Senior QA Tester

HonorVet Technologies. We're a Service Disable Veteran-Owned IT staffing firm, ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified, working with federal agencies, state governments, and Fortune 500 enterprise clients across the US. What makes us different isn't a tagline; it's the way we work. We don't forward resumes and hope for the best. We take the time to understand where a professional like you is headed and only reach out when we genuinely believe there's a fit worth exploring.

Job Title: Senior QA Tester
Location: Des Moines, IA, 50319
Duration: 9 Months with Possible Extension
Work Mode: Remote/Contract
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior QA Tester to support ongoing enhancements to applications used for monitoring and administering education grant programs, including Parts B and C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Current initiatives include the implementation of additional funding streams, a fiscal monitoring tool, and standalone form upload processes supporting budget and claims workflows.

The Senior QA Tester will perform primarily manual testing, along with automated testing where appropriate. The ideal candidate will have strong experience developing and executing test plans, validating business and technical requirements, performing API and database testing, and supporting defect triage throughout the software development lifecycle. The role requires close collaboration with business analysts, developers, project managers, and business stakeholders to ensure applications meet functional, usability, accessibility, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities
Perform functional, regression, user acceptance (UAT), usability, and accessibility testing. Develop, execute, and maintain manual test cases, test scripts, test plans, and test documentation. Create and maintain automated test scripts to support testing efforts where appropriate. Review business requirements and technical documentation to ensure comprehensive test coverage. Collaborate with business analysts to clarify requirements and develop test scenarios, including limited requirements gathering for test planning.

Perform API testing and web service validation to ensure system functionality and reliability. Execute SQL queries and validate database records to ensure data accuracy and system integrity. Document test results, identify defects, and provide recommendations for resolution. Participate in defect triage, troubleshooting, and production support activities. Work closely with development teams to validate application changes and support successful production deployments. Support projects ranging from minor enhancements to large-scale application initiatives.

Maintain and update user and system documentation as business processes evolve. Participate in business process improvement and application validation activities. Ensure applications comply with applicable accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.2 AA and Section 508 requirements. Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance (QA) and software testing. Strong knowledge of manual testing methodologies, processes, and best practices. Accessibility testing certification, such as CPACC, WAS, or an equivalent recognized credential.

Thorough understanding of accessibility principles and WCAG 2.2 AA standards. Experience creating, executing, and maintaining automated test scripts. Advanced proficiency in SQL queries and database validation. Strong experience with API testing and web service validation. Proven ability to develop test plans, test cases, and test documentation based on business and technical requirements. Ability to analyze requirements and translate them into comprehensive testing strategies. Experience tracking, documenting, and managing defects throughout the software development lifecycle.

Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards and government accessibility compliance requirements. Experience validating WCAG and Section 508 compliance in web applications. Familiarity with accessibility testing tools, techniques, and methodologies. Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, developers, project managers, and cross-functional IT teams. Experience working in Agile or similar collaborative software development environments.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting government applications or public-sector technology environments. Experience testing compliance-driven applications or grant management systems. Familiarity with fiscal monitoring, funding administration, budget management, and claims processing workflows. Experience validating complex business processes, data integrations, and document upload functionality.

Key Focus Areas
Manual and automated software testing
Accessibility compliance and certification
WCAG 2.2 AA and Section 508 standards
API testing and database validation using SQL
Test planning, test execution, and defect management
Agile software development and cross-functional collaboration
Government applications and compliance-driven systems
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