Senior QA Tester

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Conduct functional, regression, user acceptance, usability, and accessibility testing.

• Create, implement, and sustain manual test cases, test scripts, and test plans.

• Employ testing tools to enhance and broaden automated testing efforts when feasible.

• Review business requirements and technical documentation to guarantee thorough test coverage.

• Collaborate with Business Analysts to clarify requirements and formulate test scenarios, including limited requirements gathering for test planning.

• Execute API testing and database validation to verify data accuracy and system integrity.

• Run SQL queries to confirm application functionality and data processing.

• Record testing outcomes, defects, and suggestions.

• Engage in defect triage, troubleshooting, and production support.

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure successful migration of changes into production.

• Support projects ranging from minor enhancements to extensive application initiatives.

• Assist in updating user and system documentation as business processes evolve.

• Take part in business process improvement and validation activities.

• Support applications used for monitoring and administering IDEA grants, including Parts B and C.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Software Testing.

• Significant expertise in manual testing methodologies and best practices.

• Certified in accessibility (e.g., CPACC, WAS, or equivalent).

• Comprehensive understanding of accessibility principles and WCAG 2.2 AA standards.

• Experience in creating and maintaining automated test scripts.

• High-level proficiency in SQL queries and database validation.

• High-level proficiency in API testing and web service validation.

• Experience in developing test plans, test cases, and documentation based on business requirements.

• Ability to analyze requirements and convert them into detailed testing strategies.

• Experience in tracking and managing defects throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Certification in Accessibility Testing.

• Knowledge of Section 508 Accessibility Standards.

• Experience in testing applications for government accessibility compliance.

• Familiarity with accessibility testing tools and methodologies.

• Experience in validating WCAG and Section 508 compliance requirements.

• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively with business stakeholders, developers, project managers, and other IT teams.

• Experience in Agile or similar collaborative development environments.

• Preferred: Experience in supporting government applications or public-sector technology environments.

• Preferred: Experience in testing compliance-driven or grant management systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Flexible work arrangements and a supportive work environment.