Functional Tester

Cayuse Holdings•Washington, DC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Functional Tester will be responsible for planning, executing, and documenting functional, regression, and smoke testing activities within a modern services-based application environment. This role is critical to validating system requirements, ensuring traceability, and enhancing the delivery of high-quality features. The position calls for expertise in manual testing and familiarity with modern automated testing tools such as Swagger/OpenAPI and unit-level testing frameworks. This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in functional, regression, and smoke testing across software applications.
Proven expertise in performing structured manual testing, including requirement-based testing and defect validation.
Familiarity with API testing methodologies and tools such as Swagger or OpenAPI.
Foundational understanding or exposure to automated testing concepts, including unit-level testing frameworks.
Demonstrated experience working with Agile delivery methodologies and iterative testing approaches.
Strong ability to translate business and technical requirements into concise, repeatable, and traceable test cases.
Hands-on experience with test management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar platforms for documentation, reporting, and tracking tasks.
Familiarity with Section 508 compliance and accessibility standards for software applications.
Solid communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.
Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.
Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in testing modern services-based architectures, including microservices and APIs.
Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and their role in automated testing.
Working knowledge of performance testing tools or concepts.
Any relevant certifications, such as Certified Software Tester (CSTE), ISTQB Foundation Level, or Certified Scrum Master (CSM).

Responsibilities

Develop and execute requirement-level functional tests, smoke tests, and regression test cycles to verify system functionality.
Create, document, and maintain comprehensive test cases, test data, and results using Jira or similar tools.
Validate defects, isolate and reproduce issues, and manage their lifecycle, including coordinating retests as needed.
Ensure that application functionality adheres to Section 508 accessibility requirements.
Contribute to automated testing activities with tools such as Swagger/OpenAPI, validating APIs and reviewing unit tests.
Ensure end-to-end traceability between requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and corresponding test cases to ensure alignment and coverage.
Actively participate in backlog refinement, requirement clarification, and sprint planning sessions with the Product Owner, Business Analysts, and delivery team.
Provide prompt feedback to developers and product team members, identifying system behavior, edge cases, and potential risk areas.
Support integration testing efforts, including the verification of data flows across various application and service components.
Other duties as assigned.