QA Tester

Accountabilities: The QA Tester will be responsible for planning, executing, and improving testing activities while working closely with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure high-quality software delivery. Key responsibilities include: Identify critical and repetitive test scenarios and develop automated tests, overseeing their execution and ongoing maintenance. Perform manual testing to validate software functionality, reliability, and compliance with customer requirements. Collaborate with development teams to identify, prioritize, triage, and resolve defects within established timelines. Document test results, communicate findings, and work with teammates to identify the root causes of issues. Understand project objectives, customer requirements, business context, and user scenarios to develop effective testing strategies. Work closely with customers and project stakeholders to ensure requirements are testable and delivered solutions are coherent, consistent, and complete. Develop and implement quality improvement strategies, including manual test plans, testing technologies, and performance and load testing frameworks. Participate in Agile activities, including daily standups, sprint planning, and other project meetings. Contribute to risk and issue identification, analysis, escalation, and resolution throughout the project lifecycle. Develop a detailed understanding of technical product features and functionality to plan and execute appropriate QA activities. Promote a strong quality-focused culture within development teams and support continuous improvement across software delivery processes. Requirements : The ideal candidate has a strong background in software quality assurance, excellent analytical capabilities, and experience working collaboratively within Agile development environments. Required qualifications include: At least 5 years of professional experience in manual software testing. Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks is an advantage. Hands-on experience testing web applications and REST APIs using tools such as Postman. Excellent problem identification, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. Strong analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and prioritization skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, stakeholders, and customers. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Sound professional judgment and the ability to escalate issues appropriately. Ability to understand complex technical requirements and translate them into effective testing strategies. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working on electronic health records (EHR) or systems integration projects. Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards, particularly FHIR and HL7. Experience with automated testing, performance testing, and load testing methodologies. Previous experience working in Agile software development environments. Additional Eligibility Requirements: U.S. citizenship is mandatory. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a government-granted security clearance. Selected candidates may undergo a government security investigation and background checks, including criminal history, employment and education verification, drug testing, and creditworthiness assessments. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test is required. Employment is subject to a random drug testing policy. Benefits : Annual compensation ranging from $55,000 to $80,000, depending on location, qualifications, skills, experience, training, security clearances, certifications, and organizational requirements. 100% remote work opportunity from a home office. Opportunity to contribute to federal government technology and software development projects. Collaborative Agile working environment. Opportunity to work on technically challenging projects and develop software quality assurance expertise. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Equal employment opportunities, including for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.