvers and innovators consistently delivering extraordinary outcomes. With Sparksoft, you're joining a team committed to innovation and excellence. Through our specialized Innovation Centers, we continuously refine our methods, ensuring we remain industry leaders.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day testing activities across development and sustainment test events.
• Collaborate with senior test team members and the Government Test Manager to contribute to test planning, including scope, schedule, resources, and deliverables.
• Assist in analyzing requirements, designs, and architecture documents to define test objectives and design comprehensive test scenarios.
• Develop and maintain test cases, test scripts, and test data to validate functional and non-functional requirements.
• Document test results and track issues and defects using test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Zephyr).
• Participate in daily standups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and test readiness reviews.
• Communicate testing status, risks, and issues effectively with internal teams and stakeholders.
• Support test data management and environment readiness activities in coordination with configuration and release teams.
• Contribute to process improvements, automation initiatives, and quality assurance best practices.
• Gain familiarity with performance and automated testing tools, supporting senior staff on advanced test strategies.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in Health IT testing or related software testing roles.
• Understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies; experience with Agile tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.
• Hands-on experience writing and executing test cases, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Familiarity with requirements traceability and defect tracking tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and functional teams.
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Tier 2 clearance for the Department of Defense.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Scrum Master (CSM), ISTQB Agile Tester, or equivalent certifications.
• Exposure to automated test tools (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber) and performance test tools (e.g., JMeter).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and continuous integration/continuous testing.
• Experience supporting federal Health IT programs, especially ACAT I or III programs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Flexible paid time off and hybrid ways of working that support true work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health coverage—including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• A curated in-office experience designed to foster community, team connections, and innovation.
• Opportunities to give back through Sparksoft Cares, including annual company-wide fundraising events.
• Training and development programs that build new skills and prepare you for leadership roles.
• A collaborative, transparent, and fun culture—recognized as a Great Place to Work®.