Quality Assurance Tester 1 - TS clearance required to apply - Wa with Security Clearance
The Quality Assurance Tester 1 role involves supporting the design and execution of functional test cases for Pega applications, collaborating closely with developers and business analysts to validate system functionality. This entry-level position emphasizes defect identification, test documentation, and participation in Agile ceremonies to ensure quality standards throughout the software development lifecycle.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Quality Assurance Tester to join their IT team. This role focuses on functional testing of Pega-based applications and ensuring delivered software meets documented requirements.
- Support the design and execution of functional test cases for Pega applications following established testing guidelines.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and senior QA team members to review requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
- Validate system functionality against requirements and document test results.
- Identify, document, and track defects; work with engineering teams on resolution verification.
- Maintain and update test documentation (regression test cases, test results, checklists).
- Participate in Agile ceremonies (daily standups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and support testing across sprints.
- Raise potential risks or issues to senior QA staff and contribute to test planning and effort estimates under guidance.
- Promote quality best practices across the software development lifecycle.
What We’re Looking For
Minimum requirements to be considered:
- 0–1 years of professional experience in software quality assurance, testing coursework, internships, or related experience.
- Exposure to or foundational understanding of Pega testing concepts or Pega functional testing tools (coursework, training, or internship experience acceptable).
- Basic knowledge of QA principles: test case creation, defect reporting, and regression testing.
- Ability to read and interpret requirements/user stories and translate them into clear test steps.
- Familiarity with Agile (Scrum or Kanban) from coursework, internships, or prior roles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; clear documentation of issues and outcomes.
- Experience with or knowledge of common test management/defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps).
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Pega entry-level certification (CSA, CSSA) or coursework.
- Exposure to automated testing tools for Pega (PegaUnit, Selenium for Pega UI) through coursework or hands-on learning.
- Interest in test automation or hybrid testing frameworks.
- Awareness of CI/CD concepts and how testing integrates with automated pipelines.
- Familiarity with Agile-focused testing methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, hybrid environments).
Location & Clearance
- Location: Crystal, VA (on-site or client-determined work arrangement).
- Clearance: TS (Top Secret) clearance required to apply. Only candidates who either hold or can obtain the required clearance will be considered.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred (or equivalent relevant coursework/experience).
Compensation & Employment Type
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Estimated pay (from source posting): $84,433 per year (estimated)
- Benefits and additional compensation details will be provided by the Confidential Client during the interview process.
Why Apply via Careertakes
- Careertakes is a third-party recruiter working with Confidential Client to match qualified candidates.
- Applicants may gain access to other matching opportunities on the Careertakes platform.
- We use fair, consistent screening practices to surface the best-qualified applicants for the client.
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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