Associate QA Tester (Corporate - Remote)

GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation's top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk.

As an Associate QA Tester, you will be responsible for writing, executing, and maintaining test cases to validate functionality, performance, and security compliance of our products. This role requires 1-2 years of experience in software testing, with an emphasis on test case creation and execution. You will collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and process analysts to ensure high-quality releases.

Responsibilities

• Write, review, and execute manual test cases based on product requirements, design specifications, and process documentation.
• Report, track, and verify software defects using our issue tracking system (i.e. Jira)
• Participate in QA planning sessions and release reviews
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand features, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Ensure testing activities align with internal QA standards and processes.
• Provide feedback on usability, performance, and potential security concerns in tested COTS applications.
• Assist in the review and development of process documentation, via Lucid chart, that supports test case creation and product understanding.
• Contribute to test documentation and test summary reports.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience writing and executing software test cases.
• Solid understanding of QA methodologies, test cycles, and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Ability to analyze requirements, design documentation, and process documents to derive comprehensive test cases.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools and test case management tools.

Travel Requirements:

• Approximately 10% out-of-town travel to regional offices and/or data centers
• Work remotely or at the regional office when not traveling

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work
• Substantial movement of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day
• Required to have close visual acuity to view computer terminal and/or extensive reading for a minimum of 8 hours a day

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Why GuidePoint?

GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately-held value added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers.

Firmly-defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company's success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.

This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.

Some added perks....

• Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family) and GPS will contribute in one lump sum: ($500 per EE annually / $1000 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
• Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
• 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
• Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
• Pet Benefit Option

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