Integration/Performance/Functional Testers

Guidehouse • Dora, AL

167d • $51,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking Integration Testers, Performance Testers, and Functional Testers to join our Software Development & Support team. The roles involve designing, developing, and executing test plans, cases, and scripts for various software applications and systems. Testers will collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other QA team members to ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices. The positions require US Citizenship and pre-existing IRS clearance, with a work schedule supporting the eastern time zone. The roles may involve working from Guidehouse or IRS offices if within commuting distance.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Must have pre-existing IRS clearance.
• Must be able to support an eastern time zone work schedule (8am-5pm).
• Bachelor’s degree or additional four (4) years of experience in lieu of degree.
• At least 2-4 years of experience in software testing, with a focus on integration testing.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
• Experience with testing tools like Jmeter, Postman, SoapUI, Selenium, Cucumber, and other testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) is a plus.
• Experience with Oracle, DB2, or SQL Server for data-driven testing.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility testing standards and tools (e.g., JAWS, ZoomText).
• Experience supporting test automation initiatives and contributing to automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with performance testing and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, AIX, OEM).
• Exposure to enterprise scheduling tools such as Control-M or OpCon.
• Experience with IBM Rational ELM suite preferred.
• Experience with IRS-specific documentation standards and test lifecycle artifacts.
• Familiarity with IRS internal tools and test management systems.
• Familiarity with IRS security policies, IRM standards, and SBU data compliance.
• Experience with ETL tools like Informatica and data masking technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute integration test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other QA team members to understand integration points and requirements.
• Perform end-to-end testing of software systems, APIs, and third-party integrations.
• Identify, document, and track defects using issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
• Validate data flow and system interactions across multiple platforms.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices in integration testing.
• Provide feedback and recommendations for improving system architecture and integration design.
• Lead and execute complex testing efforts across enterprise systems.
• Prepare and execute test plans, automate test cases, document results, and participate in peer reviews and defect resolution.
• Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures, provide training and knowledge transfer to team members.
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive functional test plans, test cases, and test scripts for software applications and systems.
• Perform thorough functional testing including unit testing, system testing, user acceptance testing, and regression testing.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, integration testers, and other QA team members to understand functional requirements and acceptance criteria.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees