Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester

Accenture Federal Services•Augusta, GA

1d•$89,000 - $170,200

About The Position

Accenture Federal Services is seeking a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester to develop and execute software test plans, identify software defects, and determine their root causes. The role involves designing and carrying out manual and automated testing, supporting secure DevSecOps practices, and working with development teams, field personnel, and customers to improve software quality, functionality, security, and release readiness. The position also covers test planning and documentation, defect tracking and resolution monitoring, compatibility and performance testing, production-like test environment setup, initial debugging, review of software documentation, and analysis of test results. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance. The stated base pay range for specified locations is $89,000–$170,200 USD; compensation varies based on factors including location, skills, and experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a variety of benefits, with details available through the company’s benefits information.

Requirements

Experience in DevOps and quality assurance, with a strong background in software/hardware integration testing.
Expertise in building secure CI/CD pipelines, Python scripting, automated security testing tools, and container-based solutions such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with advanced automation frameworks and secure DevSecOps environments.
An active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Applicants must have US work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Identify, analyze, and document issues involving program functionality, outputs, user interfaces, or content.
Record software defects in bug-tracking systems and report findings to software developers.
Develop testing programs covering database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, bug retesting, and usability.
Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures, and document procedures for repeatability and compliance with applicable standards.
Provide development teams with feedback and recommendations on software usability and functionality.
Install, maintain, and use software testing tools and programs.
Test system modifications and enhancements before implementation.
Create and maintain databases of known test defects and issues.
Develop or define standards, methodologies, and procedures for evaluating product quality and release readiness.
Monitor defect resolution and track testing outcomes and improvements.
Participate in product design reviews and provide input on functional requirements, system designs, project schedules, and potential risks.
Plan testing schedules and strategies in alignment with project scope, milestones, and delivery timelines.
Monitor program performance to support efficient and reliable operation.
Conduct software compatibility testing across applications, hardware platforms, operating systems, and network environments.
Investigate customer-reported issues escalated by technical support teams.
Review software documentation for technical accuracy, completeness, compliance, and risk mitigation; identify deviations from standards and recommend corrective actions.
Perform initial debugging by reviewing configuration files, system logs, and source code to identify root causes.
Design and develop automated testing tools and frameworks.
Install and configure test environments that replicate production systems to evaluate software performance and behavior.
Collaborate with field personnel and customers to evaluate, diagnose, and resolve technical issues.
Analyze historical test results to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Evaluate and recommend software tools for testing, defect tracking, and quality assurance.
Modify existing software to correct defects, adapt to new hardware environments, and improve performance.
Store, retrieve, and analyze data to assess system capabilities, performance, and requirements.