Software Tester (Remote)

$62,000 - $95,000/Yr

GovCIO - Harrisburg, PA

Full-time

Remote - Harrisburg, PA

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 ensure the highest quality of software products. In this position, the Software Tester will design, develop, and implement testing methods and equipment tailored to our products. This includes planning and arranging the necessary labor, schedules, and equipment for effective testing and evaluation. The tester will create detailed test cases and scenarios, compile data, and report any defects or issues encountered during the testing process. Additionally, the role involves collaborating with development and requirements teams to coordinate application testing and ensure alignment with project goals. The Software Tester will also be responsible for developing test plans, scripts, scenarios, and various types of tests, including functional, regression, and deployment tests. It is essential that the tester implements testing processes and ensures that all activities adhere to these established protocols. Regular reporting on test activities and tracking of test metrics will be a key part of the role, as will monitoring for continuous improvement in testing processes through various analyses. This position requires a proactive individual who can work independently and is committed to delivering high-quality results. The Software Tester will play a vital role in our mission to transform government IT by ensuring that our software solutions are reliable and effective.

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.