Manual Software Tester - Clearance Required

Cydecor is a premier Federal Government solutions provider, delivering differentiated innovations in mission systems and business platforms.  We leverage leading-edge secure systems and software development, backed by industry-leading subject matter expertise, and business intelligence to enable decision-support and remain ahead of ever-evolving national security challenges.  Our success rests squarely on three bedrock principles: People, our center of gravity; Mission, what inspires us; and an unyielding commitment to Excellence, what separates us.

Job Description: 

We are seeking a self-motivatedManual Software Tester Mid-Level in Northern VA to work with Cydecor’s MEAD Infrastructure Team.  You will work both remotely and on the customer site with other testers and software developers as part of an agile team, to create and test against Acceptance Criteria in user stories. NOTE: Due to the nature of the role and on-site requirements, applicants must possess a currentTop-Secret clearanceto be considered. 

Roles and Responsibilities: 

• Execute UI testing for web-based applications across supported multiple browsers and environments.
• Validate data integrity, ensuring data is consistent and synchronized across two integrated applications.
• Verify data display, field validation, error handling, and user feedback messages.
• Validate UI functionality against user stories, designs, and user workflows.
• Analyze, create, execute, and maintain UI test cases and document results clearly with minimum guidance.
• Communicate testing results and document defects including re-test fixes and regression testing.
• Participate in Agile Ceremonies (scrum, planning, retrospectives, etc.).
• Perform different test cycles (smoke, functional, regression, integration) across multiple environments.
• Apply critical thinking and explore edge cases beyond documented test steps.

Requirements: 

• 5+ years of experience in manual testing. 
• Must have an active TS security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Proven experience developing test cases.
• Experience testing web-based user interfaces and performing test cycles.
• Experience validating data integrity between two applications that communicate with each other.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow test cases.

Preferred But Not Required: 

• Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Active TS/SCI and/or polygraph.
• Experience in using test management tools and GitLab.
• Experience with automated testing.

Security Clearance:

• DoD Top Secret (TS/SCI with Poly highly preferred).

Education:

•  Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Work Schedule:

• M-F, Hybrid

Compensation and Benefits:
The projected compensation range for this position is $125,000-165,000. There are numerous factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the role, work location, education/certifications, and a contract's Labor Categories.

Cydecor offers a comprehensive compensation package including Health and Dental Insurance, Vision and Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, 401(K) + company match, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Company Holidays, Tuition and Professional Development Assistance and more. 

What We Believe 
We have an unwavering commitment to diversity with the aim that every one of our people has a full sense of belonging within our organization. As a business imperative, every person at Cydecor has the responsibility to create and sustain an inclusive environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Cydecor is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (EEO/AA). All employment and hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, ethnic origin, disability, age, sex, gender identity & expression, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and/or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site because of your disability. You can request assistance by contacting HR@cydecor.com or calling 703-884-2105. 

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