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We are seeking a Senior Functional Tester to join our team supporting our Internal Revenue Service (IRS) client.
The Senior Tester will develop/modify, document, and execute test scripts, test cases, and test scenarios based upon software requirements definition, in concert with the business process analysis and customer-driven change requests. This position utilizes testing knowledge and experience to assess and advise the Test Lead/Manager on the progress of the testing activities. The Tester will also design, develop, and deploy automated tests in a continuous build environment. This will include automated execution, automated result reporting, test data management, and defining standard processes. This position will be responsible to proactively identify build/release pipeline bottlenecks, diagnose, and resolve build failures, and discover new efficiencies.
Location of work is remote in US.
Project Minimum Requirements:
Preferred qualifications:
Additional Requirements as per contract/client:
Job Summary:
MAXIMUS Introduction: Since 1975, Maximus has operated under its founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People, enabling citizens around the globe to successfully engage with their governments at all levels and across a variety of health and human services programs. Maximus delivers innovative business process management and technology solutions that contribute to improved outcomes for citizens and higher levels of productivity, accuracy, accountability and efficiency of government-sponsored programs. With more than 30,000 employees worldwide, Maximus is a proud partner to government agencies in the United States, Australia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit https://www.maximus.com. EEO Statement: EEO Statement: Active military service members, their spouses, and veteran candidates often embody the core competencies Maximus deems essential, and bring a resiliency and dependability that greatly enhances our workforce. We recognize your unique skills and experiences, and want to provide you with a career path that allows you to continue making a difference for our country. We’re proud of our connections to organizations dedicated to serving veterans and their families. If you are transitioning from military to civilian life, have prior service, are a retired veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserves, or a spouse of an active military service member, we have challenging and rewarding career opportunities available for you. A committed and diverse workforce is our most important resource. Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status. Pay Transparency: Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Posted Max: USD $130,000.00/Yr. Posted Min: USD $52,100.00/Yr.
The Senior Tester will develop/modify, document, and execute test scripts, test cases, and test scenarios based upon software requirements definition, in concert with the business process analysis and customer-driven change requests. This position utilizes testing knowledge and experience to assess and advise the Test Lead/Manager on the progress of the testing activities. The Tester will also design, develop, and deploy automated tests in a continuous build environment. This will include automated execution, automated result reporting, test data management, and defining standard processes. This position will be responsible to proactively identify build/release pipeline bottlenecks, diagnose, and resolve build failures, and discover new efficiencies.
- Design, develop, and deploy automated tests in a continuous build environment (Jenkins)
- Identify automation, stress and performance testing needs and design the quality strategy
- Lead and/or support quality testing initiatives on high-priority issues or large projects, as assigned
- Determine test data needs, and develop utilities to support data creation, and other test pre-requisites
- Maintain reusable test data for automation scripts
- Create, execute, and maintain regression test suites and other relevant quality artifacts
- Develop test strategies and plans
- Develop and execute automated test scripts for web interface and web services
- Develop and deliver verbal and written status reports
- Perform system quality assurance testing by executing test plans.
- Report, document, and track resolutions for software defects identified in the testing process using approved tools and processes
- Assist in the identification, selection, and implementation of software tools and technologies, and testing techniques and procedures that facilitates the DevOps framework
Location of work is remote in US.
- Position is contingent on government funding.
Project Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required; an additional four years of related work experience can substitute for a degree
- At least five (5) years of relevant experience required
- Strong testing life cycle management skills
- Experience with service-oriented architecture (SOA) & Restful large-scale enterprise systems
- Working experience with developing automation test scripts.
- Experience in doing performance testing using open sources or COTS products.
- Excellent analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated high commitment to quality
- Strong collaboration skills and desire to work in a highly collaborative environment
- Ability to independently learn new tools and new business domains
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience testing IRS systems
- Experience on IRS software development projects
- Experience with SQL scripting
- Experience with Soap UI, JMeter
- Working experience with performance tuning and stress testing
Additional Requirements as per contract/client:
- Candidates must meet requirements to obtain and maintain an IRS Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) clearance (active IRS Moderate Risk MBI clearance is a plus).
- Candidates must be a US Citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident (Green Card status) for 3 years, and be Federal Tax compliant
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