Cleared Java Manual Tester

Clearance Active Secret or TS clearance is required for this position Location 2-3 days a week onsite in Washington D.C. Contract Long Term Contract Pay Rate:

$100K - $110K

Description Key Responsibilities: Perform comprehensive testing of current and future software applications and modules, ensuring high-quality delivery for our customers. Develop clear, thorough, and well‑structured test cases based on requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria, applying strong knowledge of software engineering principles. Execute functional, regression, and exploratory testing across multiple environments. Validate new features, enhancements, and defect fixes, and document results with precision and clarity. Log defects in Azure DevOps (ADO) with detailed reproduction steps, expected vs. actual outcomes, and supporting evidence. Collaborate closely with developers to drive timely resolution and maintain transparent communication. Take full ownership of assigned testing tasks, delivering high quality work with minimal supervision. Apply sound judgment and problem‑solving techniques to meet objectives while working under general direction. Participate actively in Agile ceremonies—including daily stand ups, sprint planning, backlog refinement, and retrospectives—while collaborating with team members in an Azure DevOps environment. Analyze customer needs, quickly learn new tools and technologies, and contribute to effective solutions both independently and within a cross‑functional team. Prepare and deliver demonstrations of newly implemented functionality to customers or stakeholders, clearly articulating changes, expected behavior, and business value while confidently addressing questions. Required Skills Proven ability to quickly understand and work with complex software systems, technical workflows, and application architectures. Strong background in structured software testing methodologies, with hands‑on experience creating, executing, and documenting detailed test procedures. Proficiency with test management and defect tracking tools, particularly Azure DevOps (ADO), for organizing test cases, tracking progress, and reporting defects. Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree and ten (10) years of relevant experience; master’s and five (5) years of relevant experience. Clearance Active Secret or TS clearance is required for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Insight Global