Mid-Level Software Tester- 3625356
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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***
Description:
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.
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.
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.