Job Title: Functional Tester (Software Engineer)

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Functional Tester (Software Engineer) with strong experience in functional testing, enterprise application environments, test case development, test execution, defect management, and UAT support.

The ideal candidate should have experience testing large-scale enterprise applications, preferably in public sector or government benefit systems, along with knowledge of API testing, batch processing, cloud/SaaS applications, and test automation tools.

Validation that system functionality aligns with documented business, functional, and
technical requirements. Activities will include but are not limited to: Test strategy and
test plan development, Test scenario and test case design, Test data preparation,
Functional test execution, Defect identification and lifecycle management, Regression
testing, User acceptance test support, Validation of batch processing, integrations, and
data transformations

Mandatory Qualifications (Required)

1. Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering or IT systems development.

2. Minimum 5 years of experience performing functional testing.

3. Minimum 3 years of experience analyzing business requirements and developing test cases and test data.

4. Minimum 3 years of experience executing test cases, documenting test results, and managing defects through closure using test management tools.

5. Minimum 3 years of experience working in Agile, Hybrid, or Waterfall environments.

Desirable Qualifications (Preferred)

1. Minimum 7 years of cumulative experience supporting enterprise application environments.

2. Minimum 1 year of experience testing cloud/SaaS applications.

3. Minimum 2 years of experience testing large-scale enterprise benefit or public sector systems, such as:

   • Unemployment Insurance (UI)

   • Disability Insurance (DI)

4. Minimum 3 years of experience validating APIs and batch processing workflows.

5. Minimum 3 years of experience supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities.

6. Minimum 3 years of experience using test automation tools.

7. Possession of one or more of the following certifications:

   • ISTQB Foundation Level 1

   • Certified Agile Tester

8. Possession of a Master's degree in Business Administration, IT, or Engineering.

   • Alternatively, candidates with at least 9 years of cumulative experience supporting enterprise application environments may qualify in lieu of a Master's degree.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

• Master's degree is desirable and carries additional evaluation points.

Required Skills

• Functional Testing

• Software Quality Assurance (QA)

• Test Case Development

• Test Data Preparation

• Test Execution and Validation

• Defect Tracking and Management

• Test Management Tools

• Agile / Waterfall Methodologies

• API Testing

• Batch Processing Validation

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Test Automation

• Enterprise Application Testing

• Cloud / SaaS Application Testing