Junior Manual Software Tester

$48,300 - $96,600/Yr

CACI International - Ashburn, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Ashburn, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Junior Manual Software Tester will join CACI's BEAGLE Agile Solution Factory Team, supporting the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) client. This role focuses on ensuring the quality of software systems through the development and execution of various testing methodologies, including functional, integration, and performance testing. The position emphasizes collaboration within an Agile environment, contributing to the safety and security of the nation by supporting the Department of Homeland Security's mission.

Responsibilities

• Developing test procedures for backlog items including system, functional, regression, performance, load, installation, security, interoperability, stress, boundary tests.
• Implementing quality assurance methodologies to ensure compliance with standards and guidelines.
• Executing software test plans, test cases, and test scripts for various testing types to identify system and software problems.
• Establishing a process for evaluating hardware, software, and documentation.
• Mapping tasks and tests to backlog items for requirements traceability.
• Supporting independent User Acceptance Testing.
• Collaborating with product teams to ensure product and team success.
• Participating in Agile Scrum sprint planning, testing, and retrospectives.
• Working closely with developers and product managers to define automated testing components.
• Assisting with the design of test scenarios and plans for automation.
• Creating project resource estimates and metrics to track project completion and quality.
• Running test validations at various levels including database, logging, and UI validation.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to pass a CBP background investigation.
• College degree (B.S. or greater) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Management Systems, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 1 or more years of experience in an IT-related field.
• Familiarity with Information Security best practices.
• Experience with Functional Testing, Integration Testing, System Testing, and User Acceptance Testing phases.
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Automated Testing concepts.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using Jira and/or related Agile project tools and plug-ins.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage
• Wellness programs
• Financial benefits
• Retirement plans
• Family support programs
• Continuing education opportunities
• Flexible time off benefits