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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # LIVE - HU-Jr QA Tester - **Company:** Hays Specialist Recruitment LLC - **Location:** Vienna, VA, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $93,600.0 - $98,072.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Artificial Intelligence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Spreadsheets, Software Documentation, Databases, Text Processing, Presentation Programs, Regression Testing, Software Requirements Analysis, Test Case, Test Execution Engine, Hp Alm, Information Technology - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.hays.com/job-detail/live---hu-jr-qa-tester--virginia_1185830 ## About the Role * Junior testers are preferred because they: Are more adaptable Are open to learning new processes Adjust more easily to team standards * Core Skill Requirements (Non Negotiables) Strong fundamentals in manual software testing Ability to: Read user stories Create test cases (this is critical) Execute and document tests Actual system/domain knowledge can be learned on the job. Testing experience and fundamentals matter more than specific tools. Tools & Methodology Azure DevOps (ADO) experience preferred Jira is no longer used Experience with: Test case creation Test execution Defect documentation Familiarity with testing metrics, reporting, or dashboards is a plus Team recently created dashboards in ADO ALM / UFT experience Automation & AI Automation experience is a plus, but: Team is primarily manual testing AI exposure is also a plus, but: AI currently helps more with quality review, not actual test automation Fundamentals still matter most * Domain Experience Banking / financial services experience is strongly preferred Candidates with prior testing experience in regulated environments will ramp faster. * Ability to work independently and in a team environment * Ability to exercise sound judgment and initiative * Experience in testing systems including various platforms * Knowledge of current technologies like HPE Unified Functional Testing software, HP ALM, JIRA * Experience in the financial industry and good understanding of operational and regulatory risks and controls * Experience with automated systems analysis, development and testing procedures * Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills * Basic research, analytical, and problem solving skills * Ability to produce desired results and achieve objectives * Planning, organizational and time management skills * Skill maintaining accuracy with attention to detail * Database and presentation software skills * Knowledge of project lifecycles and management methodologies * Word processing and spreadsheet software skills * Ability to present findings and conclusions clearly and concisely * Understanding of, and ability to apply, industry best practices * Desired - Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Technology or related field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience * Desired - Experience in automation testing ## Description * Perform complete regression tests of new and existing systems (legacy and vendor) functions on software when new or modified functions are introduced - Basic/Routine * Conduct functional tests to ensure the software is working properly, that they interface correctly with other systems and that appropriate reports are generated - Moderately complex/varied * Create and edit test cases in accordance with system requirements - Participates in * Determine function problems by reviewing testing actions and results, and system outputs (such as reports and transaction documentation) - Significant experience in * Create, modify and/or locate the data and conditions needed to execute test cases - Moderately complex/varied * Identify and analyze business and system requirements (e.g. needs, objectives, functions, features, input and output) - Document problems, possible causes, and potential solutions - Moderate analysis * Work directly with appropriate stakeholders to understand project concepts, objectives and approach projects - Participates in * Work with programmers and analysts to assist in problem resolution. Perform partial or complete test to re-verify all of the modifications received - Moderate analysis * Identify discrepancies and errors and inform Software Testing Analysts and programmers - Basic/Routine * Certify that testing is complete and ready for production implementation - Participates in * Develop and document procedures and training manuals with regard to subsystem changes or enhancements for use by users ?? - Experience in * Maintain complete testing log including time spent testing, software or system problems encountered, testing time lost due to incomplete documentation/test plan or deficiencies of testing tools - Experience in * Review user documentation related to the tested systems' functions for accuracy prior to its dissemination. 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