Functional Tester

Judit Inc; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Judit Inc is seeking a detail-oriented Functional Tester for their Quality Assurance team in Tallahassee, Florida. The successful candidate will execute functional tests and ensure high-quality standards throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Ideal for individuals with at least 3 years of experience in functional testing, strong knowledge of SDLC, and hands-on experience with tools like Jira. This contractor role requires adaptability and a willingness to learn new skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in functional software testing.
• Strong knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and quality assurance methodologies.
• Experience with test management and defect tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute functional test scripts and cases based on requirements.
• Participate in all phases of the SDLC from design to deployment.
• Identify and track software defects to resolution.

Skills

Functional software testing

Agile methodologies

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Jira

QMetry

TestRay

Xray

TestRail

Job description

Functional Tester – Vendor/Contractor

We are seeking a detail‑oriented, adaptable, and hands‑on Functional Tester to join our Quality Assurance team as a vendor/contractor.

The ideal candidate will be deeply involved in executing functional tests, ensuring that the delivered software meets rigorous quality standards, and actively participating throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). As the project evolves, the successful candidate must be willing and eager to learn additional skills, tools, and processes to support project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Execution: Design, develop, and execute hands‑on functional test scripts, test cases, and scenarios based on system requirements and user stories.
• SDLC Integration: Actively participate in all phases of the SDLC, from requirements gathering and design to testing and deployment.
• Defect Management: Identify, log, document, and track software defects to resolution using project defect management tools.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers, business analysts, and project managers to clarify requirements, report test results, and ensure alignment on quality goals.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure all functional testing activities adhere to the defined IT Project Quality Assurance and Testing Strategy for the FL OBIS Modernization project.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of proven, hands‑on experience in functional software testing.
• SDLC Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and standard quality assurance methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Testing Toolset: Hands‑on experience with test management and defect tracking tools.
  Specifically, experience using Jira and testing add‑ins such as QMetry, TestRay, or Xray is highly preferred, though experience with similar industry‑standard tools (such as ALM, TestRail, or Azure DevOps) is acceptable.
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning: A strong willingness and ability to quickly learn and adopt additional skills, tools, or methodologies as required by the evolving needs of the project.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a keen attention to detail and the ability to communicate issues clearly to cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Domain Expertise: Prior experience, background, or working knowledge of corrections or offender‑based information systems is a plus.
• Performance Testing: Experience with or exposure to performance testing methodologies and tools is a strong plus.
• Public Sector Experience: Familiarity with state government IT modernization projects or COTS implementations.