Quality Testing Consultant (Federal Programs)

Arc Aspicio•Washington, DC

7d•$77,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Arc Aspicio is a leading consulting firm specializing in human capital, data analytics, management, and strategy professional services. They are seeking a Quality Testing Consultant for Federal Programs to join their innovative and collaborative environment. This role involves designing and executing functional, integration, and regression tests for web services and applications within Federal Government IT projects. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of relevant experience in IT projects using Agile methodologies and related tools. The position operates in a hybrid work environment, requiring work at client sites, the Arc Aspicio DC office, and remotely. Candidates must reside in the Washington, DC area.

Requirements

4+ years of relevant experience on IT projects using an Agile or similar software engineering lifecycle and related tools
U.S. Citizenship only (no dual citizenship)
Currently holds a Public Trust level clearance or have the ability to obtain and maintain a position of trust/Federal security clearance
Bachelor’s degree
Direct experience testing APIs and web services
Experience testing cloud-based technology (e.g., AWS)
Experience developing and executing automated test tools
Independent creation of test documentation, including plans, test cases / scripts, and test result reports and metrics
Experience in Federal government IT projects
Direct experience with clients and stakeholder engagement and delivering work products for clients in a complex environment
Proven to be flexible and thrive in a dynamic, ambiguous, and complex work environment and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
Outstanding written and oral communication and collaboration skills and strong leadership potential
Ability to collaborate and work effectively remotely and in-person
Technologically savvy, especially with Microsoft products and use of collaboration tools like SharePoint
Desire to join a consulting firm and learn business concepts; loves to collaborate and reach out to get involved in company events, offerings, and special projects
Ability to work in the Washington, DC metro area and travel to different locations
Critical Skills: Executive presence, entrepreneurial spirit, strong work ethic, collaborative mind-set, excellent problem-solving skills, and interest in working in a consulting firm

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute functional, integration, and regression tests for web services and applications
Perform manual and automated testing of APIs and web services using tools such as SOAPUI
Understand and support testing involving digital certificates, encryption, and secure communications (e.g., SSL/TLS)
Validate system behavior against business and system requirements
Utilize strong database knowledge (SQL) to validate backend data integrity
Perform data-driven testing, ensuring consistency between application behavior and database records
Troubleshoot service failures and support root cause analysis
Execute, maintain, and expand automated test suites to improve test coverage and efficiency
Identify opportunities for test automation and implement scalable solutions
Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on system requirements and user stories
Create innovative and non-standard test scenarios to uncover edge cases and potential system vulnerabilities
Document and report test results, defects, and test metrics clearly and accurately, providing actionable insights
Ensure traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects
Work closely with developers, system architects, and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issues
Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
Collaborate with clients to solve tough problems, delivering outstanding client service, and achieving mission results
Apply excellent consulting, business analysis, and communications skills to quickly identify problems, analyze challenges, and recommend solutions to the team and clients