QA Tester - Manual

Galaxy Systems; Williamsburg (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled QA Tester to join their dynamic team. This role involves working in an agile environment, conducting thorough manual testing across various technologies, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in QA methodologies and a passion for ensuring the quality of software applications. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and diversity, providing a platform for your career growth while working on impactful projects that drive business transformation.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of manual QA testing experience required.
• Familiarity with mainframe, distributed systems, and API testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct manual testing for functional, integration, and regression testing.
• Collaborate with users for acceptance testing and log defects.

Skills

Manual QA Testing

Functional Testing

Integration Testing

Regression Testing

API Testing

E2E Testing

Data Validation

SQL Queries

Agile Methodologies

SDLC and STLC Processes

Education

QA Certifications (e.g., ISTQB)

Tools

JIRA

Mainframe Testing Tools

API Testing Tools

Job description

What You Will Do

• Work in an agile environment and participate in all agile ceremonies including PI planning, backlog refinement, daily standup, sprint reviews, etc.
• Develop detailed test cases and test data based on requirements.
• Conduct manual testing focusing on functional, integration, regression, and system testing of applications across multiple technologies including Mainframe, distributed systems (Java / React), client server, DB2, Postgres.
• Create test data files with valid and invalid records to thoroughly test program logic and verify system flow.
• Execute testing and capture test results.
• Collaborate with users to plan user acceptance testing, alpha and beta testing.
• Execute QA testing and log defects. Ensure that tests are successfully completed and documented, and all problems are resolved.
• Provide demos to product owners and other stakeholders to move the stories to accepted/done status.
• Follow Quality Assurance (QA) procedures and standards and participate in the development and implementation of QA metrics for assessing the quality of delivered application software. Participate in the review of new QA software and consult with IT staff and client areas in resolving questions during the testing process.
• Work with client and IT management and staff to maintain a consistent test methodology.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and present the test results and metrics.

Skills and Experience You Will Need

Required:

• 4 - 6 years of experience in manual QA testing including functional, integration, regression, API, and E2E testing.
• Experienced in testing applications that involve mainframe, distributed systems (Java, React), APIs, DB2, Postgres.
• Experience in working with large data sets, data validation, and SQL queries.
• Familiarity with mainframe and API testing tools.
• Knowledge of test management tools – JIRA.
• Work experience with Agile methodologies and scrum framework.
• Excellent understanding of SDLC and STLC processes.

Desired:

• Experience in PBM.
• QA certifications such as ISTQB.

Who We Are

GalaxE, now Endava, is a professional IT services firm that specializes in platform-driven solutions and the use of automation to achieve enterprise business transformation and mission-critical change for some of the largest companies in the world. Using our proprietary solution set, GxFource, we apply machine learning techniques and predictive analytics tools as part of a broad artificial intelligence strategy that provides effective impact and data-driven business transformation.

Since its founding, GalaxE has been dedicated to advancing the benefits of technology. Recently, we have joined forces with Endava to offer our employees global exposure and enhanced opportunities. As we continue that legacy and look to the future, a focus on business enablement through agile, cost-efficient, and effective integration of people, process, and technology anchors our success. We revolutionize change in the costs of doing business that transform companies and their ability to leap beyond the competition.

We value people and are committed to diversity and inclusion where our employees are made to feel comfortable and are encouraged to be authentic.

We are always looking for passionate, entrepreneurial-minded innovators and disrupters; game-changers that take ownership of the work they produce and bring it each and every day. Working with like-minded team members you will get a chance to discover, develop, and use cutting-edge technologies to transform the way we deliver creative business solutions.

Sound like you? Join us and find out for yourself what it means for you, and your career, to be part of the GalaxE team. Let’s build something, together.

*Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

** Pay is based on several factors including market location and may vary depending on actual job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of remaining stationary at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift to 15 lbs., as needed.
• Must be able to work on-site (corporate/client offices), as needed (not applicable for 100% remote roles).
• Occasionally required to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead.
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, the ability to tolerate fluorescent lighting, and the ability to adjust focus.

Employees must be able to perform the physical requirements of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees requiring accommodations to perform the essential functions of their jobs, absent undue hardship.

For more information, please visit https://info.endava.com/galaxe-has-joined-endava