We are seeking an experienced Functional and Automation Tester with prior US State Government project experience. The ideal candidate should be based in Nashville or located within the Central Time Zone. This role requires strong functional testing capabilities along with hands on Selenium automation experience leveraging AI tools such as Copilot or Cursor AI.
Role Title: Functional and Automation Tester
Location: Remote
Duration: 6 Months Contract to Hire
Submission Deadline: February 19
Key Requirements
Prior experience working on US State Government projects
Local to Nashville preferred or located in Central Time Zone
Minimum 4 years of experience as a Software Tester or similar role
Strong understanding of Agile, Hybrid Agile, and Waterfall methodologies
Experience with test management tools such as JIRA and JAMA
Strong analytical, problem solving, and critical thinking skills
Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
Technical Skills
Analyze design documents, user stories, use cases, and requirements
Create detailed and traceable test scripts
Perform System, Integration, and Regression testing
Execute tests, capture evidence, and log defects
Design and execute API test scripts using Postman
Write SQL queries for database validation
Defect tracking and lifecycle management
Perform peer reviews of test scripts and defects
Apply QA and QE principles across Agile and Waterfall lifecycles
Automation scripting using Selenium
Generate and execute Selenium scripts using Copilot or Cursor AI
Expected Deliverables
Manual test script creation
Manual test execution
Selenium automation script development
Selenium script execution
Defect identification, documentation, and retesting