QA /Quality Assurance Tester

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent

Skills

Data Validation
API QA
Accessibility
Apache JMeter
Application Development
Collaboration
SOAP
Microsoft Excel
Performance Testing
Quality Assurance
Regression Analysis
Extraction
Software Development
JIRA
JSON
PDF
SQL
Information Technology
Software Quality Assurance
Web Applications
Web Testing
Zephyr

Job Details

About Beacon Systems, Inc

Beacon Systems, Inc, delivers Program Management, Science, Engineering, and Technology Solutions to Federal, Commercial State, and Local Agencies. We are a subsidiary of Radiant Digital Services. We have a vast portfolio of clients across the country. Our Technology support to many DoD Agencies, NASA, Voice of America, FDA, and State Agencies such as State of FL, RI, MS, ND, VA, and WV extends our delivery of solutions worldwide.

Position: QA /Quality Assurance Tester

Duration: 12 - Months Approx.

Location : Austin- TX (Hybrid)

Project Overview:

  • Seeks a Software Quality Assurance (QA) Tester to support the Information Technology Statewide Education Data System (IT-SEDS) team. This role focuses on ensuring the quality and reliability of web-based applications and data-driven reports supporting multiple education-related applications.
  • The selected candidate will work with the Multi-Apps development team and the QA group, supporting key applications and the implementation of all TEA apps/projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze user requirements, functional specifications, and design documents to develop comprehensive test cases.
  • Execute automated and manual functional, regression, and performance test cases for:
  • Web-based applications (HTML)
  • Reports (PDF, Excel)
  • Document issues and test outcomes clearly and thoroughly.
  • Perform advanced SQL queries for data validation, extraction, and manipulation.
  • Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to understand and validate functionality.
  • Execute performance and accessibility testing using industry-standard tools.
  • Conduct API testing and data validation processes.
  • Create test documentation including testing summaries, issue logs, and traceability matrices.

Candidate Skills and Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

Years

Required/Preferred

Experience

8

Required

Testing complex Web Applications

8

Required

Testing all phases of Software Development Life Cycle

5

Required

Advanced Database/SQL Language

3

Required

API, JSON, XML

2

Required

Experience with WAPT Pro, Jmeter, or other performance testing tools

5

Preferred

Experience testing reports

3

Preferred

Experience in API testing (SOAP and REST)

2

Preferred

Previous experience with Zephyr Scale preferred

2

Preferred

Previous experience with JIRA preferred

Compensation

Compensation for roles at Beacon Systems Inc depending on a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by applicable law, BeaconGov provides reasonable range of compensation for this role.

EEO Statement

Beacon Systems is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our commitment to being an equal-opportunity employer extends across all aspects of employment, from recruitment and hiring to promotions and benefits. We firmly believe in treating all employees and applicants fairly, based on their qualifications, skills, and performance.

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About Beacon Systems, Inc