Software Tester (Remote)

$62,000 - $95,000/Yr

GovCIO - Baton Rouge, LA

Full-time

Remote - Baton Rouge, LA

About the position

GovCIO is currently seeking a Software Tester to join our team in a fully remote capacity. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and functionality of our software deliverables. The Software Tester will be responsible for creating comprehensive test plans and executing thorough testing procedures to validate that our products meet specified requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software testing methodologies and will be adept at using various tools to facilitate the testing process. In this position, the Software Tester will design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment to ensure that the product performs to specifications. This includes planning and arranging the necessary labor, schedules, and equipment for testing and evaluating the product. The tester will create detailed test cases and scenarios, compile data, and report any defects or issues encountered during the testing process. Additionally, the tester will participate in product walkthroughs and may utilize automated testing methods as deemed appropriate by the hiring manager. Collaboration is key in this role, as the Software Tester will consult with development and requirements teams to coordinate application testing. The tester will also perform analysis and diagnostics on products, develop testing procedures, and ensure that all test activities adhere to established processes. Regular reporting on test activities and tracking of test metrics will be essential to monitor the effectiveness of testing efforts and identify areas for continual improvement. The Software Tester will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of our software products, contributing to the overall mission of GovCIO to transform government IT and improve service delivery to citizens.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment to ensure that the product will perform to specifications.
• Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating the product.
• Designs test cases for test plans and creates test scenarios in which tests are carried out.
• Compiles data, defines required changes and reports defects and problems that occurred during the test process.
• Implements and participates in the walkthrough of the product.
• Consults with the development and/or requirements team to coordinate and test applications.
• Performs analysis, diagnostics and preliminary evaluations of products.
• Develops testing procedures.
• Develops test plans, scripts, scenarios, functional tests, regression tests, and deployment tests.
• Implements the testing processes and ensures all test activities follow those processes.
• Produces reports on each test activity and tracks test metrics.
• Monitors for continual test process improvement through failure analysis, throughput analysis, yield analysis, and report to management periodically.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 2 - 5 years of experience or commensurate experience.
• Ability to create test plans using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Meticulous attention to detail in testing and scrutinizing software deliveries as they pertain to proposed functionality.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearance.