Software Tester

$76,000 - $85,000/Yr

Skyepoint Decisions - Lanham, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Lanham, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Software Tester for a contract with the IRS. This remote position involves conducting functional and integration testing of multiple programs in an IBM mainframe or client/server environment, supporting the IRS's tax processing pipeline and master file systems. The role requires collaboration with project stakeholders and the ability to construct test cases based on IRS or contractor-developed documentation to verify program functionality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct functional and/or integration testing of multiple programs in an IBM mainframe or client/server environment.
• Support the IRS's tax processing pipeline and master file systems.
• Use IRS or Contractor-developed documentation to construct test cases with predetermined results and test data.
• Review output to determine whether test results fulfill established requirements and notify responsible programmers of errors or inconsistencies.
• Coordinate test activities with project stakeholders.
• Coordinate work assignments to ensure timely and accurate completion of testing.
• Provide inputs on the required testing level of effort for Unified Work Requests.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of relevant IT and software testing experience; OR a Master's degree or PhD with 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain IRS Moderate Risk Background Investigation (MBI) Public Trust.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Nice-to-haves

• IBM Mainframe
• Unisys Mainframe
• DB2
• Informatica
• Business Objects
• Knowledge of current IRS tax administration software applications
• Amazon Cloud Platform
• Eclipse
• Java EE for Web Developers
• Automation features for Cloud programs
• Experience with TOAD
• Rational CLM tools (Quality Manager, Team Concert, Doors Next Generation)
• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Project, Visio)
• CTRL-M (server)
• Adobe Pro
• SecureCRT, SecureFx
• IBM Mainframe (TSO and JCL)
• Java Batch (SpringBatch)

Benefits

• Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Full Dental Plans
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Floating federal holiday options
• 401k matched
• Certificate Incentive Program for professional development
• Flexible Work Environment
• PTO