Manual Tester (State/Federal Government Experience Preferred) (Looking for only w2 candidate )

We are looking for a detail-oriented Manual Tester with strong experience using Jira for test management and defect tracking. The ideal candidate will have prior State or Federal Government project experience, with a solid understanding of government processes, documentation standards, and compliance requirements. The Manual Tester will be responsible for creating and executing comprehensive test plans and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant solutions.

• Develop and execute detailed manual test cases, test scenarios, and test plans based on system requirements and government specifications.

• Log, track, and manage defects using Jira, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with development teams.

• Conduct functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

• Work closely with business analysts, developers, and government stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure thorough testing coverage.

• Perform end-to-end testing of government systems, applications, and workflows.

• Ensure compliance with state or federal guidelines, security, and accessibility standards (such as Section 508 if applicable).

• Prepare detailed test documentation and reports for audit and government project review.

• Support government user acceptance testing efforts and assist in issue resolution during deployment.

• Participate in Agile or Waterfall project methodologies, based on the government's framework.

• Strong manual testing experience in web-based and enterprise applications.

• Hands-on experience with Jira for test management, defect tracking, and sprint management.

• Proven experience working on State or Federal Government projects.

• Understanding of government reporting, documentation, and compliance processes.

• Experience in creating and maintaining test cases, test scripts, and traceability matrices.

• Familiarity with SQL for basic database validations.

• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.

• Strong documentation and communication skills.

• Experience with Medicaid, Medicare, public health, or social service programs.

• Knowledge of Section 508 Accessibility standards and government security protocols.

• Familiarity with test case management tools (e.g., Zephyr, TestRail) integrated with Jira.

• Exposure to Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies.

• Basic understanding of automation concepts (even if the role is manual-focused).