The Work: The Junior Quality Assurance Tester (Jr QA Tester) is responsible for working with Associate and Senior testers to assist in thorough and comprehensive test scripts 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.
Our core work hours are 9am - 5pm Eastern Time
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 (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), 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
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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 [email protected] 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.
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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 [email protected]. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$67,355.00 - $114,503.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Top Skills
What We Do
ICF is a leading global solutions and technology provider with approximately 9,000 employees in industries across the public and private sectors. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
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At ICF, we’ve built a culture rooted in expertise, innovation, and purpose—enabling us to build a more prosperous and resilient world for all. When our employees grow, our solutions thrive—regardless of your role, team, or location, you’ll have opportunities to make connections, build community, and take action to develop your career.
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