Functional Tester

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** The work:*
* Support the design and execution of functional test cases for Pega applications by following established testing guidelines and workflows.

- Work closely with developers, business analysts, and senior QA team members to understand requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.

- Assist with validating system functionality against documented requirements to ensure expected behavior.

- Help identify and document defects clearly, and collaborate with engineering teams to follow up on resolutions.

- Participate in test planning activities by providing input on test scope and helping estimate testing effort under guidance.

- Maintain and update test documentation such as regression test cases, test results, and testing checklists.

- Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) and support testing activities throughout each sprint.

- Collaborate with cross functional teams to promote quality standards across the SDLC.

- Review and analyze test results, raising potential risks or issues to senior QA team members for further evaluation.

** Here's what you need:*
* + At least 1 year of professional experience and a Bachelors degree.

+ Exposure to or foundational understanding of Pega testing concepts or Pega functional testing tools (coursework, training, or internship experience acceptable).

+ Basic understanding of Quality Assurance principles such as test case creation, defect reporting, and regression testing.

+ Ability to read and interpret requirements or user stories and translate them into simple, clear test steps.

+ Familiarity with Agile ways of working (Scrum or Kanban) through coursework, internships, or previous roles.

+ Strong communication and documentation skills, with the ability to describe issues and testing outcomes clearly.

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Experience with or knowledge of common test management or defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Azure Dev Ops).

+ Ability to obtain secret clearance.

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* Bonus points:

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* + Pega certification (CSA, CSSA, or other entry level certifications).

+ Exposure to automated testing tools for Pega (e.g., Pega Unit, Selenium for Pega UI) through coursework or hands on learning.

+ Familiarity with Agile focused testing methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, hybrid environments).

+ Interest in or basic exposure to test automation or hybrid testing frameworks.

+ Awareness of CI/CD concepts and how testing fits into automated pipelines.

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of  
** California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia** . The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. ()  We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed Final date to receive applications.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$74,800-$138,700 USD

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