McLean, Virginia, United States Remote (Country) Full-time

Aretum is hiring a Quality Assurance Tester

About the Role

Aretum is hiring a Quality Assurance Tester to ensure the highest quality standards for software products across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. You will be part of a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate application functionality.
  • Conduct thorough testing of software applications, including functional, regression, integration, and performance testing.
  • Identify, document, and track defects and issues found during testing.
  • Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders to ensure a high level of quality.
  • Provide timely and accurate status updates on testing progress and any issues encountered.
  • Participate in meetings and discussions to provide input and feedback on application testing.

What We're Looking For

  • Active Secret Security clearance.
  • CompTIA Security+ certification or IAT-II equivalent.
  • 5+ years of experience in software application testing, preferably in a government contracting environment.
  • 5+ years of experience in .NET platform development and/or testing.
  • Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Experience with test planning, test case creation, and test execution.
  • Understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC) and agile and scrum methodologies.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze complex systems.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with automated testing tools.
  • Basic knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, JavaScript).
  • Familiarity with bug tracking systems (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).

Technical Stack

  • .NET
  • Java
  • Python
  • JavaScript

Benefits & Compensation

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Plan (401k)
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
  • Short Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Training & Development

Work Mode

This is a remote position for candidates located in the United States.

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all, adhering to merit-based hiring practices.

Required Skills
.NETJavaPythonJavaScriptTest AutomationManual TestingTest PlansDefect TrackingAgile/ScrumAPI TestingPerformance TestingSecurity TestingSQLTest Management Tools
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Aretum

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Their teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges.

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Category qa_testing
Posted 4 months ago