IT Tester

Overview:

The IT Tester is responsible for performing comprehensive quality assurance testing of application software, Financial Module. This role is instrumental in ensuring that all software applications are thoroughly tested to meet the quality standards and operational benchmarks set forth by the department.

The IT Tester's primary focus is on the integrity and reliability of software applications, aligning with Cayuse's core values of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. The tester ensures that all applications meet or exceed predefined quality standards and function according to specific user requirements.

This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

• Quality Assurance Testing: Execute rigorous testing of application software using various methodologies to ensure the highest quality standards.
• Test Case Development: Analyze requirements and user stories to formulate detailed test cases, scenarios, and scripts. Ensure comprehensive coverage of all software features.
• Outcome Documentation: Meticulously document test outcomes and report any identified bugs or defects.
• Data Validation: Generate and validate test data and cases to confirm that the software performs as expected within established benchmarks and aligns with customer expectations.
• Comprehensive Testing: Conduct thorough testing of application components, including usability, functionality, exploratory, system, smoke, monkey, and compatibility tests.
• Coordination and Collaboration: Work closely with other team members and OTS sections to synchronize technical and security testing efforts.
• Scrum Participation: Engage actively in Scrum ceremonies, including team meetings and design sessions, contributing to the agile development process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Here’s What You Need

• Experience: Three (3) years of experience in:
  • Performing quality assurance testing of application software using varied testing methodologies.
  • Developing, writing, and executing test cases, scenarios, and/or scripts.
  • Identifying, developing, and validating test data and test cases that ensure software functionality and features are working within established benchmarks and customer expectations.
• DPS Projects: Experience working with DPS projects is mandatory.
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
• Must possess problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
• Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
• Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: Certifications in the field of Software QA such as certifications from ISTQB are desirable.
• Documentation Skills: Experience documenting requirements and/or user stories.
• Material Creation: Experience in creating operating procedures, user guides, and/or training material.
• Scrum Team Experience: Experience working as a member of a Scrum Team.
• Software Tools: Familiarity with Jira, Jama, and Zephyr.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life an AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Account Manager

Working Conditions

•  Professional remote office environment.
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.
• Traditional (Mon-Fri) Core Hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.