Remote Mid-level Quality Assurance Engineer

Description:

• CTEC is a leading technology firm providing modernization, digital transformation, and application development services to the U.S. Federal Government.
• The company is headquartered in McLean, VA, with over 300 team members working on mission-critical systems for agencies like the Department of Homeland Security and the Internal Revenue Service.
• CTEC is seeking to hire a Mid-level Quality Assurance Engineer to join their team.
• The role involves developing, documenting, and executing manual and automated test cases to validate software functionality and data accuracy.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with business analysts and development teams to ensure appropriate test coverage, managing defects using tools like Azure DevOps, and creating automated test scripts.
• The engineer will perform accessibility compliance testing and assist in performance and integration testing activities.
• The position requires generating test reports and communicating testing status to project teams and stakeholders.
• Participation in Agile/Scrum ceremonies is expected to support continuous delivery.
• The engineer will contribute to improving QA processes and works under moderate supervision.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have at least three to five years of experience in software quality assurance, testing, or related roles.
• Experience in developing and executing manual and automated test cases is required.
• Familiarity with test automation frameworks and tools such as Selenium, JUnit, or TestNG is necessary.
• Proficiency in using Azure DevOps for test case management and defect tracking is essential.
• Candidates should be familiar with SDLC methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall.
• Experience in performing Section 508/accessibility compliance testing using relevant tools is required.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills are necessary.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including developers and project managers, is important.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related discipline is preferred, though equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Benefits:

• CTEC offers paid vacation and sick leave to its employees.
• Health insurance coverage is provided as part of the benefits package.
• The company supports career training for professional development.
• Performance bonus programs are available to reward employee contributions.
• A 401K contribution with employer match is offered to help employees save for retirement.
• Employees enjoy 11 Federal Holidays throughout the year.