Manual Tester

We are seeking a skilled Functional Tester to join our team and contribute to the quality assurance efforts of our Integrated Eligibility systems. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in manual functional testing, test case design, and defect management, with a strong understanding of both public sector applications and modern software testing practices.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and execute detailed test cases based on business and system requirements.
• Perform defect tracking, prioritization, and coordinate resolutions with development and functional teams.
• Analyze test results and verify expected outcomes against design specifications.
• Write and execute SQL queries against Oracle databases to validate test scenarios.
• Document, track, and report defects using test management tools.
• Interpret business requirements to develop compelling and accurate test scenarios.
• Participate in testing activities across SDLC/STLC in both Waterfall and Agile environments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and ensure software quality throughout all phases of the project.
• Contribute to test planning and risk assessment processes.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 4–5 years of IT experience, with at least 1 year in hands-on software testing.
• Manual functional testing expertise with strong defect management skills.
• Experience with test case and defect management tools (e.g., Microsoft Test Manager, Client ALM, or Quality Center).
• Familiarity with SDLC and STLC in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle DB querying.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical thinking and solid problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with MTM, TFS, Soap UI, Visual Studio.
• Exposure to integrated eligibility systems (Medicaid, SNAP/TANF, Child Care).
• Understanding of citizen-facing and worker portal applications.
• Experience in data conversion projects involving legacy systems.
• Familiarity with various testing approaches, including white-box, black-box, interface testing, regression testing.
• Knowledge of Agile, RUP, Lean, or Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience creating automation scripts using VBScript, Selenium, or TFS Coded UI.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred