Testing Specialist/Tester

Location: Remote.

Employment Type: Full-time.

Salary Range: $105,000 – $120,000.

The Testing Specialist will provide expertise in software testing across integration, regression, acceptance, and automation. This role is responsible for designing and executing test plans, preparing test data, and evaluating results to ensure compliance with requirements and regulations.

You will work with developers, analysts, and stakeholders to validate system functionality, confirm conformance to design specifications, and ensure the highest standards of security and performance. This position requires strong experience in automated test tools, test documentation, and quality assurance best practices.

• Designing and executing IT software tests, including integration and acceptance testing.

• Preparing test scripts, test cases, and all required test documentation.

• Designing and preparing test data to support various testing phases.

• Performing system, regression, acceptance, end-to-end, performance, and automation testing.

• Reviewing test results and evaluating for conformance to design requirements.

• Analyzing internal security within systems during testing phases.

• Maintaining test cases using designated automated test tools.

• Collaborating with project teams to ensure testing aligns with requirements and project goals.

• 5+ years of relevant software testing experience.

• Background in computer software development and testing software applications, including system, regression, acceptance, end-to-end, performance, and automation testing.

• Experience developing and maintaining test cases using automated test tools.

• Relevant certification from a nationally recognized technical authority.

• Must possess Secret security clearance or Tier 3 (T3). 

• DoD Approved 8570 Baseline Certification: Category IAT Level - I (A+ CE, CCNA Security, CND, Network Security, SSCP) OR higher (IAT Level - II or III).

Horizon Industries Limited was founded in 1996 and is based in Vienna, Virginia. Horizon is a dynamic, SBA-certified Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) with professional and talented strategists, technologists, and consultants across diverse domains.

Horizon provides expertise in IT, analysis and evaluation, data analytics, business process management, acquisition and financial management, cost and risk assessments, Independent Verification & Validation, program management, systems engineering and design, database management, logistical warehouse services, and administrative support. Horizon also offers capabilities in financial, operational, and technology consulting, risk management services, strategic planning, leadership effectiveness, anti-fraud waste and abuse programs, financial and operational assessments, regulatory compliance, workflow automation, and audit readiness services.

Horizon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, citizenship status, or any other factor prohibited by law. Horizon will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, consistent with applicable law.

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