About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Role Overview

Functional Tester with Security Clearance — Entry-level QA role supporting Pega applications for Confidential Client in State Farm, VA. This role focuses on executing and documenting functional tests, reporting defects, participating in Agile ceremonies, and collaborating with developers and business analysts to help deliver high-quality software. Estimated pay: $102,777 per year (estimated).

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What You’ll Do

• Support the design and execution of functional test cases for Pega applications following established QA guidelines.
• Work closely with developers, business analysts, and senior QA team members to understand requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Validate system functionality against documented requirements and report deviations.
• Identify, document, and track defects; collaborate with engineering teams on resolution.
• Maintain and update test documentation (regression test cases, test results, checklists).
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives).
• Provide input on test scope and help estimate testing effort under guidance.
• Review and analyze test results; surface risks to senior QA team members.

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Minimum Qualifications

• 0–1 years professional experience in software testing, QA, or related internships/coursework.
• Exposure to or foundational understanding of Pega testing concepts or Pega functional testing tools (coursework, training, or internship experience acceptable).
• Basic understanding of QA principles: test case creation, defect reporting, and regression testing.
• Ability to interpret requirements or user stories and translate them into clear test steps.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) through coursework, internships, or prior roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with or knowledge of test management / defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
• Hold or be eligible to obtain any required security clearance for the role.

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Preferred / Bonus Qualifications

• Entry-level Pega certification (CSA, CSSA) or coursework toward certification.
• Exposure to automated testing tools for Pega (e.g., PegaUnit, Selenium for Pega UI).
• Familiarity with Agile-focused testing frameworks (Scrum, SAFe, hybrid).
• Basic exposure to test automation or hybrid testing frameworks and CI/CD concepts.

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Location & Work Authorization

• Location: State Farm, VA (on-site or as specified by the client).
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and hold or be eligible for any required security clearance. Confidential Client will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.

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Why Join Confidential Client (via Careertakes)

• Entry-level pathway into federal/enterprise IT testing with mentorship opportunities.
• Work on Pega-based solutions and gain practical QA and testing experience.
• Opportunity to learn test management tools and automation fundamentals.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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