Software Tester

Job Description

**W2 only, NO C2C**

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This is a contract (hybrid) position located in Indianapolis, IN.

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This position is a blend of software manual and automated testing.

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We are seeking a software tester with manual and automated testing experience.

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Job Description

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Job Responsibilities

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• Strong skills in test planning and traceability for compliance and audit purposes.

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• Lead with curiosity to further requirements discussions and uncover test scenarios.

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• Review requirements and specifications to ensure testability.

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• Ability to identify critical business workflows and ensure they remain intact after changes.

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• Develop and maintain manual test cases based on functional requirements and acceptance criteria.

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• Execute manual tests and document results.

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• Log and track defects using appropriate tools.

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• Perform regression testing after bug fixes and new feature deployments.

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• Collaborate with developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to clarify requirements.

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• Participate in test planning and estimation.

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• Ensure quality standards are met before release.

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• Provide clear and detailed defect reports and communicate effectively with the team.

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• Contribute to continuous improvement of Agile and QA processes.

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Required Skills

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• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies (functional, regression, smoke).

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• Ability to create, execute, and maintain test cases and test plans.

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• Familiarity with bug tracking tools (Azure DevOps, Jira).

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• Strong knowledge of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

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• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

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• Excellent written and verbal communication for reporting defects and collaborating with teams.

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• Ability to ask 'Why' and 'What If' questions to enhance discussion and discovery.

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• Attention to detail and ability to identify edge cases.

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• Hands on experience with API testing (using tools like Postman is a plus).

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• Hands on experience with SQL and database queries.

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• Experience with large-scale regression suites.

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• Ability to prioritize test cases for high-risk areas.

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• Knowledge of impact analysis for upgrades and migrations.

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• Ability to coach others and create a testing mindset.

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• Ability to work in a team environment.

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• Ability to self-organize and prioritize tasks within multiple teams.

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Preferred Skills

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• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).

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• Understanding of server architecture (Windows).

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• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure).

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• Ability to validate configuration changes and deployment impacts.

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• Awareness of test automation frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright) – even if not hands-on yet.

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• Ability to learn and adapt to automation tools and scripting.

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• Strong analytical thinking for identifying automation opportunities.

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What you bring:

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Education

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• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.

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• Equivalent experience in QA/testing may be considered in lieu of formal education.

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Certifications (Preferred but not mandatory):

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• Any Agile or Scrum certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Tester).

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• ISTQB Foundation Level (preferred)

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Experience

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• 4+ years of experience

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