Job#: 3020483 Job Description: Role: Software Tester
Location: Hybrid - 4 days/week onsite (Mon - Thursday) with Friday as a remote day.
Duration: Long-Term Contract
Job Description:
Employees in this role are responsible for defining and executing software testing strategies, developing and optimizing test procedures, and creating automation scripts. The position includes incident triage, defect reproduction and reporting, and thorough documentation of test cases and scenarios.
Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop Test Strategy & Standards Define and implement software testing strategies, guidelines, policies, and processes aligned with organizational vision, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.Apply Advanced Testing Concepts Establish advanced testing principles and methodologies to address highly complex technical and business challenges.Design & Execute Test Cases Plan, design, and execute repeatable test cases and automation scripts across a variety of software applications and systems.Use Test Management Tools Leverage test management platforms for planning, developing, executing, monitoring, and reporting on test activities.Incident Management Monitor, triage, and escalate software product incidents in accordance with the organization's incident management process.Root Cause Analysis Conduct and manage RCA for production incidents, implementing preventive actions through automated unit, integration, and regression tests.Continuous Optimization Continuously evaluate, refine, and automate testing methodologies, tools, and scripts to improve efficiency and quality. Required Skills- Test Cases: Ability to execute and document comprehensive test cases for broad user consumption.
- Software Testing: Experience performing software testing with and without predefined test cases.
- Regression Testing: Skilled in evaluating multiple areas of a system to validate stability after changes.
- Application Testing: Experience performing both positive and negative test scenarios across full application workflows.
- Test Planning: Ability to collaborate with teams to develop structured testing plans.
- Jira: Experience using Jira or similar tools for defect tracking and project management.
Required Experience- 2-4 years of IT experience, including at least 1 year in software testing.
Required Education Must Have- Technical Proficiency: Experience in software development, SQL querying, and QA testing/validation.
- Requirements Translation: Ability to convert customer needs into clear functional specifications, diagrams, and process models.
- Analytical Rigor: Strong capability to verify requirements for completeness, accuracy, and feasibility.
- Professional Drive: Self-directed with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Communication & Service: Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer-service-focused mindset.
Nice to Have- Familiarity with Planisware and cloud environments.
- Experience with software automation testing.
- Agile background (e.g., converting roadmaps into user stories).
- Skills in data analysis, data modeling, and dashboard visualization.
- Experience in business process improvement and identifying bottlenecks.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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