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Automation Tester
Mindlance
Reston · On-site Contract Mid Level $65 – $70/hr 1mo ago
About the role
Core Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute manual test cases based on functional requirements and user stories
- Perform functional, regression, integration, and system testing
- Identify, document, and track bugs using tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, or Bugzilla
- Collaborate with developers, product managers, and QA teams to ensure quality deliverables
- Review requirements and provide testability feedback early in the SDLC
- Participate in test planning, test case reviews, and defect triage meetings
- Validate fixes and perform re-testing and regression cycles
- Maintain clear and organized test documentation and reports
Required Skills
- Strong understanding of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) and SDLC
- Hands-on experience in writing test cases, test scenarios, and test plans
- Familiarity with defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira)
- Good knowledge of functional and non-functional testing
- Understanding of API testing basics (Postman is a plus)
- Experience testing web and/or mobile applications
- Ability to analyze requirements and identify edge cases
- Basic knowledge of SQL for data validation
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments
- Exposure to automation tools (Selenium, Cypress, etc.) is a plus
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines is a bonus
- ISTQB certification (optional but preferred)
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
- Typically 2–5 years of experience in manual testing (adjust based on level)
EEO: Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.
Skills
API testingJiraSQL
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