
Software Tester
MANTECH • Herndon, Virginia, United States
Role & seniority: Software Tester, mid-to-senior level (5+ years)
Stack/tools: Software testing (manual and automated); Selenium or other automation tools preferred; Linux and Windows environments; experience testing COTS/GOTS software
Top 3 responsibilities
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Execute manual and automated testing; create test cases for new features; perform regression testing
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Validate application functionality for cybersecurity compliance and threat protection; document failed tests with clear screenshots and descriptions
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Collaborate with developers to reproduce, triage, and verify bug fixes; act as central point of contact for testing activities
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Must-have skills: 5+ years software testing experience; proven capability testing/debugging COTS/GOTS software; detail-oriented with strong analytical/problem-solving; ability to adapt to changing priorities; capable of both individual and collaborative work
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Nice-to-haves: Experience with Selenium or other automation tooling; experience testing in Linux and Windows environments
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Location & work type: Herndon, VA; on-site (physical requirement exists); active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required
Full Description
MANTECH is seeking a Software Tester in Herndon, VA. Join a high performing team of Software Developers, DevOps Engineers and Data Engineers delivering automation and big data analytics for the Intelligence community. The Software Tester will conduct testing and quality assurance as part of an elite team that builds applications, automates processes within the operational environment, and enables the customer to be able to measure system security and compliance levels.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Execute all aspects of software testing (manual or automated) Test application functionality that our customers use to demonstrate cybersecurity compliance and protection from threats Enhance the software testing capabilities for our customer’s GOTS applications Act as a central point of contact, with responsibility for software testing activities Learn the applications and create test cases for each new additional feature and function of the applications Perform regression testing to ensure the integrity of the product Include clear screenshots/graphics and descriptions of failed tests in the test documentation Understand the user experience with the applications by attending user forums to hear the issues that users are having with the applications or processes supporting them Collaborate with developers to resolve identified bugs or defects and verify fixes
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in software testing Experience in testing and debugging COTS/GOTS software Detail oriented with strong analytical or problem-solving skills; ability to identify edge cases Experience with adapting to changing priorities Experience successfully performing as an individual contributor and collaborating within a team
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Selenium or other testing automation tools for efficiency Experience testing in Linux and Windows environments
Clearance Required
Active/Current TS/SCI with polygraph
Physical Requirements
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%