Role & seniority: Senior Manual Tester (6+ years total, 5+ years hands-on Web App testing)

Stack/tools

Database testing with strong SQL
Web service testing: REST/SOAP (JAX-WS/RS)
ALM (3+ yrs) and defect/test management: JIRA, JAMA (3+ yrs)
Linux: batch job validation
Methodology: Agile
Automation basics: UFT, Selenium, Playwright
Additional: STLC knowledge; familiarity with HHSC legacy data and applications; Human Service/Eligibility domain

Top 3 responsibilities

Design, execute, and maintain manual test cases; validate data flows and interfaces
Manage defects and test artifacts using ALM/JIRA/JAMA; track status and report progress
Validate batch processes in Linux and contribute to test strategy within an Agile team

Must-have skills

6+ years overall; 5+ years web app testing
Strong SQL skills for complex queries
REST/SOAP testing (2+ years) using JAX-WS/RS
ALM (3+ yrs) and defect/test management tools (JIRA/JAMA) (3+ yrs)
Linux batch job execution (3+ yrs)
Agile experience (3+ yrs)
Automation exposure (UFT, Selenium, Playwright)
Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving; self-motivated, independent, detail-oriented, team-player

Nice-to-haves

Experience with HHSC legacy data/databases/apps
3+ years QA experience in Human Service/Eligibility domains (e.g., SNAP, HEAP, PA, Child Care, Fair Hearings, Reports, Analytics, or Financial Management)
Ability to work independentl

Full Description

Required Skills

We are looking to hire a Manual Tester with 6+ years of work experience with at least 5+ years of hand-on experience with Web Application Testing. The tester will be working in a fast paced mission driven public sector project, providing them an opportunity to learn and enhance their skills. An eligible candidate must have the following skillsets

" Hands on Experience with Database testing with strong SQL knowledge in writing complex SQLs.

" Experience in testing REST and SOAP services using JAX-WS/RS a minimum of 2 years' experience.

" At least 3 years of Experience in writing test cases using ALM tool and need to possess good understanding of all ALM Modules

" At least 3 years of Experience using JIRA, JAMA or related JIRA plug-ins as the defect tracking and test management tools.

" At least 3 years of Experience running batch jobs in Linux to validate Interface files.

" At least 3 years of Experience with Agile methodology.

" Candidate must have some automation background, working on some of the automation tools like UFT, Selenium, PlayWright.

" Strong communication skills, both written and oral and ability to easily interact and make presentations to the team and clients.

" Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

" Candidate should be a self-motivated, independent, detail oriented and a team-player.

A strong candidate would also be able to demonstrate their competency in the below areas

" Knowledge of Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC) to test and ensure that quality standards are met.

" Experience with HHSC legacy data, databases and applications.

" More than three (3) years of experience in quality assurance of projects in the Human Service/Eligibility domain, such as SNAP, HEAP, PA, Child Care, Fair Hearings, Reports, Analytics, or Financial Management.

" Ability to effectively work independently or with others in a team environment.

" Ability to analyze systems, procedures, and problems and develop solutions.

" Ability to adapt to the face paced environment.

" Ability to support after hours when needed.