[ref. b68430800] Junior Test Engineer

Overview:

• US Citizenship Required. *

What You'll Do:

• Test Planning: Collaborate with business analysts, product managers, and development resources during the sprint planning phase to ensure understanding of the scope, objectives, and acceptance criteria. Create test plans outlining the sprint cycles and resource allocation within Azure DevOps. Incorporate feedback from stakeholders to ensure comprehensive test coverage.
• Test Case Design and Execution: Design test cases based on user stories to verify functionality, performance, and security. Generate test data and maintain test environment of various configurations. Execute cases using automated and manual methods. Document defects and collaborate with developers to resolve defects and ensure quality deliverables.
• Test Reporting and Documentation: Document test results, defects, and test coverage within Azure DevOps (or related tool). Create and maintain test documentation including test plans, test cases, and test data. Generate summary reports for stakeholders highlighting key findings and recommendations.
• Performance and Security testing: Design and execute performance test to assess system scalability and performance. Assist with security testing to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide input to refine testing processes and methodologies for increasing efficiency. Collaborate with team members to knowledge share, stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to enhance testing capabilities.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a testing role
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong Analytical Skills

Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Nice to Haves:

• NIH experience

Salary Range:

Salary range is $75,000-90,000/year. The salary range for this position reflects a variety of factors that influence compensation decisions, including skills, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs.