Mid QA Tester

Potawatomi Federal Solutions•Rockville, MD

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Command Cyber Solutions (CCS) is seeking a Mid QA Tester to support the development, testing, and delivery of mission-critical applications for the USDA. The role performs manual and automated testing, validates system functionality and performance, identifies and tracks defects, and helps ensure software solutions meet quality, compliance, and user requirements. The position involves testing web-based and cloud-hosted applications in an Agile development environment. The tester develops and executes test plans, test cases, and scripts based on user stories and requirements; reports defects and coordinates with developers to resolve them; and verifies that features and updates meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. The role also includes familiarity with testing AI-powered applications and validating machine-learning model outputs, including data quality, bias detection, and integration of AI components into broader systems. CCS describes its environment as professional, collaborative, and growth-oriented, with opportunities to contribute to federal initiatives and access professional development, mentorship, continued learning, and flexible work arrangements. The position is based in Rockville, Maryland, with two required office days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Business, or a related field.
1–3 years of experience in manual testing of web-based applications.
Experience creating and executing test cases, reporting defects, and verifying fixes.
Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance standards in a federal or similar setting.
Experience testing large-scale databases and cloud-based systems.
Hands-on experience with Git workflows for source control and team collaboration.
Knowledge of software quality assurance principles, methodologies, and best practices throughout the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Proficiency in manual testing techniques, including test planning, test case development, test execution, and defect management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently while contributing to a team environment.
Knowledge of Agile software development methodologies and participation in Agile ceremonies and testing activities.

Nice To Haves

Experience with jQuery and TypeScript.
Familiarity with AI-powered applications.

Responsibilities

Perform manual and automated testing to ensure functionality, performance, and security.
Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on user stories and requirements.
Report and track defects, and work with developers to ensure timely resolution.
Verify that new features and updates meet quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements.
Test AI-powered applications and validate machine-learning model outputs, including data quality, bias detection, and integration of AI components into broader systems.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans.
Dental coverage.
Group life insurance and options for supplemental life insurance.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Employee assistance programs.
Identity theft protection.
Competitive 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions.
Professional development programs, mentorship, and continued learning opportunities.
Flexible work arrangements.