Software Tester

Personnel Decisions Research Institutes LLC•Chantilly, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

PDRI is seeking a talented, motivated Software Tester to join our IT Services department. The Software Tester will be responsible for validating requirements are met, ensuring defect-free software, facilitating acceptance testing, and setting up automated regression tests for multiple exciting PDRI development projects. The Software Tester will work closely with the development team to identify and remedy software defects. This role requires a professional with a keen eye for details who can work resourcefully and efficiently to assure quality of programs, software and systems. The position is located in the Chantilly, VA area. Consideration will be given to remote employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance
3-5 years of experience in quality assurance of web-based systems
3-5 years of experience writing and executing test plans
3-5 years of experience documenting test results, filling out defect reports, and working with development teams to resolve defects
1-3 years of experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Must have strong oral and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with test automation
Experience with accessibility testing and standards (WCAG, Section 508)
Experience leading user acceptance testing
Experience writing unit tests

Responsibilities

Ensure quality in all custom developed software.
Define and prioritize all aspects of testing throughout the development cycle.
Create, review and prioritize test plans based on product specifications, developer releases and organizational feedback.
Ensure integrity, validity, and testability of all product specifications.
Write and execute test plans as well as document test plan results.
Configure automated regression tests.
Identify defects and problems as assigned.
Must be able to work in a team and individually, demonstrate effective verbal and written communication, learn quickly, solve problems and be professional.
Work with various business units to ensure testing matches our users’ needs.
Learn and apply new technologies on a regular basis