About the position
Guidehouse is seeking a Software Development & Support professional to design, develop, and execute integration test plans, test cases, and test scripts. The role involves collaborating with developers, business analysts, and other QA team members to understand integration points and requirements. The candidate will perform end-to-end testing of software systems, APIs, and third-party integrations, identify, document, and track defects using issue tracking tools like JIRA, and validate data flow and system interactions across multiple platforms. Participation in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives is expected, along with ensuring compliance with quality standards and best practices in integration testing. The candidate will also provide feedback and recommendations for improving system architecture and integration design.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and execute integration test plans, test cases, and test scripts.
- Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other QA team members to understand integration points and requirements.
- Perform end-to-end testing of software systems, APIs, and third-party integrations.
- Identify, document, and track defects using issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).
- Validate data flow and system interactions across multiple platforms.
- Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices in integration testing.
- Provide feedback and recommendations for improving system architecture and integration design.
Requirements
- US Citizenship is required.
- Must have pre-existing IRS clearance.
- Bachelor’s degree or additional four (4) years of experience in lieu of degree.
- At least two (2) years of experience in software testing, with a focus on integration testing.
- Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.
- Experience with testing tools like Jmeter, Postman, SoapUI, Selenium, Cucumber, and other testing frameworks.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) is a plus.
- Experience with Oracle, DB2, or SQL Server for data-driven testing.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Must be able to work from IRS Office from one of these locations: Ogden UT, Atlanta GA, Austin TX, Dallas TX, Kansas City MO, Martinsburg WV, Detroit MI, New Carrollton MD.
Nice-to-haves
- Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility testing standards and tools (e.g., JAWS, ZoomText).
- Experience supporting test automation initiatives and contributing to automation frameworks.
- Familiarity with performance testing and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, AIX, OEM).
- Exposure to enterprise scheduling tools such as Control-M or OpCon.
- Experience with IBM Rational ELM suite preferred.
- Experience with IRS-specific documentation standards and test lifecycle artifacts.
- Familiarity with IRS internal tools and test management systems.
- Familiarity with IRS security policies, IRM standards, and SBU data compliance.
- Experience with ETL tools like Informatica and data masking technologies.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Care.com annual membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
