Manual Tester (State/Federal Government Experience Preferred) (Looking for only w2 candidate )

Job Title: Manual Tester (State/Federal Government Experience Preferred) (Looking for only w2 candidate )

Location : mechanicsburg,PA

Job Summary

We are looking for a detail-oriented Manual Tester with strong experience using Jira for test management and defect tracking. The ideal candidate will have prior State or Federal Government project experience, with a solid understanding of government processes, documentation standards, and compliance requirements. The Manual Tester will be responsible for creating and executing comprehensive test plans and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute detailed manual test cases, test scenarios, and test plans based on system requirements and government specifications.
• Log, track, and manage defects using Jira, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with development teams.
• Conduct functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Work closely with business analysts, developers, and government stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure thorough testing coverage.
• Perform end-to-end testing of government systems, applications, and workflows.
• Ensure compliance with state or federal guidelines, security, and accessibility standards (such as Section 508 if applicable).
• Prepare detailed test documentation and reports for audit and government project review.
• Support government user acceptance testing efforts and assist in issue resolution during deployment.
• Participate in Agile or Waterfall project methodologies, based on the government's framework.

Required Skills

• Strong manual testing experience in web-based and enterprise applications.
• Hands-on experience with Jira for test management, defect tracking, and sprint management.
• Proven experience working on State or Federal Government projects.
• Understanding of government reporting, documentation, and compliance processes.
• Experience in creating and maintaining test cases, test scripts, and traceability matrices.
• Familiarity with SQL for basic database validations.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Medicaid, Medicare, public health, or social service programs.
• Knowledge of Section 508 Accessibility standards and government security protocols.
• Familiarity with test case management tools (e.g., Zephyr, TestRail) integrated with Jira.
• Exposure to Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies.
• Basic understanding of automation concepts (even if the role is manual-focused).

Qualifications

• We are looking for a detail-oriented Manual Tester with strong experience using Jira for test management and defect tracking
• The ideal candidate will have prior State or Federal Government project experience, with a solid understanding of government processes, documentation standards, and compliance requirements
• Strong manual testing experience in web-based and enterprise applications
• Hands-on experience with Jira for test management, defect tracking, and sprint management
• Proven experience working on State or Federal Government projects
• Understanding of government reporting, documentation, and compliance processes
• Experience in creating and maintaining test cases, test scripts, and traceability matrices
• Familiarity with SQL for basic database validations
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
• Strong documentation and communication skills

Benefits

Responsibilities

• The Manual Tester will be responsible for creating and executing comprehensive test plans and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, compliant solutions
• Develop and execute detailed manual test cases, test scenarios, and test plans based on system requirements and government specifications
• Log, track, and manage defects using Jira, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication with development teams
• Conduct functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Work closely with business analysts, developers, and government stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure thorough testing coverage
• Perform end-to-end testing of government systems, applications, and workflows
• Ensure compliance with state or federal guidelines, security, and accessibility standards (such as Section 508 if applicable)
• Prepare detailed test documentation and reports for audit and government project review
• Support government user acceptance testing efforts and assist in issue resolution during deployment
• Participate in Agile or Waterfall project methodologies, based on the government's framework