Functional Tester 1 - TS required to apply - Arlington VA with Security Clearance

Job Description Education: Bachelors Degree Responsibilities (Junior / 0-1 YOE) • Support the design and execution of functional test cases for Pega applications by following established testing guidelines and workflows. • Work closely with developers, business analysts, and senior QA team members to understand requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria. • Assist with validating system functionality against documented requirements to ensure expected behavior. • Help identify and document defects clearly, and collaborate with engineering teams to follow up on resolutions. • Participate in test planning activities by providing input on test scope and helping estimate testing effort under guidance. • Maintain and update test documentation such as regression test cases, test results, and testing checklists. • Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and support testing activities throughout each sprint. • Collaborate with cross functional teams to promote quality standards across the SDLC. • Review and analyze test results, raising potential risks or issues to senior QA team members for further evaluation.

Required Skills • 0-1 Years of Professional Experience • Exposure to or foundational understanding of Pega testing concepts or Pega functional testing tools (coursework, training, or internship experience acceptable). • Basic understanding of Quality Assurance principles such as test case creation, defect reporting, and regression testing. • Ability to read and interpret requirements or user stories and translate them into simple, clear test steps. • Familiarity with Agile ways of working (Scrum or Kanban) through coursework, internships, or previous roles. • Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to describe issues and testing outcomes clearly. • Experience with or knowledge of common test management or defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps). Bonus /

Preferred Qualifications • Pega certification (CSA, CSSA, or other entry level certifications). • Exposure to automated testing tools for Pega (e.g., PegaUnit, Selenium for Pega UI) through coursework or hands on learning. • Familiarity with Agile focused testing methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, hybrid environments). • Interest in or basic exposure to test automation or hybrid testing frameworks. • Awareness of CI/CD concepts and how testing fits into automated pipelines.