Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester

Accenture Federal Services•Augusta, GA

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 covers software quality assurance across functionality, usability, system integration, performance, compatibility, and release readiness. The engineer will work with development teams, field personnel, customers, and technical support teams to evaluate and resolve issues, while helping ensure software and documentation comply with applicable standards. The role also includes designing and developing automated testing tools and frameworks, installing and configuring production-like test environments, and assessing testing tools and quality practices. An active TS/SCI clearance is required. The posted base pay range for specified states and the District of Columbia is $89,000–$170,200 USD.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Experience in DevOps and QA, or a strong background in software/hardware integration testing.
Expertise building secure CI/CD pipelines.
Python scripting experience.
Experience with automated security testing tools and container-based solutions such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience with advanced automation frameworks and secure DevSecOps environments.

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 test programs covering database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, bug retesting, and usability.
Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures; document procedures to ensure 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, schedules, and potential risks.
Plan testing schedules and strategies in line 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 established 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.