Functional Tester with State project Exp

Role: Functional Tester Location: Mechanicsburg, PA _ Onsite State Experience is a must Duration: Full-time with Apexon Required Skills : Functional Testing, Testing Tools and Methodology, Experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Test management skills Preferred Skills Functional testing, testing tools and methodology, and experience in Agile and Waterfall methodologies. Test management skills REQUIRED SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES : Candidate must have at least 2-3 years of IT experience, of which the last 1 year is focused on end-to-end software testing, including creating and executing test scenarios, analyzing, and documenting software defects based on stated requirements and design specifications. Knowledge of the public sector, specifically state government programs and applications. Good understanding of interpreting business requirements, system design, and creating compelling test scenarios Proficiency in at least one test case management and defect management tool. E.g., Microsoft Test Manager (MTM), HP Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Quality Center (QC) End-to-end solid knowledge of SDLC (software development lifecycle) and STLC (software testing lifecycle) in waterfall as well as agile methodology Must be able to create SQL queries against an Oracle database when necessary to verify business scenarios have been met. Experience with data conversion environment involving legacy systems to the modern technology platform. Analyze test results against functional design and expected results. Manage defect creation, tracking, prioritization, and coordinate resolution with the development team and functional leads. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment Ability to balance multiple task assignments Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with the ability to exercise mature judgment PREFERRED SKILLS: Understanding of integrated eligibility worker portal and citizen-facing applications is a plus. Preference will be given to those familiar with government-integrated eligibility systems (Medicaid, SNAP/TANF, or Child Care). Testing Techniques - Understand the various approaches used in testing, including white-box, black-box, interface testing, coverage testing, and regression testing. Experience with methodologies including, but not limited to, Agile, RUP, Lean, or Waterfall A bachelors degree in a relevant field Experience in creating and executing automation scripts using VBScript and tools such as TFS Coded UI, Selenium, or Microsoft Test Manager