Quality Assurance Tester

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 deployed in AGC or ADC environments.

• Validate Appian components such as interfaces, records, expression rules, process models, data types, document generation, and record security.

• Test Appian integrations, APIs, secure authentication methods (SAML, CAC, PKI), and connections to USCG enterprise systems.

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

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

• Identify defects, document issues, and manage resolutions through change management processes.

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

• Assist in Agile development activities, including daily standups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives.

• Monitor regression impacts and suggest enhancements to testing coverage.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship.

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

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

• Hands-on experience with testing Appian applications, including workflows, integrations, and interface components.

• Experience supporting applications in secure federal cloud environments (AGC, ADC, FedRAMP, DoD-authorized cloud environments).

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and tools such as Jira, ServiceNow, or Azure DevOps.

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

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

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

• Preferred: Appian Certified Analyst, Designer, or Developer (Associate/Senior).

• Preferred: Experience with federal or DoD systems, particularly mission-critical or operational systems.

• Preferred: Knowledge 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 (Postman, SoapUI) or test automation frameworks.

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

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Generous benefits package.

• Mentoring for each employee.

• Educational paths for personal and professional development.

• Opportunity to positively impact your community.

• Reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).