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# System Testing and Validation Consultant

- **Company:** Emergent Method
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Application Testing, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Systems Development Life Cycle, SQL Databases, System Testing, Jama (Software)
- **Published:** September 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=338ea38296bdad77

## About the Role

Emergent Method is looking for energetic candidates to complete testing activities of a large statewide system. This is a full-time position based in Baton Rouge, La. Remote candidates will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

The ideal candidate must be experienced, self-motivated, and adept in handling a wide range of system-testing tasks. This individual must be flexible, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and willing to embrace the challenges of supporting the continued development and success of a growing workforce, which may consist of remote or mobile work on a regular basis., * Strong verbal and written communication skills

 * Ability to quickly review and understand documentation to support testing
 * SQL experience utilizing simple select queries and joins
 * Experience performing IT application testing and/or User Acceptance Testing
 * Experience in system-testing tools (such as Jira and Jama)
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
 * Basic understanding of Louisiana's corrections programs/systems is preferred
 * Experience in the system development life cycle or related coursework is considered a plus
 * Willingness to learn new technologies and pick up additional skills

## Description

* Work with different project tracks to understand, develop, and test product requirements
 * Support functional testing, deployment activities, and defect-resolution processes
 * Support the execution of scenarios for test cases including functional, regression, and smoke tests
 * Ensure components meet technical design requirements
 * Document test results and work with developers and business analysts to interpret functional requirements
 * Address, triage, and report defects found during testing
 * Track defect statuses using Jira and help create dashboards to track item progression
 * Host meetings with development and client counterparts to resolve issues that occurred while testing
 * Create documentation using Microsoft Word and Excel
 * Demonstrate the ability to organize and form team management processes
 * Report statuses to the client and internal management regularly
 * Follow documentation to create, edit, and read external interface files
 * Build and maintain rapport and a work agreement with the client and other team members