United States onlyPlease note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.
The Senior Quality Assurance Tester plays a critical role in ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, reliable technology solutions for government stakeholders. This role is responsible for designing and executing comprehensive test scripts that validate system functionality, performance, and usability across all user stories and project deliverables.
The Senior QA Tester delivers expert guidance on QA best practices, collaborates closely with developers and product teams, and provides detailed, actionable testing results. Success in this role requires strong proficiency in Agile methodologies, the ability to manage testing activities within sprint timelines, and a thorough understanding of system functionality prior to development.
Job Location: Remote
What you will be doing:
Develop and execute detailed, end‑to‑end test scripts for all user stories and project components
Provide recommendations on QA processes, standards, and continuous improvement
Document and communicate clear pass/fail results, including defect details and replication steps
Collaborate with developers to review findings, discuss issues, and validate resolutions
Participate effectively in Agile ceremonies, ensuring all testing is completed within each sprint
Work directly with stakeholders and technical teams to understand requirements and expected system behavior
Navigate applications and systems efficiently to ensure full validation of intended functionality
Contribute to pre‑sprint readiness by confirming understanding of functionality before development begins
Basic Qualifications:
US Citizenship is required (required by the federal government for this position).
Must be able to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance.
MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply.
6+ Years experience in quality assurance testing
3+ years experience testing all product backlog items (stories and tasks) and providing pass/fail documentation for each product backlog item
Desired Qualifications:
3+ Years experience in developing and implementing project Software Quality Assurance Plans that conforms to the requirements of the contract.
3+ years experience working autonomously as the lead for all activities involving quality assurance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
3+ years experience conducting regular system quality audits
3+ years experience reviewing and analyzing data and documentation related to system quality.
3+ years experience authoring test scripts
2+ years experience working in an agile environment
2+ Experience creating test scripts for UAT
Active DHS or DoW Public Trust clearance
Strong experience working in an agile environment
Skilled at analyzing existing system documentation to summarize existing system functionality as it relates to the project.
Experience working across multiple projects.
Experience with ServiceNow CSM, ITSM, and App Engine
Has an active CSA
Professional Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proactive and highly communicative
Good understanding of basic system technologies as they relate to the project deliverables.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
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The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$81,499.00 - $138,549.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)