Software Tester

Job Description

ECS is seeking a Software Tester to work remotely. This full-time position supports the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information Technology (OIT) Veteran Experience Services Eligibility and Enrollment (VESEE) Product Line. This role is crucial for modernizing Eligibility and Enrollment to create a seamless experience for Veterans, their families, and caregivers, contributing to the larger mission of improving VA employee and Veteran lives. The Software Tester will be responsible for developing and executing software test plans to identify and resolve software problems and their causes.

Tasks For This Role Include

• Conduct quality assurance activities throughout the software development lifecycle, including reviewing and approving deliverables.
• Design and execute test plans, create test cases, and perform various types of testing (functional, performance, regression) to identify and resolve defects.
• Work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure that quality requirements are met and to advocate for best practices in quality assurance.
• Identify, document, and prioritize software defects, collaborating with development teams to communicate issues and suggest solutions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in testing methodologies and processes to enhance overall software quality.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $85,000

General Description Of Benefits

Specific benefits details are not provided, but ECS generally offers a comprehensive benefits package to support its employees.

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years experience.
• Proficiency in establishing and maintaining quality control processes.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining quality levels throughout the software lifecycle.
• Strong ability to manage several complex tasks in a timely, effective manner.
• Demonstrated ability to be proactive, think independently, and work collaboratively with a multi-functional team.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative, results-driven environment.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Desired Skills

• Experience working with VA or other Federal agencies.
• Experience in Federal Healthcare consulting.
• Experience with test automation frameworks.
• Knowledge of Federal IT standards, including FISMA, FedRAMP, and Section 508 compliance.
• Experience using Jira for development lifecycle management.

About ECS

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values, and purpose. Every day, our 3300+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect, and defend the American People. ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.

Key skills/competency

• Software Testing
• Quality Assurance
• Test Plan Design
• Defect Management
• Functional Testing
• Regression Testing
• Performance Testing
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Jira
• Public Trust Clearance