Software QA Tester
KBR, Inc.
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Houston • Arizona • Texas • United States
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About the role
- Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for Appian applications based on business and technical requirements.
- Execute manual and automated tests to validate workflows, interfaces, and integrations within Appian.
- Identify, document, and track defects using tools such as Azure DevOps or similar platforms; collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolution.
- Perform regression testing for new releases and updates to ensure existing functionality remains intact.
- Validate application performance under various conditions and recommend optimizations where necessary.
- Work closely with Business Analysts and developers to clarify requirements and ensure accurate test coverage.
- Maintain detailed test documentation, including test results, defect logs, and quality metrics.
- Recommend improvements to testing processes and contribute to best practices for Appian quality assurance.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and integrate testing activities into iterative development cycles.
- Ensure compliance with data security standards and validate secure application behavior.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen residing in the United States and within commuting distance of a KBR site within the Houston or Phoenix area.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field with 2–3 years of experience in software testing, including Appian applications, or a High School Diploma with 5+ years of experience in testing in lieu of degree.
- Hands-on experience testing Appian applications, including process models, interfaces, and integrations.
- Ability to create and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for complex workflows and integrations.
- Familiarity with Azure DevOps (or similar tools) for defect tracking and test management.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly document defects and communicate testing results to stakeholders.
- Appian Developer Certification
- Experience with applications related to government services.
- Physical Asset Management experience and integrations using APIs.
- Experience with Appian-specific testing tools or automation frameworks.
- Knowledge of low-code platforms and their testing methodologies.
- Familiarity with API testing and integration validation.
- Experience with SQL for data validation and backend testing.
- Understanding of Agile development practices and experience working in iterative development environments.
Benefits
- 401K plan with company match
- medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- AD&D
- flexible spending account
- disability
- paid time off
- flexible work schedule
- professional training and development
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Hard Skills & Tools
Appian applications testingtest planstest casestest scriptsregression testingAPI testingSQLdefect trackingautomated testinglow-code platforms
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailverbal communicationwritten communicationcollaborationrecommendation skillsdocumentation skillsadaptabilitytime management
Certifications
Appian Developer Certification