Application Tester

Eliassen Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Eliassen Group is seeking an Application Tester to support Java/.NET/MQ in a federal program in Washington, DC. Hybrid schedule: on-site in Washington, DC three days per week with two days remote.

The role focuses on functional, regression, load, and system testing, developing automated and manual scripts, and validating data with SQL, while coordinating SDLC activities for the AFMS program and maintaining traceability of defects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software testing experience across web-based apps.
• Experience with manual and automated test scripts and plans.
• Ability to analyze risk and assess system impact.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem solving and defects tracking.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and triage issues.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop functional test plans for all phases of testing.
• Design, execute, and maintain automated and manual test scripts.
• Generate test data and perform data validation.
• Execute regression, functional, load, and system testing.
• Verify results and produce test summaries and defect reports.
• Identify defects and requirement discrepancies.
• Create defect change requests and report discrepancies.
• Determine test objectives and standards by reviewing requirements.
• Conduct application testing of web-based systems.
• Capture and document test artifacts and record defects.
• Access and query databases using MS Access or SQL to validate results.
• Report test outcomes by collecting, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, and displaying data.
• Resolve testing problems by adjusting methods and updating plans.
• Understand business requirements and current system functionality.
• Participate in design reviews, analysis walkthroughs, and peer reviews.
• Use Rational ClearQuest and Rational ClearCase for change and defect management.

Skills

Test planning

Manual testing

Automated testing

SQL data validation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Rational ClearQuest

Rational ClearCase

TestComplete

SoapUI

ReadyAPI

TOAD

Data Studio

Insomnia

Job description

Description:

Hybrid 3 day/week on site in Washington, DC

Our client is seeking an Application Tester to support and develop Java-based applications along with .NET and MQ messaging for a federal program in Washington, DC. The role involves planning and executing functional, regression, load, and system testing across web-based systems, creating and maintaining automated and manual test scripts, validating data using SQL, and documenting results and defects. The tester will collaborate with cross-functional teams within AFMS to facilitate SDLC processes and support change management, while adhering to federal background investigation requirements.

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $35.00 to $40.00/hr. w2

Responsibilities:

• Plan and develop functional test plans for all phases of testing.
• Design, execute, and maintain automated and manual test scripts.
• Generate test data and perform data validation.
• Execute regression, functional, load, and system testing.
• Verify results and produce test summaries and defect reports.
• Identify defects and requirement discrepancies.
• Create defect change requests and report discrepancies.
• Determine test objectives and standards by reviewing requirements.
• Conduct application testing of web-based systems.
• Capture and document test artifacts and record defects.
• Access and query databases using MS Access or SQL to validate results.
• Report test outcomes by collecting, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, and displaying data.
• Resolve testing problems by adjusting methods and updating plans.
• Understand business requirements and current system functionality.
• Participate in design reviews, analysis walkthroughs, and peer reviews.
• Use Rational ClearQuest and Rational ClearCase for change and defect management.

Experience Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in software testing, including manual and automated testing of web-based applications.
• Evidence of using test strategies, test plans, manual test cases, and automated test scripts.
• Ability to conduct test risk and system impact analysis.
• Detailed orientation with problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to identify, document, and track defects thoroughly.
• Ability to collaborate and triage technical issues across teams.
• Flexibility to work weekends and off hours as required.
• Proficiency developing automated scripts and organizing suites with Rational tools such as Rational Test Manager and Rational Functional Tester.
• Capability to develop SQL for backend database testing and analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Hands-on experience with tools such as TestComplete, Insomnia, SoapUI, ReadyAPI, TOAD, and Data Studio preferred.
• US Citizenship required. Must pass a DOJ Minimal Background Investigation (MBI) Level 5. Valid EQIP JPAS transfers acceptable.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree required.