Software Quality Assurance Tester

Veteran Firm Seeking a Software QA Tester for an Onsite Assignment in Washington, DC

My name is Stephen Hrutka, and I lead a Veteran-owned consulting firm in Washington, DC, focused on strategic sourcing, supply chain, and IT Staffing.

We want to fill a Software QA Tester role for the OCTO - Office of the Chief Technology Officer in the DC Government.

The ideal candidate is a DMV resident with over 10 years of experience in testing reports and more than 6 years of hands-on experience using Microfocus Test Tools ALM and Jira. Bonus points for 6+ years of ERP management experience.

If you’re interested, I'll gladly provide more details about the role and further discuss your qualifications.

Thanks,

Stephen M Hrutka

Principal Consultant

www.hruckus.com

Executive Summary : HRUCKUS is looking for a resource to test the Department of Motor Vehicles enterprise application.

Position Description : The Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) Application Software Quality Assurance program in conjunction with the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) application will empower citizens of DC to promote the safe operation of motor vehicles and public safety, while providing outstanding customer service. This application will require development and implementation of DMV application to build a comprehensive digital government experience that empowers residents, businesses, and visitors to navigate the process of driver’s license and support each step along the way.

The QA Tester will test the DC Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) application to meet the project objectives and support new or expanding business objectives. This will include requirements review / analysis, creating test cases, test case execution and creating defects for the new or updated software applications.

Candidate must have technical proficiency for testing Software Applications along with proficiency in Jira. Candidates should be able to participate in the entire development lifecycle from design through deployment. Ability to perform requirements review, write test cases, automate test cases, execute test cases, and create defects is essential. Be able to communicate to the Project Team for defects / issues identified during testing.

The QA Tester will work in an Agile Team environment to perform software application testing to verify and validate the application requirements are covered, to and improve our internal and client-facing environment.

The QA Tester will be working in a supportive and fast-paced team with the development team and opportunities to increase your professional knowledge.

Position Responsibilities :

• Performing Software Application Testing of customized solutions within the software platform to support critical business functions and meet the project objectives, client use requirements and company goals
• Write automated test scripts based on the User Stories and develop a methodology
• Communication with project management, clients, and other developers to ensure effective collaboration throughout the testing phase as a team player
• Knowledge of the database understanding and schemas to validate the test results
• Knowledge in API testing and understanding the wireframes in Figma / XD.
• Maintaining a flexible and proactive work environment to facilitate a quick response to changing project requirements and customer objectives and innovate ways to meet mission goals successfully.
• Direct interaction with clients, managers, and end users is necessary to analyze project objectives and capability requirements, including specifications for user interfaces, customized applications, and interactions with internal and external instances.
• Collaboration with various internal departments, including development and operations, to ensure new DMV application supports internal needs relating to functionality and performance.
• Develop test strategies, plans, and test cases (functional, automation, integration, regression).
• Execute manual and automated tests, track defects, ensure resolution with proper documentation.
• Automate test cases using test automation frameworks and tools (e.g. Selenium, ACCELQ etc.).
• Collaborate with developers and business analysts to refine requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Perform cross-browser, usability testing.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.
• Document test results, maintain test artifacts.
• Use defect tracking tools JIRA and manage defect lifecycle.
• Ensure and follow all DC Government security standards.

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The target annual salary is $89,000 - $95,000.

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