Application Tester
Summary
QA Application Tester at Sierra7, onsite at a VA facility in Albany, NY. Day to day you test enterprise application packages and deployments — validating MSI/MSIX/App-V packages, MST transforms, and PowerShell/VBScript scripting — while tracking defects and testing Power Apps, SharePoint, and ServiceNow apps in an Agile environment.
As an Application Tester, you play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of our enterprise applications. You safeguard the user experience by meticulously testing software packages and deployments, identifying issues before they impact our operations. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and directly contributes to the seamless functioning of our IT infrastructure, empowering our teams to achieve their goals with confidence.
This is an onsite position with work to be performed at the VA facility located in Albany, New York.
Position Responsibilities:
- Performs comprehensive QA Testing on application packages and deployments, ensuring functionality, compatibility, and adherence to established standards.
- Identifies, documents, and tracks software defects, collaborating with development and packaging teams for efficient troubleshooting and defect resolution.
- Utilizes various packaging tools such as Admin Studio, Flexera, SCCM, App-V, MSIX, and MSI packaging to understand package structure and test integrity.
- Validates the correct implementation of transforms (MST) for customized application configurations.
- Develops and executes test cases for applications that incorporate scripting (PowerShell, VBScript).
- Ensures applications are prepared for enterprise deployment and ongoing patch management processes.
- Contributes to the creation and maintenance of product technical documentation.
- Applies strong problem-solving skills to complex technical challenges during the testing lifecycle.
- Participates actively in an Agile Delivery environment, contributing to sprints and continuous improvement.
- Tests integrations and applications built with Microsoft Power Apps, SharePoint, and ServiceNow.
- Applies expert knowledge of QA Testing methodologies and best practices.
- Possesses strong abilities in troubleshooting and defect resolution.
- Understands and utilizes packaging tools including Admin Studio, Flexera, SCCM, App-V, MSIX, and MSI packaging.
- Works with transforms (MST) for application customization.
- Applies knowledge of scripting (PowerShell, VBScript) for testing and automation.
- Familiarity with concepts of enterprise deployment and patch management.
- Exhibits excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Contributes to product technical documentation.
- Operates effectively within an Agile Delivery framework.
- Must have application and testing experience for windows client operating systems
- Able to obtain a public trust clearance.
Education & Experience:
- Minimum years of experience is 2 years
- Demonstrates experience in application testing, quality assurance, or a related IT role.
- Works effectively with various software and system environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Power Apps, SharePoint, or ServiceNow is a plus.
- Holds a Microsoft or packaging-related certification.
- Possesses experience with automated testing tools.
Why Join Sierra7?
Sierra7 is a Small Disabled Veteran Owned Business. We were founded in 2009 with the mission of “serving those who serve". We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and CMMI-SVC Level 3-appraised member of the government technology and services industry. We are a proud recipient of the 2024 Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award from the US Department of Labor, which recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain Veterans.
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