Application Tester

Washington, DC


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Type: Contract-to-Hire

Category: Quality Assurance (QA)

Industry: Government

Reference ID: JN -042026-106407

Date Posted: 04/14/2026

Shortcut: http://careers.eliassen.com/BhD2Pk


Description:

Hybrid 3 day/week on site in Washington, DC

 

Our client seeks an Application Tester to support Java, .NET, and MQ messaging applications within a structured SDLC environment. The role will plan and execute manual and automated testing, validate data via SQL, and document results to improve quality and reliability. The tester will collaborate with cross-functional teams to triage issues, manage defects, and support change management across AFMS applications. The position will impact delivery by ensuring test coverage, regression integrity, and adherence to test standards.

 

Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen with an active Public Trust clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

 

Rate: $35.00 to $42.00/hr. w2

 


Responsibilities:
  • Plan and develop functional test plans for all phases of testing.
  • Design, execute, and maintain automated and manual test scripts.
  • Generate test data and perform data validation activities.
  • Execute regression, functional, load, and system testing.
  • Verify results and produce test summaries and defect reports.
  • Identify defects and requirement discrepancies.
  • Create defect change requests and report discrepancies.
  • Determine test objectives and standards by reviewing customer requirements.
  • Conduct application testing of web-based systems.
  • Capture and document test artifacts and record defects.
  • Access and query databases using MS Access or SQL to verify and validate results.
  • Report test outcomes by collecting, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, and displaying data.
  • Resolve testing problems by adjusting methods and revising objectives and plans with management.
  • Gain understanding of business requirements, current system operations, and new requirements.
  • Participate in design reviews, analysis walkthroughs, and peer reviews.
  • Use Rational ClearQuest and Rational ClearCase for test and change management activities.

Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in software testing, creation, and implementation.
  • Proficiency with the Software Development Lifecycle and change management.
  • Evidence of using test strategies, test plans, manual test cases, and automated test scripts.
  • Experience performing both manual and automated testing.
  • Ability to conduct test risk and system impact analysis.
  • Detail orientation with strong problem solving and decision making skills.
  • Ability to identify, document, and track defects thoroughly.
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Flexibility to work weekends and off hours as required.
  • Working knowledge of Rational ClearQuest and Rational ClearCase.
  • Ability to develop automated scripts and organize suites using Rational tools such as Rational Test Manager and Rational Functional Tester (preferred).
  • Capability to develop SQL for testing analysis and back-end database testing.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Hands-on experience with TestComplete, Insomnia, SoapUI, ReadyAPI, TOAD, or Data Studio (preferred).
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to collaborate and triage technical issues across teams.
  • US citizenship and ability to pass a DOJ Minimal Background Investigation, MBI, Level 5 background investigation.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Active Public trust Clearance

Recruitment Transparency Notice
 
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (noreply@eliassen.com, 781-808-2924) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
 

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.
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· When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc.

· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.

If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact fraud@eliassen.com.

 
About Eliassen Group:
 
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
 
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
 
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