[Remote] QA Tester (Manual + Automation / UiPath)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Citizant is a leading provider of professional IT services to the U.S. government, focusing on Agile application development and Enterprise Data Management. They are seeking a QA Tester to execute manual and automated test cases, support UiPath automation, and collaborate with Agile teams to ensure quality standards are met. Responsibilities • Create and execute test cases and test scripts (manual and automated) to validate functionality, reliability, and usability • Perform smoke, regression, and integration testing across lower environments and support release validation • Support automation testing activities related to UiPath workflows, including validation of expected outputs, exception handling, and repeatability • Document test execution results, defects, and test evidence; follow issues through resolution with development teams • Log, track, and manage defects and testing work items in Jira (including status updates, workflows, and traceability to stories/acceptance criteria) • Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and assist with refining acceptance criteria and test readiness • Coordinate with developers, product owners, and stakeholders to clarify requirements and ensure quality standards are met Skills • 3–5 years of experience in software testing/QA (manual with some automation exposure) • Experience using Jira for defect tracking and/or test execution management • Familiarity with automation testing concepts and supporting automated test execution/maintenance • Experience with or exposure to UiPath (building, running, troubleshooting, or validating workflows/bots) • Basic scripting experience in JavaScript or another scripting language (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for test utilities, data setup, or automation support • Knowledge of Section 508/accessibility testing fundamentals, including how to validate common accessibility requirements; familiarity with accessibility testing tools is a plus (not required) • Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies • Must be a U.S. Citizen • Must be able to obtain/maintain a background investigation (e.g., MBI or equivalent, as required by the contract) • Current experience supporting an IRS program/contract (and use of GFE) is a plus • Familiarity with accessibility testing tools and assistive technologies (e.g., screen readers) and/or Trusted Tester exposure (nice to have; not required) • Familiarity with web services concepts (SOAP/API) and basic data validation (SQL) is a plus • Bachelors degree is preferred Benefits • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) • Generous PTO • Company-paid life and disability insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Tuition Reimbursement Company Overview • Citizant provides business transformation and information sharing solutions to the federal government. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://citizant.com.