QA Tester

HarmonyTech is seeking a QA Tester with hands-on software testing experience. The QA Tester will collaborate closely with the QA Team and other development staff to deliver solutions that meet or exceed client expectations. This candidate must possess knowledge of different test techniques and practical experience in their proper application. They must understand database principles with experience in working with data for purposes of analysis, troubleshooting, and testing validation. The candidate also should have knowledge writing SQL statements to extract test data to perform validation on complex report calculations and ensure that back-end data is correctly represented.

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

Position is located in Washington DC, requires public trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Creating and executing test plans, test scripts, and test cases.
• Estimating and developing testing strategies.
• Testing and reviewing QA artifacts.
• Supporting users during user acceptance testing.
• Performing testing for all releases, including compliance / security patching and hardware / software upgrades (some weekend work is to be expected).
• Planning and supporting testing for disaster recovery.
• Providing manual testing for the system.
• Testing applications for correctness, reliability, consistency, and ease of use.
• Performing hands-on testing, executing test cases and scripts independently and in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of 508 testing.
• Able to work on Test Analysis reports and Requirements Traceability Matrix as QA deliverables.
• Performing exploratory testing.
• Performing backend testing.
• Creating detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test plans and test cases.
• Estimating, prioritizing, planning, and coordinating testing activities.
• Tracking new requirements for projects.
• Performing all other duties, responsibilities, and / or position requirements as assigned.
• Providing high throughput, high-quality testing without missing deadlines.
• Analyzing test requirements (implicit and explicit), failure modes, quality factors, and specifications to develop quality tests and procedures.
• Providing consistent and clear status in verbal and written communications with constituents.
• Providing recommendations to improve the development process (technical and non-technical).
• Writing clear and concise defect reports for resolution in a timely manner following a predefined template.
• Escalating issues that may affect project deliverables or quality as needed.
• Representing the QA team in meetings when necessary.
• Analyzing risks and mitigation to manage those risks.

Minimum Requirements

Desired Qualifications

If you are interested and feel that you would excel in the position, we invite you to apply. During this phase of our recruiting effort, we will not be able to accept telephone calls. Only those candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted. No recruiters please.

About HarmonyTech

We have been delivering information technology services and solutions across the Federal government and commercial clients for over a decade. Our employees are the most important assets of our company because they deliver value and care for our clients. We are a company of passionate technologists constantly evolving in our understanding and application of technology to best fulfill our client’s mission needs. We operate under a flat and efficient organizational structure to ensure our hand-picked consultants have the flexibility to take risks and be innovative. We typically work in small, agile teams as we design and develop solutions to address our client’s business challenges. Our success is measured with every satisfied customer and employee.

Why You Want to Join Us

Benefits

HarmonyTech offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package including :

Legal

HarmonyTech believes in a policy of equal employment and opportunity for all people based on merit. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Drug-Free Workplace Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. Additionally, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of HarmonyTech.

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