Join our federal client's remote team as a Mid-Level Software Tester. Collaborate with stakeholders to define, document, and execute tests for a complex Payroll software application. Ensure compliance with TSLC standards and federal, state, and local payroll laws. Minimum 2 years of manual and automated testing experience required.
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Job Title: Mid-Level Software Tester
Location: REMOTE
Salary/Payrate: $80K-$120K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment: 100% Remote
Term: Contract 12+ months with possible opportunity of conversion
Bachelor’s degree required: Yes / No
Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired
Job Description:
Our federal client is looking to hire 5 Mid-Level Software Testers on a 100% REMOTE basis. This is a long-term (12 months, renewable) contract paying an annual salary of $80K to $120K (dependent on experience) on a W2 basis with full benefits and PTO.
***Due to the required clearance with our government client, only US Citizens, Green Card and Green Card EAD holders may be considered. Clearance requires that the candidates have resided in the US for the past five years. The selected candidate cannot have left the country for longer than 90 consecutive days and no more than 180 cumulative days***
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List of tasks to be performed:
- Interact with Developers and other stakeholders to define, document, analyze, execute, and interpret system integration tests for a complex Payroll software application.
- Review user requirements documentation and develop test plans to verify requirements have been met
- Develop test data to be used in performing tests.
- Transform test plans into test scripts.
- Ensure proper execution of test scripts and documentation of test results in tracking systems.
- Analyze test results, document conclusions, and make recommendations that are fully supported by test results.
- Ensure testing procedures and results are in compliance with required client’s Technology Solution Life Cycle (TSLC) standards.
- Functional Testing. Verify that each feature of the software works as specified in the requirements. Key types of functional testing include:
- Smoke Testing: Quick, initial testing for critical functions.
- Regression Testing: Ensure new code changes haven't broken existing functionality.
- End-to-End (E2E) Testing: Validate complete system/user flows from start to finish.
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Knowledge with the following qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of software development cycle and testing methodologies.
- Proficient in running manual tests, and able to recognize when and how to incorporate automated testing processes to enhance efficiency and reduce expenses.
- Payroll domain knowledge.
- Understanding of payroll cycles, tax calculations, deductions, benefits, etc.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations.
- Payroll Calculations such as gross-to-net pay, benefits deductions, garnishments, bonuses.
- Payroll Cycle end-to-end processes such as new hire onboarding, timesheet and HR integration, payroll simulation, paycheck creation, termination/final pay processing.
- Retroactive calculations and back pay for salary revisions.
- Basic understanding of accounting related to payroll.
- Experience using AI-driven tools that automatically generate test scripts based on system requirements, user stories, or existing application behavior.
- Attention to Detail. Critical for identifying discrepancies in payroll calculations that could lead to financial penalties or legal issues
- Problem-Solving Skills. Ability to analyze issues and payroll anomalies, determine if a discrepancy is a system bug or input error, and work with developers to resolve them.
- Strong Communication Skills. Clear communication with developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.
- Time Management. Manage testing schedules to meet deadlines and payroll cycles.
- Successful candidates will ensure quality software solutions that meet the specified requirements and reduce the risk of errors and customer dissatisfaction.
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Working knowledge of one of more of the following qualifications:
- DevSecOps
- Agile Scrum
- VersionOne or equivalent Agile project management software
- Knowledge of and experience with SDLC practices
- PLSQL
- Payroll systems and processing
- AI/ML tools (CoPilot, WatsonX, ReDux, others) for code analysis, pattern recognition, or modernization support
- Mainframe knowledge a plus
Required Experience Level:
- A minimum of 2-5 years experience in technology or software development preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience manual and automated testing.
Educational Requirements:
- A degree from an accredited College/University in technology, software development and/or accounting/business is preferred.
- NOTE: If resource does not have a relevant college degree, an additional 2 years of relevant work experience is required.
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