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: 05/14/2026

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. 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 or Permanent Resident 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 to support test execution.
  • Perform data validation and 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 testing of web-based systems.
  • Capture and document testing artifacts and record defects.
  • Validate results by accessing and querying databases using MS Access or SQL.
  • Report test outcomes by collecting, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, and displaying data.
  • Resolve testing problems by adjusting methods and revising objectives and plans with management.
  • Analyze and understand business requirements, current functionality, and new requirements.
  • Participate in design reviews, analysis walkthroughs, and peer reviews.
  • Utilize Rational ClearQuest and Rational ClearCase for change and defect management.

Experience Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in software testing, including creation and implementation of tests.
  • Proven experience performing both manual and automated testing on web-based applications.
  • Demonstrated use of test strategies, test plans, manual test cases, and automated test scripts.
  • Ability to develop automated scripts and organize execution suites, preferably with Rational Test Manager and Rational Functional Tester (preferred).
  • Ability to conduct test risk and system impact analysis.
  • Proficiency with SQL for backend database testing and data validation.
  • Experience with tools such as TestComplete, Insomnia, SoapUI, ReadyAPI, TOAD, or Data Studio (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of Rational ClearQuest and Rational ClearCase.
  • Strong problem solving, decision making, and detail orientation.
  • Ability to collaborate, communicate, and triage technical issues across teams.
  • Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Flexibility to work weekends and off hours as required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • US Citizenship and ability to pass a DOJ MBI Level 5 background investigation.

Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree.

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.
If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

· 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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