DOW Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester

Alexandria, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

cFocus Software seeks a Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester to join our program supporting the Department of Defense (DoD). This position is remote. This position requires the ability a Public Trust clearance.
Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5 years of experience performing software testing and quality assurance for enterprise systems.
Experience testing web-based database-driven applications.
Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies tools and best practices.
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and automated testing tools.
Experience supporting UAT and working directly with end users.
Knowledge of DoD or federal IT environments preferred.
Strong analytical documentation and communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD CAC and required background investigation

Duties:

Develop execute and maintain test plans test cases and test scripts for DSAID applications.
Perform functional regression integration system and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Validate system enhancements defect fixes and configuration changes prior to release.
Support Agile development by participating in sprint planning backlog refinement reviews and retrospectives.
Execute manual and automated tests within CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.
Identify document track and retest software defects using approved defect tracking tools.
Ensure testing activities align with DMDC SDLC quality assurance and configuration management processes.
Support data validation interface testing and reporting accuracy verification.
Verify compliance with cybersecurity RMF STIG Privacy Act and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
Collaborate with developers systems analysts database staff and cybersecurity engineers to resolve defects.
Support performance load and stress testing as required.
Develop and maintain QA documentation test reports and metrics.
Support release readiness reviews and production deployments.
Assist with operational issue analysis and post-release validation activities

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5 years of experience performing software testing and quality assurance for enterprise systems.
Experience testing web-based database-driven applications.
Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies tools and best practices.
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and automated testing tools.
Experience supporting UAT and working directly with end users.
Knowledge of DoD or federal IT environments preferred.
Strong analytical documentation and communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD CAC and required background investigation

Duties:

Develop execute and maintain test plans test cases and test scripts for DSAID applications.
Perform functional regression integration system and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Validate system enhancements defect fixes and configuration changes prior to release.
Support Agile development by participating in sprint planning backlog refinement reviews and retrospectives.
Execute manual and automated tests within CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.
Identify document track and retest software defects using approved defect tracking tools.
Ensure testing activities align with DMDC SDLC quality assurance and configuration management processes.
Support data validation interface testing and reporting accuracy verification.
Verify compliance with cybersecurity RMF STIG Privacy Act and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
Collaborate with developers systems analysts database staff and cybersecurity engineers to resolve defects.
Support performance load and stress testing as required.
Develop and maintain QA documentation test reports and metrics.
Support release readiness reviews and production deployments.
Assist with operational issue analysis and post-release validation activities