What are the responsibilities and job description for the Application Tester position at Gridiron IT?
Application Tester
Location : Arlington, VA (3 days per week onsite)
Job Description :
The Application Tester will be responsible for testing software applications to ensure they meet quality standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in QA and be able to create and execute test scripts. The Application Tester will work closely with developers to identify and resolve issues and will be responsible for documenting and reporting any defects found during testing.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases to validate software functionality, performance, and security.
- Conduct manual and automated tests to identify defects, regressions, and inconsistencies in software applications.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Participate in the design and implementation of test automation frameworks to streamline testing processes and improve efficiency.
- Document and report software defects using issue tracking systems and work closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
- Perform exploratory testing to uncover hidden defects and assess overall product quality from an end-user perspective.
- Conduct compatibility testing across different devices, browsers, and operating systems to ensure seamless user experiences.
- Monitor and analyze test results, trends, and metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
- Provide feedback and recommendations for enhancing software quality, usability, and performance throughout the development lifecycle.
- Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and advancements in software testing methodologies.
- Experience with 508 compliance testing in knowledge management tools; DoD experience preferred but not required.
- Worked in an Agile development team; familiarity with Agile best practices, comfortable leading requirements gathering sessions, and helping the development team create user stories.
Requirements
Requirements
Education :
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Engineering, or other IT-related field
Certifications :
Security Clearance :
Compensation and Benefits Salary Range :
40 to 50 / hr (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)
Benefits : Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.
Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.
Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.
