Remote IT Tester — AI-Driven Manual & Automated QA

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

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