Test Engineer

Accenture Federal Services•Lorton, VA

38d•$86,400 - $176,200•Onsite

About The Position

At Accenture Federal Services, our mission is to help the US federal government strengthen the nation, enhance public safety, and improve lives through technology and ingenuity. We are a technology company within global Accenture, recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work. We foster a collaborative and supportive community where employees are empowered to grow, learn, and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, and industry training. Join us to drive positive, lasting change for government missions.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a related technical field, including at least 3 years in systems administration with a focus on Windows Server technologies
Experience with Microsoft Azure (AZ‑104 certification or equivalent knowledge)
Experience with Windows Server technologies including Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy, and PowerShell
Experience working within small technical teams with increasing levels of responsibility
Ability to support Microsoft Information Request SAF/AQ Project Order requirements
DOD 8570 IAT Level II (or higher) certification required upon start
A valid US passport
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with test automation tools such as Cucumber, Watir, TestComplete, or LoginEnterprise
Working knowledge of testing frameworks including Cypress, Jasmine, Selenium, or Pester
Experience authoring test cases and documenting test results
Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and software testing processes
Understanding of all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Experience with CI/CD processes and version control systems (GitHub, Azure DevOps)

Responsibilities

Perform test events including System Integration & Dry Run (SIDR), System Integration Test (SIT), User Acceptance Test (UAT), Site Validation Test, and Mission Acceptance Test.
Conduct formal test reviews such as Test Readiness Reviews and Post‑Test Reviews.
Execute test strategy activities including Requirements Verification & System Validation, Customer Requirements Validation, Test Case Development, Test Incident Identification & Management, Test Incident Reporting (TIR), and Test Metrics Management.
Compile or develop manual and/or automated test cases for the Test Plan.
Identify, document, and prioritize defects in alignment with Test Lead guidance.
Execute tests in accordance with the approved Test Plan.
Prepare and deliver regular test status updates to the Test Lead.
Input test results into applicable test management tools and track execution progress.
Evaluate testing software/tools and recommend alternative solutions as needed.