QA Tester

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Summary

The QA Tester is responsible for designing, developing, and executing comprehensive test strategies for applications built on low-code/no-code and BPM platforms. This role involves performing functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing to ensure all solutions meet business requirements and quality standards. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience testing applications developed in 2 or more platforms like Power Apps, UiPath, Appian, Smartsheet, and Pega and is familiar with the Agile development lifecycle.

What You'll Do:

• Create and execute test plans: Develop detailed test strategies, test plans, and test cases based on business requirements, user stories, and technical specifications.
• Perform manual and automated testing: Execute manual test cases for new functionality and develop, maintain, and execute automated test scripts to support efficient regression testing across all platforms.
• Support specialized platform testing:
  • Power Apps: Test canvas and model-driven applications and Power Automate flows, potentially using Test Studio or other testing solutions.
  • UiPath: Validate robotic process automation (RPA) workflows to ensure accuracy and reliability. Conduct data-driven tests and test end-to-end process logic.
  • Appian: Coordinate and execute testing for Appian applications, including functional, performance, and user acceptance testing. Test the correct routing and handling of complex business processes.
  • Pega: Test Pega-based applications, including validation of case management workflows, user interfaces, and business rule implementations.
  • Identify and report defects: Log, track, and manage software defects and inconsistencies using bug-tracking tools (e.g., JIRA) throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with teams: Work closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners to provide test results, troubleshoot issues, and provide feedback on usability and functionality.
  • Support CI/CD integration: Assist in the integration of automated test scripts into CI/CD pipelines to enable continuous testing.
  • Contribute to process improvement: Participate in requirements review meetings and continuously work to improve the QA process and testing strategies.

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Information systems, business systems, management information systems, IT Management, or other IT degree and 8+ years of relevant experience (Engineering, math, and/or science degrees are acceptable substitute degrees)

Technical skills

• Platforms: Hands-on testing experience with applications built on at least two of the following: Microsoft Power Apps, UiPath, Appian, or Pega.
• Testing Tools:
• Test Management: Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Azure DevOps, or similar platforms for test case management and defect tracking.
• Test Automation: Experience with platform-specific test tools (e.g., Power Apps Test Engine, UiPath Test Suite, FitNesse for Appian) and common automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, Playwright).

Technical knowledge

• Experience with testing APIs.
• Proficiency in database testing using SQL queries to ensure data integrity.
• Methodologies: Strong understanding of testing methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and DevOps.

Soft skills

• Analytical Thinking: Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills to deconstruct complex business processes and identify edge cases.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to document defects and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to identify bugs and inconsistencies that others might miss.
• Problem-solving: A proactive and flexible approach to solving problems that arise during the testing process.
• Adaptability: Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and platform updates.

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Things to Know:

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

Salary Range

The proposed salary range for this role is $120,000.00 to $138,000.00 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Karsun considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Third Party Resumes: Karsun does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Karsun and Karsun will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Clearance Information

This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Location

To be considered for this role, you must reside in one of the following states: CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX, VA, WV.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Due to recent federal changes impacting visa programs, we are not currently considering candidates who require employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B).