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# Junior Software Tester

- **Company:** MBA Consulting Service, Inc
- **Location:** Merrifield, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Bug Tracking Systems, Software Bug Management, Software Quality, Software Debugging, Software Design Documents, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Retail Software, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Strategies of Testing, User Interface Testing, Test Scripts, Bug Reporting
- **Published:** May 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0bbc0c14a5fd01e0

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Test Planning (Quality assurance practices)?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, * Bachelor's degree in a related field

 * 2+ years of software testing or related IT experience
 * Experience creating test plans, test strategies, and test cases
 * Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies
 * Familiarity with manual and automated testing tools
 * Experience with bug tracking and defect management systems
 * Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills
 * Excellent written and verbal communication skills
 * Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Bonus Points If You Have

 * Experience with Agile development environments
 * Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility standards and compliant UI testing
 * Technical writing or requirements documentation experience

## Description

At MBA Consulting Services, Inc., we build and support mission-critical technology solutions that keep the country moving. We're looking for a sharp, curious, and driven Junior Software Tester to join our team supporting the United States Postal Service Retail Technology Programs.

If you love solving problems, digging into details, breaking software before users do, and working with a collaborative tech team - this is your opportunity to grow your career in software quality assurance and testing.

You'll work alongside developers, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure applications are reliable, user-friendly, and production-ready from day one., * Review system requirements, specifications, and design documents to understand application functionality

 * Build detailed test scenarios, test scripts, and test cases covering standard workflows and edge cases
 * Execute manual testing to validate functionality, usability, and performance
 * Identify, document, and track software defects with clear reproduction steps and impact analysis
 * Analyze debug logs and assist with troubleshooting application issues
 * Re-test resolved defects to verify successful fixes and prevent regression issues
 * Collaborate with developers and project teams to improve overall software quality
 * Investigate production issues and help minimize impact to end users
 * Support Agile development and SDLC processes across multiple projects simultaneously
 * Provide feedback on UI and design documentation to improve quality and user experience


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