IT Tester

System One; Merrifield (VA); Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

System One is seeking an IT Tester on a contract basis with a remote/offsite arrangement. You will develop and maintain test plans in Azure DevOps, create manual and automated tests, and contribute to SAFe Agile ceremonies.

The role emphasizes Gherkin-based tests, AI-assisted test generation, and robust defect management. Ideal candidates bring hands-on automation experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work independently while delivering audit-ready test

Qualifications

• Experience with ADO Test Plans and test case management.
• Hands-on test automation and defect management experience.
• Proficiency with Gherkin syntax (Given/When/Then).
• Experience using AI tools/agents for test case creation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex test plans in ADO aligned to standards.
• Analyze requirements and design comprehensive test coverage.
• Create manual test cases and automated test cases using Gherkin.
• Utilize AI tools to generate and enhance test cases.
• Execute SIT, regression, and functional testing.
• Document and manage defects; perform root cause analysis.
• Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies and estimation activities.

Skills

ADO Test Plans

Gherkin

SAFe/Agile testing

Test automation

Defect management

AI-based testing

Independence

Job description

Job Title: IT Tester
Type: Contract
Compensation: Open to Both C2C and W2 options
Work Model: Remote – offsite

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex test plans in ADO aligned to standards
• Analyze requirements and design comprehensive test coverage
• Create manual test cases
• Create automated test cases using Gherkin syntax
• Utilize AI tools to generate and enhance test cases
• Execute SIT, regression, and functional testing
• Execute both manual and automated test cases
• Troubleshoot and maintain automation scripts (UFT, XPath, parameterization)
• Document and manage defects; perform root cause analysis
• Participate in SAFe Agile ceremonies and estimation activities
• Communicate risks, blockers, and progress to stakeholders
• Produce audit-ready test documentation and artifacts

Requirements

• Experience with ADO Test Plans and test case management
• Strong Agile/SAFe testing experience
• Hands-on test automation and defect management experience
• Proficiency with Gherkin (Given/When/Then) syntax
• Experience using AI tools/agents for test case creation
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Qualifications

• Financial services or enterprise system experience
• CI/CD pipeline and DevOps testing experience

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.