Web App Tester & Business Analyst at Gdh Consulting, Inc. in Reston, Virginia

Job Description:

About GDH

At GDH, we believe in the power of people and the importance of caring. Our culture statement, "We care about people," isn't just a tagline - it's the core of everything we do. GDH is a premier staffing and talent solutions company dedicated to helping businesses find the best talent and assisting job seekers in finding their dream jobs.

Who We Are:

GDH, founded in 2001, has grown into a leader in providing staffing solutions across various industries. We specialize in IT across several sectors, connecting top talent with leading enterprises. As a Best of Staffing firm recognized for excellence in client, employee, talent, and women's services, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and service.

Benefits of Working for GDH:

• Professional Development


• Competitive pay


• Full health insurance


• 401k Plan


• Holiday Pay


• Gym Membership Reimbursement


• Weekly Paycheck & Direct Deposit


• & More!

Job Description: GDH is hiring a Web App Tester & Business Analyst to work with our client, an innovative defense, space, and intelligence solutions provider.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical applicant who will be responsible for ensuring the quality and functionality of web applications while also gathering and analyzing business requirements to support the development team. This dual role requires a blend of technical testing skills and business analysis expertise.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project sponsors to determine project scope and vision
• Elicit, analyze and validate the business needs of stakeholders and create documentation to support user stories.
• Create UX / UI mockups for the web screens
• Work with stakeholders and project team to prioritize and manage backlogs, develop user stories, process diagrams, acceptance criteria and other models to clarify the requirements.
• Manage changes to identified scope and requirements enabling the team to meet sprint goals.
• Develop, document, and execute test plans and test cases for web applications.
• Perform manual software testing (System, Integration, and Regression) to validate that acceptance criteria are met, identify defects and areas for improvement
• Test APIs using tools such as Postman, Swagger, SoapUI
• Data validation for consistency and integrity
• Track and manage testing activities (including User acceptance testing), defects, and test case execution
• Implement accessibility best practices and conduct accessibility testing on web applications using assistive technologies such as screen readers and voice recognition software.
• Perform cross browser compatibility testing
• Performance testing using tools such as Apache JMeter
• Contribute to the successful implementation, validation, delivery, and adoption of project solution.
• Agile Methodologies: Work within an agile development environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Independent and Collaborative Work: Independently handle tasks and collaborate effectively with team members.
• Time Management: Effectively manage time and meet deadlines in a time-critical project environment.

Requirements

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Tools and Technologies:
o UI / UX tools such as Adobe XD
o SQL
o API testing tools such as Swagger, Postman, SoapUI
o Cross browser testing tools such as LambdaTest, Selenium
o Accessibility testing tools such as Wave
o Apache JMeter
o MS Visio and other Microsoft office tools
o Agile tools (e.g., Jira).
• Soft Skills:
o Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
o Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
o Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Agile Environment: Experience working in an agile, fast-paced environment with real-world project exposure.


GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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