Manual Tester

PhoenixTeam

Manual Tester validating software quality for PhoenixTeam’s federal IT modernization initiatives. Executing functional, integration, regression, and UAT testing while tracking defects.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in manual testing, quality assurance, and software testing methodologies, with a strong focus on developing and executing test cases, managing defects, and ensuring compliance with usability and business requirements. Proficient in collaborating within Agile environments and maintaining thorough documentation of testing processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Manual TestingTest Case DevelopmentDefect Tracking (Jira, Azure DevOps)Agile/Scrum CollaborationSoftware Testing Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Manual TestingTest Case DevelopmentTest Plan ExecutionFunctional TestingIntegration TestingRegression TestingUser Acceptance Testing (UAT)Defect DocumentationUsability TestingBasic API Understanding

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailAnalytical SkillsWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Tools & Technologies

JiraAzure DevOpsConfluence

Industry Keywords

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Software Testing Lifecycle (STLC)Federal Government ContractsRegulated EnvironmentsTest Automation Concepts

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review requirements, user stories, and design documentation to understand expected system behavior
Develop and execute manual test cases, test scenarios, and test plans
Perform functional, system, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing (UAT)
Identify, document, and track defects using issue tracking tools
Validate defect fixes and ensure issues are resolved prior to release
Collaborate with developers, QA teams, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and resolve issues
Ensure applications meet usability and business requirements
Maintain clear documentation of testing activities, results, and defects
Support continuous improvement of testing processes and quality standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of experience in manual testing, quality assurance, or software testing
Understanding of software testing methodologies and the software development and testing lifecycles (SDLC/STLC)
Experience writing and executing test cases and test plans
Experience using defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Ability to work collaboratively in Agile/Scrum environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
Experience supporting federal government contracts or regulated environments (preferred)
Familiarity with Agile tools such as Jira or Confluence (preferred)
Basic understanding of APIs and backend systems (preferred)
Exposure to test automation concepts or tools (preferred)
Experience with usability or accessibility testing (preferred)
Background check required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company computer equipment provided
Three (3) weeks PTO
Benefits available upon conditional offer