Quality Assurance Tester- Junior (Remote)

Description The Junior Quality Assurance Tester (Jr QA Tester) is responsible for working with Associate and Senior testers to assist in thorough and comprehensive test script creation to ensure the highest standards of quality are met on every user story. The Junior QA tester will work with Associate and Senior testers to create test scripts, provide detailed testing results, and work with the development team to explain results. The Junior QA tester must have familiarity with agile methodologies and time management to ensure testing completion within each sprint. This position will be working directly with stakeholders and the technical team, and must be able to communicate effectively via phone, web conferencing, and MS Teams. The Junior QA tester must work with Associate and Senior QAs to follow process and provide detailed pass/fail documentation for all work products, must be able to navigate the application, and must ensure understanding of end state functionality prior to work entering a sprint. Job Location This position is remote within the United States and requires that the job be performed in the United States. If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and also prohibits personal VPN connections. Core Work Hours Core work hours are 9am - 5pm Eastern Time. The Work Responsibilities include assisting Associate and Senior QAs in test script creation, documenting testing results, eventually taking ownership of authoring UAT scripts, participating in UAT preparation and troubleshooting, collaborating with the development team and clients to understand functionality, and ensuring solutions meet client needs with the highest quality. The role also involves testing integrations and working within an agile framework with various team members. What You Will Do Assist Associate QAs with test scripts creation to accurately evaluate all functional criteria Work with Associate and Senior QAs to provide detailed documentation of testing results for all stories and features Assist in and eventually take ownership of authoring UAT scripts Participate in UAT preparation and troubleshooting Work closely with development team and clients to understand functionality, communicate testing results, and at times demo functionality to users Work an agile framework, collaborating with other quality assurance testers, business analysts, developers, training team, and product owner to ensure solutions meet client needs with the highest quality Test integrations Work with Associate and Senior QAs to assist as needed What You Will Bring With You US Citizenship is required (required by the federal government for this position) Active Public Trust Clearance (any agency) Must be able to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance MUST RESIDE IN THE United States and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States, as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply 2+ Years experience in quality assurance testing 1+ years experience reviewing and analyzing data and documentation related to system quality 1+ years experience authoring test scripts 1+ years experience testing all product backlog items (stories and tasks) and providing pass/fail documentation for each product backlog item 1+ years experience working in an agile environment What We Would Like You To Bring With You Active DHS or DoW Public Trust clearance Strong experience working in an agile environment Skilled at analyzing existing system documentation to summarize existing system functionality as it relates to the project Experience working across multiple projects Experience with ServiceNow CSM, ITSM, and App Engine Has an active CSA 1+ Experience creating test scripts for UAT Experience testing telephonic systems Professional Skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Proactive and highly communicative Good understanding of basic system technologies as they relate to the project deliverables Experience working in a fast-paced environment Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future. We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. Candidate AI Usage Policy At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed. Pay Range $67,355.00 - $114,503.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99) J-18808-Ljbffr