QA Tester

Precision Solutions - Washington, DC

Full-time

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Quality Assurance (QA) Tester position is focused on supporting a team of software developers and engineers in building a full-stack web application on AWS. The role emphasizes ensuring the quality and functionality of the application through rigorous testing processes, collaboration with the development team, and mentoring junior test analysts. The position requires an active TS/SCI clearance and involves a hybrid work model with three days onsite in Washington D.C.

Responsibilities

• Support a team of software developers and engineers in building a full-stack web application on AWS.
• Ensure the quality and functionality of the application through rigorous testing processes.
• Develop and design data pipelines to support an end-to-end solution.
• Review application requirements and technical documentation to identify test cases and test data needs.
• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
• Identify, document, and track defects and issues using defect tracking tools.
• Collaborate with developers to understand the cause and resolution of defects.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to developers and stakeholders on software usability and functionality.
• Mentor and oversee junior test analysts to ensure the growth of next-generation technical resources.
• Participate in test team meetings, discuss progress, and troubleshoot issues.
• Support developers and clients on testing-related inquiries.

Requirements

• 3+ years of overall quality assurance experience.
• Experience in Test Planning.
• Experience in Requirements Analysis.
• Experience in Test Design.
• Experience in Test Case Execution.
• Experience in Defect Logging and Analysis.
• Experience in Test Automation.
• Experience in Agile Methodologies.
• Experience in Quality Assurance Processes and Strategies.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with AWS services and cloud-based applications.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools like jMeter and LoadRunner.
• Knowledge of database monitoring and software development concepts.
• Proficiency in using test management tools like Jira.
• ISTQB Certification or equivalent.