ITQSB Certified Tester – Hybrid

Jobtailor; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BRMi in Virginia is seeking a QA Tester to create test plan documents using Navy Federal standards and templates, analyze results, and provide recommendations. You will coordinate System Integration Testing across basic to moderately complex systems and participate in SAFe-aligned SDLC activities.

Ideal candidates have ISTQB certifications (Foundation/Advanced), strong analytical skills, and experience with test automation, cross-functional collaboration, and tight deadlines in an IT environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience
• Basic understanding of business and operating environment
• Effective technical skills working with various software programs
• Working knowledge of testing tools, dependent on the project/product
• Working knowledge of various database types
• Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of testing processes, including creating a test plan and opening bugs
• Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment with tight deadlines
• Experience working and participating in cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience following Systems Development Life Cycles
• Effective organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Effective skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Advanced skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely
• Effective skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions
• Working knowledge of Navy Federal's services, products, and functions
• Experience working in an IT environment
• Working knowledge of Navy Federal business processes and applications
• ISTQB Foundation level certification (CTFL)
• ISTQB Advance level certifications (Agile Testing, Test Analyst, Test Manager) - DESIRED
• Certification in Scaled Agile Framework (e.g., Leading SAFe, PO/PM, etc.) - DESIRED
• Knowledge of Navy Federal’s functions, philosophy, operations, and organizational objectives - DESIRED
• BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position
• W2 opportunity only

Responsibilities

• Create test plan documents using Navy Federal test standards and templates
• Analyze and interpret results; present recommendations, alternatives, risks, and downstream impacts
• Provide progress reports, test case and plan documentation, root-cause defect reporting, risk and blocker updates
• Coordinate and perform testing of basic to moderately complex systems during System Integration Testing
• Participate in moderately complex System Development Life Cycle activities using SAFe Agile best practices and methodologies
• Participate in project and change sizing and estimation
• Create and update manual test cases/scripts in approved test tools
• Build manual test cases/scripts with automation in mind
• Execute existing automated test cases/scripts
• Update basic automation test cases/scripts and troubleshoot errors
• Write basic end-to-end automated test cases/scripts independently
• Create required documentation, including test results, knowledge articles, and sign-off materials
• Document defects/bugs and follow defect/bug lifecycle procedures
• Perform root-cause analysis for defects/bugs and provide documentation to developers
• Collaborate with peers, developers, business partners, and stakeholders
• Analyze policy, procedure, and product changes and determine downstream testing impacts
• Identify process, data, and technology improvement opportunities and provide recommendations
• Recommend testing practices to optimize processes
• Participate in project and product team meetings while maintaining focus on goals and objectives

Skills

Test Plan Creation

SAFe Agile Methodologies

Defect Reporting

Automated Testing

ISTQB Certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Related field or equivalent work experience

Tools

Testing Tools Proficiency

Database Knowledge

Job description

• Create test plan documents using Navy Federal test standards and templates


• Analyze and interpret results; present recommendations, alternatives, risks, and downstream impacts


• Provide progress reports, test case and plan documentation, root-cause defect reporting, risk and blocker updates


• Coordinate and perform testing of basic to moderately complex systems during System Integration Testing


• Participate in moderately complex System Development Life Cycle activities using SAFe Agile best practices and methodologies


• Participate in project and change sizing and estimation


• Create and update manual test cases/scripts in approved test tools


• Build manual test cases/scripts with automation in mind


• Execute existing automated test cases/scripts


• Update basic automation test cases/scripts and troubleshoot errors


• Write basic end-to-end automated test cases/scripts independently


• Create required documentation, including test results, knowledge articles, and sign-off materials


• Document defects/bugs and follow defect/bug lifecycle procedures


• Perform root-cause analysis for defects/bugs and provide documentation to developers


• Collaborate with peers, developers, business partners, and stakeholders


• Analyze policy, procedure, and product changes and determine downstream testing impacts


• Identify process, data, and technology improvement opportunities and provide recommendations


• Recommend testing practices to optimize processes


• Participate in project and product team meetings while maintaining focus on goals and objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, a related field or the equivalent combination of education, training or experience


• Basic understanding of business and operating environment


• Effective technical skills working with various software programs


• Working knowledge of testing tools, dependent on the project/product


• Working knowledge of various database types


• Advanced research, analytical, and problem-solving skills


• Advanced written and verbal communication skills


• Advanced knowledge of testing processes, including creating a test plan and opening bugs


• Ability to handle a fast-paced work environment with tight deadlines


• Experience working and participating in cross-functional, multi-dimensional teams and projects


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment


• Experience following Systems Development Life Cycles


• Effective organizational, planning, and time management skills


• Effective skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail and meeting deadlines


• Advanced skill presenting findings, conclusions, alternatives, and information clearly and concisely


• Effective skill exercising initiative and using good judgment to make sound decisions


• Working knowledge of Navy Federal's services, products, and functions


• Experience working in an IT environment


• Working knowledge of Navy Federal business processes and applications


• ISTQB Foundation level certification (CTFL)


• ISTQB Advance level certifications (Agile Testing, Test Analyst, Test Manager) - DESIRED


• Certification in Scaled Agile Framework (e.g., Leading SAFe, PO/PM, etc.) - DESIRED


• Knowledge of Navy Federal’s functions, philosophy, operations, and organizational objectives - DESIRED


• BRMi will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position


• W2 opportunity only

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in creating and executing test plans, analyzing results, and documenting defects within a fast-paced IT environment. Proficient in utilizing testing tools and methodologies, including SAFe Agile practices, to optimize testing processes and ensure quality outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Test Plan Creation


• SAFe Agile Methodologies


• Defect Reporting


• Automated Testing


• ISTQB Certification

Hard Skills

• Test Plan Documentation


• Root-Cause Analysis


• Automated Test Case Development


• Testing Tools Proficiency


• Database Knowledge


• Systems Development Life Cycle


• Analytical Skills


• Problem-Solving Skills


• Attention to Detail


• Time Management

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication


• Team Collaboration


• Organizational Skills


• Initiative


• Judgment

Certifications & Qualifications

• ISTQB Foundation Level Certification


• ISTQB Advanced Level Certifications


• Scaled Agile Framework Certification

Industry Keywords

• Navy Federal Test Standards


• System Integration Testing


• Cross-Functional Teams


• Business Processes


• IT Environment