Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester

Nightwing•Sterling, VA

1d•$99,000 - $206,000

About The Position

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Nightwing is seeking a detail-driven Manual Test Engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality software. In this role, you will work closely with the Test Lead, Software Developers, and other Quality Assurance professionals to ensure our applications are reliable, intuitive, and ready for real-world use. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with a keen sense of ownership, comfortable working in a fast-paced agile environment, and has a collaborative mindset with a passion for quality and continuous improvement.

Requirements

TS/SCI with Polygraph Required Day 1

Nice To Haves

Detail-oriented with a keen sense of ownership
Comfortable working in a fast-paced agile environment
Collaborative mindset with a passion for quality and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on product requirements and technical specifications.
Analyze product features, design test parameters, create customized quality checks, and write test reports documenting actual test results.
Perform hands-on manual and exploratory testing for all software releases.
Identify, document, and drive resolution of defects and perform root-cause analysis for recurring issues.
Participate in regression testing to confirm fixes and prevent reintroducing issues.