QA Tester

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The Mid-Level Software Quality Assurance Tester supports an agile software modernization program by planning executing and documenting manual and automated testing of Java-based applications hosted in Amazon Web Services (AWS). Working with moderate independence this role validates application functionality APIs integrations databases data exchanges and legacy-system interfaces; develops and maintains automated regression tests using industry-standard test automation tools; and collaborates with cross-functional teams to confirm that releases meet business technical security accessibility and operational requirements.

What You Will Do:

We are seeking a mid-level tester with practical experience testing Java applications in AWS and hands-on experience using automated testing tools to support a large-scale GrantSolutions platform modernization effort. The tester will independently complete assigned testing activities identify and communicate quality risks and help ensure that cloud-hosted capabilities are reliable secure accessible data-consistent and ready for release.

The tester will translate user stories and acceptance criteria into test scenarios; execute end-to-end integration API database and regression testing across AWS environments; log and retest defects; prepare test data and evidence; and build reusable automated tests for stable repeatable scenarios. The role contributes tobut is not expected to architectthe programs automation framework AWS-based CI/CD quality gates test processes and release-readiness reporting.

• Review user stories acceptance criteria Java application designs API specifications data mappings and AWS environment documentation to identify test conditions and expected results.

• Create execute and maintain manual test cases for functional system regression smoke integration API database data validation and user acceptance testing.

• Develop enhance and maintain automated test scripts reusable components test data locators and regression suites using appropriate automated testing tools.

• Use automated testing tools to test web user interfaces REST or SOAP APIs databases and end-to-end business processes as applicable.

• Execute automated tests across AWS-hosted test environments; analyze results logs screenshots and execution evidence; troubleshoot failures; and maintain tests as the Java applications evolve.

• Test Java-based application components and their interactions with AWS services APIs databases authentication services data exchanges legacy systems workflows reports and downstream systems.

• Validate application behavior across AWS environments and use available application cloud and pipeline logs to support defect isolation and root-cause analysis.

• Prepare and manage test data capture test evidence maintain requirements traceability and document testing outcomes.

• Log defects with clear reproduction steps expected and actual results severity AWS environment details and supporting evidence; participate in defect triage and verify fixes.

• Collaborate with Java developers Product Owners Scrum Masters AWS and DevSecOps engineers integration and data teams security specialists vendors and business stakeholders throughout the sprint and release lifecycle.

• Support automated test execution in CI/CD pipelines scheduled regression runs and release validation; investigate failures and improve test reliability with senior QA and DevSecOps staff.

• Contribute to test estimates sprint planning test coverage reviews release-readiness assessments quality metrics and continuous improvement of AWS and automated testing practices.

What You Will Need:

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust; candidates must receive approved adjudication before onboarding. Candidates with an active Public Trust or suitability determination are preferred.

• Bachelors degree required.

• FOUR (4) years of experience in software quality assurance application testing system testing or a related technical role.

• Hands-on experience testing Java-based web applications services APIs integrations and data flows.

• Hands-on experience developing maintaining executing and troubleshooting automated tests using one or more automated testing tools or frameworks.

• Experience creating reusable automated test components managing test data and locators applying validations and interpreting automated test results.

• Experience testing applications deployed in AWS environments and working with cloud-hosted application components APIs databases logs and multiple test environments.

• Hands-on experience creating and executing functional system regression integration API smoke database data validation and user acceptance tests.

• Experience with defect tracking test management requirements traceability test evidence test data preparation and defect retesting.

• Working knowledge of the software development lifecycle agile delivery DevSecOps concepts version control AWS-based CI/CD pipelines and release management.

• Ability to interpret Java application behavior user stories acceptance criteria business rules API contracts data mappings and technical design documentation.

• Ability to troubleshoot test failures analyze automated test execution results and application or AWS logs isolate defects and clearly communicate findings and quality risks.

• Strong documentation analytical collaboration and communication skills.

• Ability to manage assigned testing responsibilities with moderate supervision in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and release timelines.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Experience supporting Java application or platform modernization in an enterprise or government environment.

• Experience using Subject7 for web REST or SOAP API database reusable-component data-driven scheduled parallel or CI/CD-integrated test automation.

• Familiarity with common AWS services used by Java applications such as Amazon EC2 Amazon S3 Amazon RDS AWS Lambda Amazon CloudWatch or related services.

• Ability to read basic Java SQL JSON XML and application logs to support testing and defect investigation.

• Experience with Jira Confluence Git Jenkins AWS CodePipeline Azure DevOps or comparable delivery and test-management tools.

• Exposure to Section 508 accessibility requirements and automated or manual accessibility testing practices.

• Familiarity with containerized Java applications security testing performance testing or AWS observability tools.

• ISTQB Subject7 AWS agile testing automation cloud or security certification.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Assistance and ID theft protection etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

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