Quality Assurance Tester, Appian

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +17 more states.

📋 Description

• Create comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts derived from Appian requirements, user stories, functional specifications, and security constraints.

• Execute functional, regression, system integration, accessibility, and end-to-end testing for Appian applications within AGC or ADC environments.

• Assess Appian interfaces, records, expression rules, process models, data types, document generation, and record security.

• Test Appian integrations, APIs, SAML, CAC, PKI, and connections to USCG enterprise systems.

• Confirm adherence to USCG cybersecurity policies, NIST standards, FedRAMP requirements, and DoD IL4/IL5 security guidelines.

• Analyze logging, auditing, escalation paths, and exception-handling workflows.

• Detect defects, document issues, and track resolutions through change management processes.

• Engage in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Final Acceptance Testing (FAT) with Coast Guard stakeholders.

• Assist in Agile activities such as daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.

• Observe regression impacts and suggest enhancements to testing coverage.

• Ensure that testing outcomes and documentation align with USCG quality assurance, security, and configuration management standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.

• A minimum of Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level Security Clearance or the capacity to obtain and maintain one.

• At least 5 years of experience in software testing or quality assurance.

• Practical experience in testing Appian applications, including workflows, integrations, and interface components.

• Experience in supporting applications within secure federal cloud environments, such as AGC, ADC, FedRAMP, and DoD-authorized cloud environments.

• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development methodologies and tools like Jira, ServiceNow, or Azure DevOps.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and documentation abilities.

• Capability to operate in structured, compliance-driven environments with rigorous security and testing protocols.

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

• Preferred: Appian Certified Analyst, Designer, or Developer certification.

• Preferred: Experience in supporting federal or DoD systems.

• Preferred: Understanding of USCG operational requirements, system environments, or enterprise architecture.

• Preferred: Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, DoD cybersecurity policies, or STIG requirements.

• Preferred: Experience with API testing tools such as Postman or SoapUI, or test automation frameworks.

• Preferred: Active Public Trust, Secret, or higher clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Generous benefits package.

• Mentoring and educational paths for personal and professional development.

• Opportunity to positively impact your community.