Ignite IT

Information Technology and Services

ManualTester/QAAnalyst

Ashburn, Virginia, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Manual Tester/QA Analyst at Ignite IT. Skills: Manual Testing, API Testing, Database Testing, SQL. Execute manual testing. Develop and maintain test cases”

Industry & Context.

Information Technology and Services
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Troubleshooting skills; Problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. Citizenship Required, Ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance, US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

U. S. Citizen, 4+ years of experience performing manual software testing in enterprise or government environments, Experience with functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing methodologies, Experience performing API testing using Postman or similar tools, Experience writing and executing SQL queries for backend data validation and database testing, Familiarity with Git, GitLab, or similar version control platforms, Experience documenting defects, test results, and validation activities, Knowledge of QA methodologies, test plans, test cycles, and software release processes, Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

Prior experience supporting DHS, CBP, or other federal government programs, Familiarity with automated testing concepts and recurring regression test suites, Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile management tools, Understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and XML, Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and release validation processes, Exposure to Section 508 accessibility standards and testing practices, Basic windows command-line knowledge or scripting experience is a plus

What You'll Do.

Execute manual testing

Develop and maintain test cases

Conduct exploratory testing

Support automated regression test runs

Validate backend system functionality

Assist in developing quality control methodologies

Participate in reviews

Support Section 508 accessibility testing

Collaborate with Scrum teams

Support version control activities

Assist with test evidence collection

Communicate testing status

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders; Collaborate with Scrum teams during sprint planning, backlog refinement, standups, and release activities

Communication Scope

Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Communicate testing status, risks, and defect trends to project stakeholders and team leadership

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