Applications Tester

Nightwing

$70K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Proficient in software testing methodologies and practices.
  • Experience in writing test plans, cases, and scripts based on requirements.
  • Strong analytical skills for assessing product features and quality checks.
  • Hands-on experience in manual and exploratory testing for software releases.
  • Familiarity with Agile development processes and teamwork in sprints.
  • Detail-oriented with problem-solving abilities in technical environments.
  • Ability to perform root-cause analysis and drive issue resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases.
  • Analyze product features and create customized quality checks.
  • Perform hands-on manual and exploratory testing.
  • Identify and document defects, ensuring resolution drives.
  • Conduct root-cause analysis on recurring issues.
  • Validate fixes to confirm issues resolution without regressions.
  • Participate in Agile processes, including sprint planning and stand-ups.

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment with talented colleagues.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuous improvement.
  • Engagement in cutting-edge projects in cybersecurity and intelligence.
  • Involvement in a company that values teamwork and driving exceptional results.
Full Job Description
Nightwing is looking to hire a detail driven manual test engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality software. In this role, you will work closely with scrum masters, developers, and other Quality Assurance professionals to ensure our applications are reliable, intuitive, and ready for real-world use. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented with a keen sense of ownership, comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment, and has a collaborative mindset with passion for quality and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in technical environments, enjoys problem solving, and understands how software interacts with broader IT ecosystems.

What You Will Get to Do:
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on product requirements and technical specifications.
  • Analyze product features, design test parameters, create customized quality checks, and write test reports.
  • Performs hands-on manual and exploratory testing for all software releases.
  • Identify, document, and drive resolution of defects.
  • Perform root-cause analysis for recurring issues.
  • Validate fixes to ensure issues are resolved and nothing else broke.
  • Participate in regression testing to confirm fixes and prevent reintroducing issues.
  • Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
  • Contribute to test planning, including decomposing requirements into test scenarios.
  • Accurately estimate testing efforts for project planning and tracking and provide input to scrum master.
  • Partner closely with scrum masters and developers to ensure smooth, high-quality releases.

TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

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