QA Engineer

Dynanet Corporation•Falls Church, VA

just now•Hybrid

About The Position

The QA Engineer will serve as a verifier responsible for functional testing and usability validation across Federal DoD healthcare data governance systems. This role ensures quality assurance throughout enterprise data catalog development, metadata management processes, and self-service portal implementations by conducting comprehensive testing and validation activities.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in quality assurance, software testing, or system validation
3+ years of experience with functional testing methodologies and test case development
Experience with both manual and automated testing approaches across web-based applications
Ability to translate technical knowledge into strategic recommendations
Knowledge of usability testing principles and user experience validation methods
Proficiency in test planning, execution, and defect tracking processes
Understanding of Federal system testing requirements and compliance validation
Experience with testing enterprise applications and data management systems
Possess Strong written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with an ability to prioritize, balance, and effectively advance multiple competing priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Ability to interact in a professional and collaborative manner with fellow Dynanet Teammates and the clients, and business partners that we work with
Ability and desire to challenge and educate yourself to support and advance IT services delivery in the Federal agencies we serve
Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills
Respond to team member and client requests via email, MS teams, or other communication means during core business hours
Active listening skills to understand clients' needs, and collaboration skills to work with other developers and designers
BA in information technology, computer science, software engineering, or related field (MA preferred)
Active DoD High-Risk Public Trust designation (Active DoD security clearance preferred)

Nice To Haves

7+ years of experience in quality assurance or software testing
5+ years of experience with enterprise application testing and validation processes
Ability to engage with various stakeholders verbally and in writing
Experience with Federal DoD healthcare system testing and validation requirements
Knowledge of data catalog platform testing and metadata management system validation
Understanding of automated testing tools and continuous integration testing practices
Experience with API testing and integration validation methodologies
Technical certification(s) in compliance with DoD Directive 8140 (CompTIA Sec+, CISSP, CISM, CEH, etc.) is preferred
Testing certifications are preferred (ISTQB, CSTE, Agile Testing certifications, etc.)

Responsibilities

Execute comprehensive functional testing of enterprise data catalog systems including metadata ingestion, search capabilities, and data discovery workflows
Perform usability validation testing across persona-specific interfaces ensuring data stewards, analysts, and governance users can effectively navigate and utilize system capabilities
Conduct testing of automated metadata harvesting processes validating extraction accuracy, completeness, and quality against established standards
Execute validation testing of governance workflows including metadata creation, review, approval, and publication processes
Perform quality assurance testing of interim centralized repositories ensuring secure storage, access controls, and workflow functionality
Test federated catalog integration capabilities including metadata exchange, synchronization processes, and external system connectivity
Validate Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool integration ensuring generated documentation meets quality standards and compliance requirements
Execute regression testing ensuring system updates and enhancements maintain existing functionality and performance
Conduct cross-browser and cross-platform testing for self-service portal capabilities and user interface functionality
Document test results, defect tracking, and validation findings with clear recommendations for issue resolution