Manual Tester

Stellar Professionals; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Professionals is seeking an experienced Manual Tester to drive QA and automation framework development for a major state-level public safety system. Location is Hartford, CT with remote options and occasional in-person meetings.

The role involves designing tests, building automation, and integrating them into DevOps pipelines. You will test APIs, web services, and data stores, performing both manual and automated testing, while tracking defects through full lifecycles.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in IT Software Testing.
• Proficient in C# or Java for test automation.
• Experience with data‑driven automation, GitHub and Extent Reports.
• Manual/automatic testing of APIs; SoapUI or Postman; NIEM XML.
• SQL queries against MS SQL Server; BS in Computer Technology or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and report on system testing and UAT.
• Build, architect, and maintain end-to-end automation testing frameworks.
• Integrate automated test suites into DevOps pipelines.
• Test complex web services and APIs using manual and automated approaches.
• Track, log, and resolve defects through the complete test lifecycle.

Skills

Manual testing

Automation testing

C# or Java

SQL queries

UAT

Education

BS in Computer Technology or related field

Tools

GitHub

Extent Reports

SoapUI

Postman

NIEM XML

Job description

Looking for an experienced Manual Tester to drive quality assurance and automation framework development for a major state-level public safety system!

Location: Hartford, CT

Work Arrangement: Remote (Must be local or willing to commute/relocate for occasional in-person meetings)

Interview Mode: Webcam or In-Person

Shift: Monday Friday (7:30 AM 4:00 PM EST)

What You'll Do

• Design, execute, and report on system testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

• Build, architect, and maintain end-to-end automation testing frameworks.

• Integrate automated test suites directly into DevOps pipelines.

• Test complex web services and APIs using manual and automated approaches.

• Track, log, and resolve defects through the complete test lifecycle.

Key Qualifications & Essential Skills

• Experience: 5 7 years in IT Software Testing.

• Programming: Core proficiency in C# or Java.

• Test Automation: Experience in data‑driven automation, GitHub, and Extent Reports.

• APIs & XML: Manual/automated testing with SoapUI / Postman and experience with NIEM XML (or other complex XML standards / SOA).

• Databases: Ability to write complex SQL queries (MS SQL Server)

• Education: BS in Computer Technology or related field.

Note: Selected candidates must clear a standard background check and confidentiality clearance prior to onboarding.