Junior Functional Tester
Description & Requirements We are seeking Junior Functional Testers to join our team supporting our Internal Revenue Service (IRS) client. The Junior 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. Location of work is remote in US. Position is contingent on contract award. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Work with Team Lead/Manager to develop test plans. - Write and implement manual and automated QA test plans using technical requirements or design specifications and produce automated test cases . - Execute and document test activities. - Conduct detailed analysis of test results found through both manual and automated testing. - Investigate and propose methods and standards for continuous process improvement. Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study and 0-3 years of relevant professional experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. - At least 2 years of relevant software testing experience required - Working experience with developing automation test scripts. - 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 with SQL scripting, experience with Soap UI, JMeter; working experience with performance 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. 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. Skills: Analysis Skills, Apache JMeter, Background Investigation, Business Processes, Change Requests/Orders, Contract Requirements, Detail Oriented, Federal Tax, Functional Testing, IRS (Internal Revenue Service), Legal, Performance Testing, Process Analysis, Process Improvement, Requirements Management, Risk, SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), SQL (Structured Query Language), Scripting (Scripting Languages), Software Testing, Stress Testing, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Automation, Test Case, Test Plan/Schedule, Test Scenario, Test Scripts, Testing, United States Citizen, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX) About the Company: Maximus MAXIMUS provides business services to help governments operate health and human services programs, mostly at the state and national levels. The company's health services segment offers outsourced program management and administrative services, Company Size: 5,000 to 9,999 employees Industry: Healthcare Services Founded: 0 Website: https://www.maximus.com/ Apply Job!