Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester
About The Position
Ardent Principles is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester to elevate quality across modern, cloud-driven systems. The role designs and builds automation frameworks, writes and executes robust test scripts, and performs automated and manual testing across functional, regression, and integration workflows. It involves hands-on use of Selenium, Cypress, and other automation tools while supporting applications built with AWS, Kubernetes, Java, SpringBoot, and Angular. The position is full-time and onsite in Chantilly, Virginia, with consultants expected to work onsite during core hours. An active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph is required. Ardent Principles provides services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, and IT program management. The company describes its workplace as committed to excellence, integrity, and mission-focused impact, and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph.
- Proficiency with automation tools such as Selenium and Cypress.
- Strong experience in software testing, including writing and executing test automation scripts.
- Ability to build test automation frameworks.
- Experience working with AWS, Kubernetes, Java, SpringBoot, and Angular.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Familiarity with JIRA and agile development practices.
- Ability to prepare test cases, test scripts, and test data.
- Experience with manual functional, regression, and integration testing.
- Knowledge of accessibility testing standards and practices.
- B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Availability to work onsite in Chantilly, Virginia, during core hours.
Responsibilities
- Design and build test automation frameworks.
- Write and execute test automation scripts.
- Perform automated and manual functional, regression, and integration testing.
- Prepare test cases, test scripts, and test data.
- Contribute to testing applications built with AWS, Kubernetes, Java, SpringBoot, and Angular.
- Apply accessibility testing standards and practices.
- Collaborate using JIRA and agile development practices.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off.
- Dedicated training budget for continuous learning and professional development.
- 100% employer-covered family vision, dental, and health insurance.
- 100% employer-covered life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with a 6% employer match and 100% vesting from day one.
- 11 paid government holidays.
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance.
