System Analyst & Tester (REMOTE)

This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Koniag Professional Services, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a System Analyst & Tester to support KPS and our government customer. The position is remote. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.
This position will be part of a team supporting a Federal client with a business and IT modernization project.
Koniag Professional Services, LLC , LLC is seeking a Systems Analyst / Tester to support a Federal client (DOI BTFA) with a business and IT modernization project. This is a full-time, remote position supporting an AI-enabled application being designed and built from the ground up. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically skilled, and passionate about delivering quality software solutions.
Key Responsibilities:

Analyze business and system requirements to support application development and testing efforts
Design, implement, and maintain automated test frameworks (TDD/BDD, Keyword, POM, and Hybrid frameworks such as Selenium)
Develop, document, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for manual and automated testing
Create and execute automated test scripts using tools such as Selenium, JMeter, and POSTMAN for API testing
Execute functional, regression, performance, and security test cases
Develop and maintain reusable test tools and mock test frameworks for API and automated testing
Identify, document, and track software defects through resolution; generate detailed defect analysis with proposed solutions
Perform data validation and functional application testing
Coordinate with project managers, system analysts, and scrum masters to define testing scope within release context and project schedule
Apply appropriate test measurements and metrics to isolate, replicate, and report defects
Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and verify that solutions meet business needs
Document business requirements including specifications, use cases, and user stories
Coordinate testing activities and data collection with internal and external customers
Generate, present, and distribute standard and ad-hoc test results reports with recommendations
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
Assist with backlog grooming and ensure user stories meet defined acceptance criteria
Communicate testing progress, risks, and results to project leadership and stakeholders
Support continuous improvement efforts across the development and testing process

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience in systems management lifecycle or Agile methodology
3+ years of hands-on software testing experience, including web application testing
Strong understanding of software testing principles and methodologies, including unit, functional, integration, and regression testing
Experience developing and executing test plans and test cases for web-based applications
Experience with automated testing tools such as Selenium or JMeter
Experience with RESTful service architecture and API testing (e.g., POSTMAN)
Experience with Modern React, NodeJS, and testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, Chai, TypeScript, Cypress, or Puppeteer
Knowledge of Azure DevOps / Test Plans, including creating and managing epics, features, user stories, tasks, and bug tracking
Understanding of web-based enterprise software, .NET Framework, C#, JavaScript, and databases
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum development methodologies
Experience writing and documenting business requirements (BRS, use cases, user stories)
Strong technical writing skills with the ability to clearly describe business and system requirements
Working knowledge of database systems and SQL

Clearance Requirement:

Ability to obtain a DOI Public Trust Moderate Clearance
Must be a U.S. Citizen, Green Card holder, or hold an Employment Authorization Document with at least 3 years of consistent U.S. residency

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Azure DevOps or similar requirements and tracking tools
Experience with T-SQL and Azure databases (Cosmos, SQL Server, MySQL)
Experience with production testing, including monitoring and testing applications in live environments
Familiarity with automation frameworks including Selenium, PowerShell, .NET Core, HTML
Familiarity with requirements management frameworks such as IEEE, ITIL, or CMMI
Experience with version control tools such as Git, TFVC, Codebeamer, or Subversion
Familiarity with data modeling concepts
Experience integrating COTS and custom software in enterprise solutions (SAS, SAP, or Pega preferred)
Experience with data warehouse projects
Experience with custom search applications (Azure Cognitive Search, Elastic Search, Solr)
Experience with AI/machine learning document enrichment projects
Familiarity with formalized testing or requirements traceability practices

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.
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