Quality Assurance Test Engineer

Hendall•Rockville, MD

2d•$115,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Quality Assurance Test Engineer supports software development quality assurance activities throughout the development lifecycle. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional team members to validate business and technical requirements through structured testing and defect analysis. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, methodical, and comfortable working within sprint-based development environments to help deliver high-quality software with minimal defects.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in quality assurance and application testing
Working knowledge of at least one Section 508 compliance tools (JAWS preferably)
Experience testing Mobile Apps
Experience using JIRA Defect Management Tool
Demonstrated experience in creating and executing test scripts, and communicating results to management
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized and detail oriented
Flexible, versatile, and works well under pressure
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related IT field of equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

Experience performing backend database testing
Experience using automated test tools (Selenium, JMeter, Python Testing Frameworks) is a plus
Experience with Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)
Experience in software development

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the software development quality assurance team to support testing activities across the software development lifecycle
Review and analyze system and functional specifications to ensure clear understanding of testing requirements
Develop and contribute to effective test strategies, test plans, and test scenarios under the guidance of the QA lead
Execute test cases, both manual and automated as applicable, and analyze test results to identify defects and quality issues
Evaluate software functionality and behavior against defined specifications and acceptance criteria
Create and maintain detailed logs documenting test phases, test results, and identified defects
Report bugs, errors, and inconsistencies clearly and accurately to development teams using established tracking tools
Support troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts in collaboration with developers and QA leadership
Conduct post-release and post-implementation testing to validate fixes and ensure solution stability
Work closely with cross-functional teams to promote quality throughout the full software development lifecycle
Ensure testing activities and deliverables align with applicable accessibility standards and guidelines
Identify, document, and communicate quality risks or issues to the QA lead or project team in a timely manner
Produce and maintain QA documentation, including test management plans, test cases, and test reports, throughout the project lifecycle
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager in support of project objectives