Test Engineer, Associate

Lcg • Bethesda, MD

29d • $60,000 - $85,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

LCG is seeking a Test Engineer, Associate will support Client's ITAC by executing comprehensive quality assurance activities across the full software development lifecycle for custom-developed, COTS, and modernized applications. This role is responsible for designing and executing manual and automated test cases, validating functional and non-functional requirements, supporting Section 508 accessibility compliance, and integrating automated testing into ITAC's CI/CD pipelines. The Test Engineer will work closely with developers, DevOps, UI/UX, security, and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality, secure, accessible, and production-ready releases in alignment with ITAC standards, federal compliance mandates, and Agile/SAFe delivery practices.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of professional experience in software quality assurance within enterprise environments.
• 3+ years experience executing manual and automated testing across web and API-based applications.
• 2+ years experience with API testing and automation frameworks .
• 2+ years experience supporting Agile or SAFe delivery teams .
• Technical Skills (Required)
• Test Management & Automation: Subject7
• Defect & Backlog Tracking: Jira
• API Testing: Postman, SoapUI Pro
• Test Automation Frameworks: Jest
• CI/CD Integration: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and related pipeline tools
• SDLC Artifacts: Test plans, test cases, test scripts, test results documentation
• Bachelor's degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent professional experience).

Nice To Haves

• NIH Experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a federal or regulated environment supporting compliance testing (508, security, audit) is strongly preferred.
• Automation testing certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Certified Test Automation Engineer)
• Section 508 or accessibility testing certifications (nice to have)

Responsibilities

• Test Planning & Test Case Development Develop, document, and maintain manual and automated test cases/scripts covering functional, regression, integration, smoke, and non-functional testing scenarios.
• Create test cases aligned with user stories, acceptance criteria, and Definition of Done (DoD) documented in Jira.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects to support auditability and release readiness.
• Test Execution & Validation Execute functional, regression, and smoke testing across development, test, staging, and pre-production environments.
• Validate bug fixes, enhancements, and modernization changes to ensure no regression to existing functionality.
• Support load and performance testing activities as needed, coordinating with developers and database teams to identify bottlenecks and validate remediation.
• Execute API testing using Postman and SoapUI Pro , validating request/response structures, data integrity, error handling, and performance.
• Test Automation & CI/CD Integration Design and implement automated test scripts using Subject7 , Jest , and approved ITAC automation frameworks.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions), supporting continuous testing and faster feedback cycles.
• Maintain automated test artifacts and ensure they are reusable, maintainable, and aligned with evolving application functionality.
• Section 508 & Accessibility Testing Support Section 508 accessibility testing , generating required testing evidence and artifacts for compliance reporting.
• Execute automated and manual accessibility checks using ITAC-approved tools and techniques, collaborating with UI/UX and 508 SMEs.
• Assist in producing test evidence to support VPATs, annual 508 reports, and release-specific compliance deliverables .
• Defect Management & Test Artifacts Log, track, and manage defects in Jira , ensuring clear reproduction steps, severity classification, and traceability to requirements.
• Maintain test artifacts, test data, and test results in ITAC-approved repositories (e.g., SharePoint).
• Participate in root cause analysis for recurring defects and contribute to continuous improvement of test processes.
• Agile & SDLC Participation Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives .
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and assist business users with test execution and validation.
• Contribute to Test Plans, Test Data, and Test Results deliverables required per Program Increment and release.

Benefits

• LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level