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Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com/.\nApplication password: Niner\nTeam (Project) Introduction \n9th Way Insignia is seeking a Junior Tester for manual testing of C#, Visual Studio, and .NET-based applications in support of the to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Procurement Systems Management (PSM) under the electronic Contract Management System (eCMS) System Integration & Operational Support Services (SI/OSS) program. The candidate will be capable of participating in exploratory and functional manual testing. This role requires technical knowledge, problem solving skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams. 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The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with a passion for improving product quality, capable of learning and executing best practices and testing methodologies.\nProfessional Level Information: \nEngineer 1\nResponsibilities: \nManual Testing\nPerform functional, regression, exploratory, and smoke testing to validate system behavior.\nReview requirement documentation and develop clear test plans, test cases, and acceptance criteria.\nIdentify gaps in requirements and test coverage; provide recommendations for improvement.\nCollaboration and Leadership\nWork within Agile/Scrum teams to ensure high-quality product releases.\nParticipate in sprint planning, story refinement, and defect triage meetings.\nCommunicate test progress and risks to stakeholders.\nRequirements: \nBachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science or a technical field.\nKnowledge of software testing with ability to become proficient in Visual Studio, C#, and .NET-based applications\nKnowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.\nUnderstanding of QA methodologies and Agile principles.\nAbility to perform manual testing with attention to detail and solid documentation skills.\nAbility to develop problem solving and debugging skills.\nAbility to work independently.\nCollaborative mindset with a passion for improving product quality.\nAbility to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.\nPreferred/Desired: \nUnderstanding of API testing using tools like Postman, RestSharp, or similar libraries.\nPerformance testing experience (JMeter, or similar).\nExposure to automation tools such as: Selenium WebDriver\nBDD frameworks\nNUnit \n\nSalary Range\n$62,818—$67,500 USD\n9th Way Insignia’s range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.\nClearance/Background Investigation\nApplicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.\nBenefits\nEligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.\nLegal\nWe’re an equal employment opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - no matter their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\nEqual Employment Opportunity Notice\nApplicants have the right to be free from unlawful workplace discrimination. Please review the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal notice. Accessible formats and translations are also available from the EEOC.\nApplication Accommodations\nIf you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact . 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