Junior Automation Tester
sparksoftcorporation • Remote/Onsite if local to Maryland
No Relocation
Posted: September 30, 2026
Job Description
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review requirements and user stories to execute manual (and basic automated) test cases.
- Identify, log, and track software bugs using tracking tools
- Perform regression testing after bug fixes or new feature deployments to ensure existing features remain stable.
- Create and update test documentation, test scripts, and end-of-cycle status reports.
- Collaborate with Agile teams during sprint planning, testing, and defect resolution.
REQUIRED EXPEREINCE:
- 1 to 3 years of experience with Functional Testing, development of test cases / test scripts and defect management process
- 1 to 3 years of experience with Java (Programming Language)
- 1 to 3 years of experience with JavaScript
- 1 to 3 years of experience with Agile methodologies
- 1 to 3 years of experience with Test Automation Strategy
- 1 to 3 years of experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, TestRail, etc.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years.
PREFERRED EXPEREINCE:
- CMS or Federal Healthcare project experience
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
Additional Content
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Review requirements and user stories to execute manual (and basic automated) test cases.
- Identify, log, and track software bugs using tracking tools
- Perform regression testing after bug fixes or new feature deployments to ensure existing features remain stable.
- Create and update test documentation, test scripts, and end-of-cycle status reports.
- Collaborate with Agile teams during sprint planning, testing, and defect resolution.
REQUIRED EXPEREINCE:
- 1 to 3 years of experience with Functional Testing, development of test cases / test scripts and defect management process
- 1 to 3 years of experience with Java (Programming Language)
- 1 to 3 years of experience with JavaScript
- 1 to 3 years of experience with Agile methodologies
- 1 to 3 years of experience with Test Automation Strategy
- 1 to 3 years of experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, TestRail, etc.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Must have lived in the United States 3 out of the past 5 years.
PREFERRED EXPEREINCE:
- CMS or Federal Healthcare project experience
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.