Functional Tester

About Apexon

Apexon is a digital first technology services firm specializing in accelerating business transformation and delivering human centric digital experiences. We have been meeting customers wherever they are in the digital lifecycle and helping them outperform their competition through speed and innovation.

Apexon brings together distinct core competencies in AI, analytics, app development, cloud, commerce, CX, data, DevOps, IoT, mobile, quality engineering, and UX, along with deep expertise in BFSI, healthcare, and life sciences, helping businesses capitalize on the unlimited opportunities digital offers.

Our reputation is built on a comprehensive suite of engineering services, a dedication to solving clients' toughest technology problems, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management and Everstone Capital, Apexon has a global presence across four continents.

We enable #HumanFirstDIGITAL

We are hiring for a Functional Tester opportunity.

Role: Functional Tester

Location: Des Moines, IA 50309

Position: 1

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Functional Tester with strong hands on experience testing Health and Human Services (HHS) systems, with a focus on Integrated Eligibility (IE) rules testing across public assistance programs, including Cash Assistance (TANF) and Food Assistance (SNAP).

The ideal candidate will have experience testing benefits issuance and eligibility determinations, reviewing functional specifications and system requirements, executing testing across multiple phases, validating batch processes and interfaces, and working with Azure DevOps for test management and defect tracking.

Required Skills

• Hands on experience testing Health and Human Services (HHS) systems, with a strong focus on Integrated Eligibility (IE) rules testing across public assistance programs, including Cash Assistance (TANF) and Food Assistance (SNAP)

• Experience testing benefits issuance and eligibility determinations

• Demonstrated ability to review and interpret functional specifications, system requirements, and other design documentation

• Proficiency across testing phases, including test planning, execution, and closure

• Experience with multiple testing types, including integration testing, system testing, and user acceptance testing

• Demonstrated experience testing batch processes, including benefit issuance, interfaces, flat files, SOAP UI, data conversion, reports, notices, and security roles

• Hands on experience with Azure DevOps for test case creation, test execution, defect creation, and requirement traceability

Preferred Skills

• Ability to write and modify SQL queries to support test scenarios and database validation

• Knowledge of back end validations

• Experience comparing data between legacy and modernized systems

Key Responsibilities

• Work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment

• Prioritize testing activities effectively to complete tasks on time and with high quality

• Validate front end and back end testing scenarios

• Validate nightly, weekly, and monthly batch processes, including file creation

• Validate benefit calculations, issuance schedules, payment methods and outputs, and eligibility outcomes

• Coordinate interface testing for inbound and outbound integrations involving eligibility data exchanges with external interfaces and downstream benefits issuances

• Create and execute functional, integration, system, and user acceptance test cases

• Document defects and track them through resolution using Azure DevOps

• Perform database validation and support test scenarios using SQL queries

• Review functional specifications, system requirements, and design documentation to develop comprehensive test scenarios

Expected Deliverables

• Test Cases

• Test Execution and Validation Results

Education Requirement

? Relevant education in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field is preferred.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

Did you know that Apexon has been Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture, in each of the four regions in which it operates: USA for the seventh time in 2026, India for the tenth consecutive time in 2026, the UK for the fourth time in 2026, and Mexico for the second time in 2026. Apexon is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and promoting diversity in the workplace. We take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals. Apexon strictly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to gender, race, color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. You can read about our Job Applicant Privacy policy here: Job Applicant Privacy Policy on apexon.com.

Our Commitment to Environment

Actively contribute to Apexon's commitment to environmental responsibility by following sustainable practices and supporting ESG initiatives.

Our Perks and Benefits

Our benefits and rewards program has been thoughtfully designed to recognize your skills and contributions, elevate your learning experience, and provide care and support for you and your loved ones.

We also offer:

• Health Insurance with Dental & Vision

• 401K Plan

• Life Insurance, STD & LTD

• Paid Vacations & Holidays

• Continuous Skill Based Development and Career Advancement Opportunities