Jr Software Tester / QA Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Execute functional, regression, integration, and system testing using established QA methodologies and test plans.
• Develop, write, and maintain test cases, test scripts, and traceability matrices aligned with requirements.
• Identify, log, and track defects using tools such as Jira or similar issue-tracking platforms.
• Support development of automated test scripts using frameworks like Selenium or similar tools.
• Participate in test environment setup, test data preparation, and configuration management.
• Assist with performance and basic security testing to validate system resilience and non-functional requirements.
• Collaborate with developers to improve code testability and resolve defects efficiently.
• Produce test reports and metrics that communicate quality status and risk to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems) or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1 - 3 years of experience in software testing or QA roles, with foundational knowledge of test methodologies.
• Ability to design, implement, and report on comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools and basic scripting or automation concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with standard office tools.
• Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Candidates should have A+, Network+, or Security+ certification in order to meet DoD 8140 compliance standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with automated testing tools and scripting languages.
• Knowledge of Agile or DevOps development environments and workflows.
• ISTQB Foundation Level or similar QA certification.
• Experience testing mission-critical systems in enterprise or federal IT settings.