Software Application Tester

Overview

The Software Application Tester will support software application testing efforts on a contract supporting the National Cancer Institute at Frederick (NCIF). This role involves a blend of manual and automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure quality requirements are met and test results are validated.
• Perform manual functional, regression, and integration testing for custom web and COTS applications.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test cases, test scripts, and test plans.
• Provide test results, metrics, and reporting to project leadership.
• Analyze business and technical requirements to identify and document meaningful test cases.
• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution.
• Conduct API testing using tools such as Postman or similar platforms.
• Perform database validation and data integrity checks using SQL queries.
• Establish, configure, and maintain automation frameworks and tools.
• Learn new technologies and tools with minimal assistance.
• Create and maintain documentation describing testing methods and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Create and maintain documentation describing testing methods and standard operating procedures.
• Proactively ask questions and seek answers when assignments are unclear.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a software testing role.
• Strong experience testing web-based applications using manual and automated processes.
• Experience with API testing tools (e.g., Postman, REST clients).
• Experience using test management and defect tracking tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira).
• Hands-on experience using test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, Katalon, Cypress, or similar).
• Ability to explore, learn, configure, and utilize new test automation tools.
• Experience writing test automation code and scripts using languages such as C# or JavaScript.
• Experience or interest in utilizing AI techniques to advance software testing efforts.
• Experience testing .NET, Drupal, and/or PowerApps web applications.
• Familiarity with SharePoint testing.
• Basic to intermediate SQL skills for database validation.
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical writing experience used to describe details and issues related to User Experience, application workflow, and coding practices.
• Experience working in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) that includes Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Holidays