Software Tester

Sikich•Bethesda, MD

1d•Remote

About The Position

Software Tester (US - Remote) What to expect when you join Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary Team members at Tantus , a Sikich Subsidiary have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities. The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary , this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways. This growth is meaningful for every team member at our company because larger companies simply see more interesting client opportunities and can attract impressively talented individuals like you. Through a dedicated focus on key business priorities and intentionally creating a rewarding employee experience, Tantus, a Sikich Subsidiary has developed into a highly regarded provider of professional services and a sought-after employer of choice. Do you want to work with other skilled and agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth ? We believe everyone has untapped potential. That’s why we lead with vision and act fast, pairing deep expertise with practical solutions. Our teams cut through complexity and deliver real impact. It's our hope that you find more than just a job. At Tantus , a Sikich Subsidiary , you 'll find optimism, clear insights and genuine warmth, without egos. Are you ready to grow with us? Position summary This role is responsible for testing and delivering complex software to accomplish business outcomes. These individuals are subject matter experts on testing practices ensuring that software is tested to meet functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements. They help condition and generate test data, build, and execute manual test suites; record and communicate the test results; and assist with triaging defects. They also ensure regression test suites are well designed and maintained. This role will also work closely with the Test Automation Engineer to establish and maintain the automation framework. W2- 8 month contract w/potential extension Green Card Holder or US Citizenship required, and the eligibility to pass a Background Check. Remote

Requirements

3-5 years of hands-on experience in manual testing with knowledge implementing various testing strategies (Regression, Functional, Smoke, Usability, etc.)
Minimum 3 years’ experience working within an Agile development methodology (Scrum and Kanban)
Strong test case writing, test planning, and documentation skills.
Experience working within an agile/scrum methodology
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Strong understanding of requirements traceability and Agile Software Development Lifecycle (ASDLC)
Values driven – You embody and model absolut e integrity and servant leadership and you have a bias for action and continuous innovation.
Uncompromising problem solver – You see opportunities in every business challenge and can develop, articulate and implement solutions.
Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
Instills t rust – You do what you say , without ego, and you follow through on commitments consistently and credibly.
Impact & i nfluence – You are relentlessly focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas, proposals and solutions . You get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives and objectives.

Nice To Haves

Some experience coding software, preferably in Javascript /Typescript a huge plus
Limited experience in building and/or maintaining test automation frameworks
Experience with Pega Platform, React and/or Azure DevOps Pipelines highly desired

Responsibilities

Perform end-to-end functional, regression, system and integration testing
Collaborate within an Agile test team to uphold and enforce testing best practices
Review requirements, UX flows, and clinical use cases to develop detailed test scenarios and test cases.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including backlog refinement, sprint planning, and retrospectives
Identify opportunities to improve testing efficiency and software quality
Participate in release validations, smoke testing, and build acceptance.
Develop detailed, comprehensive, and well-structured test cases based on functional, non-functional, and compliance requirements.
Collaborate with the Test Automation Engineer to identify automation opportunities and develop test automation for applicable test types.
Help condition and generate test data and ensure data compliance requirements are met on all levels of test environments.
Assist in identifying and managing sensitive test data.
Execute test cases, including manual and automated tests, and record test results.
Report issues and defects along with the appropriate background information for review.
Participate in triaging reported issues/defects and assist with resolving or escalating them as necessary.
Create and manage traceability. Trace tests forwards/backwards through the development lifecycle and back to requirements.

Benefits

Tantus , a Sikich Subsidiary maintains a Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy. We encourage every full-time employee, as your role permits, to utilize paid time off (personal time, mental/physical health care, vacation, sick leave, etc.). Waiting for time off to accrue is common at other companies. At Tantus , a Sikich Subsidiary , you do not have to wait for this benefit to kick in. FTO is activated on your first day with our organization. Tantus , a Sikich Subsidiary will also recognize paid holidays during the year and strives to permit employees to have time off the last week of the calendar year when client and project work permits.
Tantus , a Sikich Subsidiary offers a comprehensive wellness program to engage, challenge and empower team members to take responsibility for their wellbeing. Activities can be tracked through our wellness provider to obtain gift cards and other rewards.
Flexible work arrangements
Health, dental, vision, life, and accident/death/disability insurance options
HSA employer contribution
Nine (9) paid holidays annually.
A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption, and foster children.
401(k) with employer contributions
CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days.
Tuition reimbursement
Generous employee referral bonus program
Client referral bonus program
Pet insurance
FORCE – Tantus , a Sikich Subsidiary community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.