Software Application Tester
About the position
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. The ideal candidate will have experience testing web-based applications, web service APIs, data integrity within SQL databases, and execution of business workflow processes. Candidate will follow a software development lifecycle and work within the Agile software development methodology. Exploring, learning, and effectively implementing new test automation capabilities for our organization will be an important factor for success.
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.
• 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
Requirements
• 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.
• 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.
Nice-to-haves
• 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.
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
• Educational Assistance
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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. The ideal candidate will have experience testing web-based applications, web service APIs, data integrity within SQL databases, and execution of business workflow processes. Candidate will follow a software development lifecycle and work within the Agile software development methodology. Exploring, learning, and effectively implementing new test automation capabilities for our organization will be an important factor for success.
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.
• 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
Requirements
• 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.
• 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.
Nice-to-haves
• 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.
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
• Educational Assistance
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