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# Senior Software Tester (Automation & Manual Testing)

- **Company:** VGroup inc
- **Location:** Albany, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $104,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), HTML, .NET Framework, Vbscript, Application Testing, Automation of Tests, Software Documentation, Computer Programming, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Payment Gateway, Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, PL-SQL, Web Applications, Test Scripts, Hp Alm, Playwright, Vba Programming Language
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us00e7f8f97b90bff6b0673de538eb952d

## About the Role

72 months of experience performing application testing based on written test scripts and documenting, tracking, and communicating defects using HP ALM.
72 months of experience creating, developing, managing, and executing functional and regression test scripts, including reusable automation functions.
12 months of programming experience with PL/SQL, JSON, Python, VB, .NET, HTML, and VBScript.
12 months of experience working on high-visibility government projects in a State or Federal agency, preferably Licensing projects.
6 months of automation testing experience using Playwright, including developing and executing automation test scripts.

## Description

ITS is seeking a Senior Tester to support the SLA Online Payments project.
The selected consultant will conduct automated and manual testing to ensure software meets business and functional requirements.
Develop and maintain user, technical, and project process documentation.
Perform functional, regression, and automation testing for enterprise web applications.
Collaborate with business analysts, subject matter experts, and technical teams to ensure high-quality software delivery.
Responsibilities:
Perform application testing using written test scripts.
Document, track, and communicate software defects using HP ALM.
Create, develop, manage, and execute functional and regression test scripts.
Develop reusable automation functions and testing scripts.
Work with business analysts, SMEs, and developers to create comprehensive test plans and test cases.
Develop automation scripts using Playwright.
Prepare testing documentation and support application quality throughout the SDLC.


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