Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Dunhill Professional Search & Government Solutions is seeking a junior Software Tester / QA Engineer to support a large-scale federal contract for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The role executes functional, integration, regression, performance, and basic security testing; maintains test artifacts; supports automation and test environments; tracks defects; and reports quality status to stakeholders.
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
Skills
- 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
- 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
Benefits
- Fully remote, with the employee located within 50 miles of Washington, DC or San Antonio, TX
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