QA Software Automation Tester(only w2/ Locals)

Groupe Kardol; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Groupe Kardol in Mechanicsburg, PA seeks a QA Software Automation Tester for a 6-month contract, onsite 2 days per week (Tue/Thu). Role covers end-to-end testing, HHS IE rule validation, and test automation awareness within agile practices.

The candidate will design and execute functional and regression tests for web-based systems, write SQL queries for data validation, and collaborate across teams to ensure quality and timely delivery under pressure.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of end-to-end software testing experience.
• Experience testing Health and Human Services systems, incl. IE rules for TANF, Medicaid, SNAP and childcare.
• Understand testing approaches: white-box, black-box, coverage, regression.
• Review docs, write/update test cases, and execute functional/regression tests for web apps.
• Write and modify SQL queries to validate database results.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute functional and regression tests for web-based applications.
• Coordinate with teams to gather information, present findings and resolve issues.
• Document defects clearly and work with developers to reproduce and fix issues.
• Prepare test artifacts: test plans, test cases, and test data for releases.

Skills

End-to-end testing

SQL queries

HHS testing

Web testing

Test cases

Azure DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Azure DevOps

Job description

Role Title: QA Software Automation Tester

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA

Duration: 6 Months Contract (highest possible extension)

Onsite 2 days Tuesday/Thursday

Primary Skill

Functional Tester

Required Skills

Candidates must have at least 3 years of end-to-end software testing experience to include writing and executing test scenarios in addition to analyzing and clearly documenting programming defects (software bugs) that are inconsistent with stated requirements and design specifications.

• Must have experience testing Health and Human Services (HHS) systems, with a focus on Integrated Eligibility (IE) rules testing of various public assistance programs including Cash (TANF), Medical Assistance (Medicaid), Food Benefits (SNAP), and Child Care.
• Proficiency with testing techniques - Must understand the various approaches used in testing, including white-box, black-box, coverage, and regression.
• Demonstrated experience testing batches, interfaces (including flat files and SOAP UI), reports, security roles (including coarse-grain and fine-grain), and data conversion.
• Demonstrated proficiency in reviewing system documentation, identifying test objectives, writing and updating test cases, and executing functional and regression test scenarios for web-based applications.
• Ability to independently write and modify SQL queries of moderate complexity to validate database results.
• Experience testing Web-based replacement of legacy systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to balance multiple assignments and prioritize effectively to ensure work delivery according to project timelines.
• Ability to coordinate across teams to gather information, present findings, and resolve issues.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment.
• Ability to deliver under pressure.

A willingness to live and work in central Pennsylvania.

Preferred Skills

• Test automation experience.
• Experience with methodologies including but not limited to Agile, RUP, Lean, or Waterfall.
• Experience using Azure DevOps to write and run test cases.
• A Bachelor's Degree or higher in a relevant field.