Position Summary

Effectual

QA Tester

are members of the

Public Sector

Program Management

team responsible for ensuring that customer-facing projects are delivered with exceptional customer satisfaction and technical excellence.

The QA Tester ensures product quality throughout the software lifecycle by analyzing requirements, reviewing designs, defining scope, and executing comprehensive manual and automated test plans that

validate

functionality, performance, and end-user needs

They have h

ands-on experience performing QA testing for software development and modernization

initiatives

spanning

Java, JavaScript, DB2, and PostgreSQL technologies

and

expertise

validating

on-prem to cloud migration initiatives.

Effectual

QA Testers

are “Brand Ambassadors” and are expected to stay current on leading practices to deliver high-quality, well-conceived solutions to customers.

A Glimpse into the Daily Routine of a

QA Tester

TheQA Tester executesdetailed test plans and scripts to verify application functionality, performance, and security. They collaborate closely with developers, project managers, and system architects toidentifypotential defects early in thedevelopmentlifecycle. The role requires documenting, tracking, and reporting defects, while working with teams to prioritize resolutions. Be available during core customer hours, support in-person collaboration which is essential to ensure effective communication and teamwork.QA Testers alsoparticipatein daily stand-ups and sprint planning sessions to ensure QA activities align with project timelines and review requirements and design specifications to guarantee comprehensive test coverage and completeness.Yourexpertisewill be critical in driving both application development and successful cloud migration initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop,
maintain
, and execute comprehensive manual and automated test plans, test cases, and test scenarios for cloud-based applications and modernization initiatives

Manage and execute the Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), including requirements analysis, test planning, test case development, environment setup, test execution, and test cycle closure

Translate user stories and business requirements into detailed test scenarios and test plans

Perform functional, regression, integration, performance, usability, and user acceptance testing across multiple environments, including development and modernization initiatives in Java, JavaScript, DB2, and PostgreSQL

Validate migration processes for on-prem to cloud modernization projects to ensure data integrity, application functionality, and performance compliance

Conduct manual and automated testing to ensure product quality, functionality, and performance

Identify
, document, and communicate defects, anomalies, and potential issues clearly using established defect tracking tools

Collaborate with development, operations, and business teams to analyze root causes of defects, define corrective actions, and verify resolution effectiveness

Review user interfaces for consistency, usability, and functionality

Track testing metrics and generate reports to assess progress and provide insights for continuous improvement

Participate in Sprint Planning and Story Pointing exercises to provide estimates on testing complexity, risks, and resource requirements

Ensure QA practices adhere to public sector standards, compliance requirements, and organizational quality frameworks

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback on testing strategies, methodologies, and automation opportunities

Qualifications

Minimum Education:
 Bachelor’s degree in related discipline AND

Minimum Experience:
4years’experience inediting technical documents preferablyspecializedcloud technologies
OR at least1Professional Level Certification
OR

Substitution/Alternative to Minimum Education and Experience:
Must have at least6years of on-the-job experience
OR at least1Professional Level Certification in lieu ofBachelor’s
Degree

Be able to work remotely but, be able to go on-site as requested and/or occasionally on-site in Washington DC

Must be a US Citizen

4+
years of experience in specialized cloud QA testing

Certifications: ISTQB Certified Tester (Foundation or Advanced Level), Certified Scrum
Tester
or equivalent Agile/DevOps QA certification

Strong hands-on experience in QA testing for development and modernization projects using Java, JavaScript, DB2, and PostgreSQL

Demonstrated experience with on-prem to cloud migration testing

Proven ability to develop and execute test plans, test cases, and automation scripts

Proficiency
with QA tools such as JIRA, HP ALM, Selenium, or equivalent testing frameworks

Demonstrated experience coordinating complex projects in government environments

Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, and other project tracking systems

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

You are able to work with distributed teams and handle multiple workstreams simultaneously.

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills

Experienced in drafting comprehensive documents usingMicrosoft Office suite

Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate and engage stakeholders

Hardworking and self-motivated, with the ability to work in team and individual settings

Detail-oriented and able to stand behind the quality of the work

Able to properly understand and communicate level of effort, define due dates, and meet deadlines

Ability to work Eastern Standard Time Zone schedule

Nice-to-Have Skills and Experience

Active Clearance or Public Trust (DOJ Preferred)

Experience with automated testing frameworks and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Familiarity with performance testing tools such as LoadRunner, JMeter, or equivalent

AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)

Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud for QA testing and modernization initiatives

Exposure to government security standards and compliance requirements (FISMA, NIST, FedRAMP)

Experience mentoring junior QA testers and providing guidance on best practices

Understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes in QA environments

Experience
in leading Agile transformation initiatives within large, complex organizations
Familiarity with software development technologies such as Java frameworks (JSF, Spring Boot), WebSphere,GlassFish, and z/OS

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work isgenerally performedin an office environment.Physical demands include sitting, keyboarding, verbal communication, writtencommunication.Employeesare occasionally required tostand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may beamendedanytimeat the sole discretion of the Employer. Duties and responsibilities are subject topossible modificationtoreasonably accommodateindividuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents willpossessthe skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Effectual Inc.is an EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected classification in its hiring,promoting, or any other job-related opportunity.

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