Automation/Manual Tester _ VAL GY

<p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Overview</span></span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span><span>The </span><span>Automation/Manual Tester </span><span>will support </span><span>testing activities</span><span> for </span><span>the Department of Veteran Affairs </span><span>(VA) Lo</span><span>an</span><span> Guaranty Service (LGY)</span><span>. </span><span>This role will support both manual and automated testing efforts across ongoing sustainment</span><span>, </span><span>defects,</span><span> and incremental enhancements, working closely with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to ensure system quality, reliability, and compliance in a federal environment</span></span><span> </span></p> <p><br></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Key Functions</span></span></span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Execute manual test cases to<span> </span></span><span>validate</span><span><span> </span></span><span>functional</span><span>, regression, and integration requirements.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Design, develop, and<span> </span></span><span>maintain</span><span><span> </span>automated test scripts using VA-supported automation tools.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Participate in test planning, test case development, and test execution for new features and releases.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Validate data accuracy, business rules, and system behavior across integrated systems.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Identify</span><span>, document, and track defects using standard defect management tools.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Collaborate with developers and business stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issues.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Support system, integration, and user acceptance testing activities.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Maintain test documentation, test evidence, and<span> </span></span><span>execution</span><span><span> </span>results<span> </span></span><span>in accordance with</span><span><span> </span>federal audit and compliance standards.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Support troubleshooting and validation of production issues as needed.</span></span><span> </span><br></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><br></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Minimum Qualifications</span></span></span><span> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Education & Experience (must meet one of the following):</span></span></span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Bachelor’s degree + 3 years of software testing or quality assurance experience, OR</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Associate’s degree + 5 years of software testing or quality assurance experience, OR</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>High School Diploma/GED + 7 years of software testing or quality assurance experience.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Ability to obtain VA Public Trust Clearance.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><span> </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Testing Tools & Technologies</span></span></span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Experience with one or more of the following automation tools:</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Ruby</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Cucumber</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Java</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Selenium</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Experience with one or more of the following manual testing tools:</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>JIRA</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Postman</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>ServiceNow Workflows (SWL) or similar tools</span></span><span> </span><br></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><br></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Preferred Qualifications or Skills</span></span></span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Current VA Public Trust Clearance.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Experience with both manual and automated testing in enterprise applications.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Experience with API testing and validation.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Experience supporting Salesforce and/or<span> </span></span><span>AWS</span><span>–based systems.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Experience supporting federal government systems or compliance-driven environments.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Familiarity with Agile or iterative development methodologies.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Strong attention to detail and ability to clearly document defects and test results.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Proactive mindset – jumps in and<span> </span></span><span>connects the dots, fills gaps,</span><span><span> </span>and<span> </span></span><span>identifies</span><span><span> </span>and tackles work without being asked.</span></span><span> </span><br><br></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-weight: bold"><span><span>Position Details</span></span></span><span> </span></p> <ul> <li><span><span>Employment type: Full-Time, W2</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Location: 100% Remote (US-based)</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Hours:<span> </span></span><span>40 hours</span><span>/week with availability during core business hours of 8am-5pm ET</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Start date: ASAP</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li><span><span>Eligibility: Must be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance</span></span><span> </span></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p><span> </span></p>

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