Junior QA Software Tester

NetImpact is actively seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior QA Software Tester to join our award-winning and innovative team. The ideal candidate will intrinsically understand the importance maintaining a high-quality web application that supports real patients and clinical providers who are seeking to empower patients with pertinent educational content so they are better equipped to take an active role in their treatment and health decisions. As a Junior QA Engineer, you will work closely with our project, QA, and development team to identify issues, perform testing activities, and contribute to the overall improvement of our product quality. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to learn more about software quality assurance and who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in a fast-paced Agile software development environment that is highly collaborative. This is a 100% remote position.

Responsibilities:

In their position, the Junior QA Software Tester will be expected to:

Execute manual test cases to identify defects, bugs, and usability issues in software applications
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of test plans, test cases, and testing documentation.
• Understand the product thoroughly so that they may perform exploratory and edge case testing
• Attend daily stand-up meetings with the project team and provide detailed analysis when requested.
• Be proactive about suggesting improvements to the QA team's procedures, including devising improvements to current procedures
• Assist with the preparation of QA documentation and Standards of Procedures (SOPs).
• Support after-hours, once-a-month releases and ad-hoc releases as need be
• Document test results, track defects, and communicate findings to the development team in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborate with developers and other stakeholders to reproduce, diagnose, prioritize, and resolve reported issues.

Required

• Ability to formulate repeatable test procedures, execute test scripts, and document results.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle and testing methodologies.
• Experience with automated testing tools or scripting languages (e.g., Gherkin, Selenium, Python) is a plus.
• Enthusiasm for learning and a proactive approach to professional development.
• Must be eligible to meet government eligibility requirements including public trust clearance

Preferred

• Familiarity with test management tools such as Jira is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in applicable field
• 0/1-3 years of experience testing software within an Agile environment
• Federal Consulting Industry Experience Preferred

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Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies

• Your health comes first - we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team
• Invest in your future - 401(k) Plan - Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required
• Work hard, play hard - we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and observe ALL ten (10) federal holidays
• Pawsitively pawesome - Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!)
• Invest in your education - Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2020, & 2022!
• Have fun and celebrate and give back - Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, & an offsite annual awards banquet

ABOUT US

NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact's core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE

NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact's online employment application, please contact careers@netimpactstrategies.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NetImpact is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NetImpact will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NetImpact does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws (referred to as "protected status").