Pega QA Tester

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test strategies, test plans, and test cases for Pega-based applications undergoing modernization and cloud migration.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT) for applications built on Pega Cloud for Government.
• Validate end-to-end business workflows to ensure alignment with redesigned processes and modernization objectives.
• Collaborate with Business Analysts, Developers, and Product Owners to clarify requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Design and execute test scenarios for data migration and validation, ensuring data integrity between legacy systems and Pega Cloud.
• Perform API and integration testing across interfacing systems.
• Identify, document, and track defects using tools such as Jira; work closely with development teams to support resolution and retesting.
• Support performance and load testing efforts to ensure scalability and reliability of cloud-based applications.
• Validate security and access controls, ensuring compliance with state and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain test documentation and traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects.
• Assist with automation testing initiatives where applicable to improve testing efficiency and coverage.

Requirements

• 3+ years of software QA/testing experience, preferably in enterprise or government environments.
• Hands-on experience testing applications built on the Pega platform.
• Experience with cloud-based applications, ideally within Pega Cloud for Government or similar environments.
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, SDLC, and Agile frameworks.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, HP ALM).
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, SoapUI).
• Familiarity with data migration testing and validation techniques.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting cloud modernization or legacy system transformation projects.
• Knowledge of Pega case management, workflows, and rules.
• Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Pega automation frameworks).
• Understanding of security testing and compliance standards in government environments.
• Prior experience working with state agencies or regulatory systems.