Junior Tester

Quick Facts

• Work Policy: Remote
• Job Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $62,818 – $67,500
• Experience Level: Junior / Engineer 1
• Core Tech Stack: Visual Studio, C#, .NET, Git
• Clearance: Public Trust required

About 9th Way Insignia

9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business committed to delivering transformative technology solutions to government clients. Specializing in areas such as software development, cybersecurity, cloud modernization, and artificial intelligence, the company empowers federal agencies to achieve their complex missions safely and effectively.

About the Role

The team is currently seeking a Junior Tester to conduct manual testing for C#, Visual Studio, and .NET-based applications. In this role, you will support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Procurement Systems Management (PSM) under the electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) System Integration & Operational Support Services program. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative individual who is eager to learn software testing best practices and ensure high product quality within an Agile framework.

What You’ll Do

You will play an active role in safeguarding application quality by designing thorough test plans and working closely with cross-functional development teams.

• Conduct exploratory, functional, regression, and smoke testing to ensure accurate system behavior.
• Review project requirement documentation to develop precise acceptance criteria, test plans, and test cases.
• Identify coverage gaps in testing and requirements, offering actionable recommendations for process enhancement.
• Participate comprehensively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, story refinement, and defect triage meetings.
• Communicate testing risks, blockers, and overall progress clearly to project stakeholders.

What You’ll Need

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
• A foundational understanding of software QA methodologies and Agile principles.
• The aptitude and willingness to become proficient in testing .NET-based applications, C#, and Visual Studio.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control systems, specifically Git.
• Strong attention to detail, debugging skills, and the ability to author solid testing documentation.
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset combined with the ability to function independently when required.
• The ability to successfully obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust clearance (background investigation required).

Nice to Have

• Exposure to automated testing frameworks such as Selenium WebDriver, NUnit, or BDD frameworks.
• Familiarity with API testing utilizing libraries and tools like RestSharp or Postman.
• Experience utilizing performance testing tools like JMeter.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Basic Life A&D.
• Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid federal holidays.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Telehealth access, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Traveling Assistance.