Senior Test Engineer

Senior Manual Test Engineer, #1118

Clearance: US Citizenship Required. Ability to obtain the required government security clearance (CBP Public Trust Final).

This is a hybrid position with 1-2 days per week onsite in Ashburn, Virginia.

Software Quality Assurance • Functional Testing • Agile Delivery

A Role with Purpose and Impact

We are seeking a Senior Manual Tester to support the delivery of high-quality software solutions for our federal clients. This role plays a critical part in ensuring applications meet business requirements, performance expectations, and quality standards before release.

You will work closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, Developers, and stakeholders to identify defects early, validate functionality, and ensure reliable user experiences across multiple platforms and environments.

This role blends quality assurance expertise with analytical problem-solving. You will:

• Review business requirements, user stories, and functional specifications to understand system behavior and acceptance criteria.
• Design, document, and execute detailed test cases, test scenarios, and test plans.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, smoke, and user acceptance testing.
• Identify, document, track, and verify software defects using Jira or similar defect management tools.
• Collaborate with developers and business stakeholders to reproduce and resolve issues.
• Execute database and data validation testing using SQL queries where applicable.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Maintain comprehensive testing documentation, defect logs, and quality metrics.
• Support release validation and post-deployment verification activities.

Who Thrives Here

People who thrive in this role are naturally curious, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering high-quality software products. They:

• Have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Take ownership of quality throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Excel at identifying edge cases and potential risks before production release.
• Communicate findings clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Are comfortable working in Agile environments with changing priorities.
• Value accuracy, consistency, and thorough documentation.
• Can balance independent work with close collaboration across cross-functional teams.

The Opportunity

This role provides the opportunity to support mission-critical software initiatives while contributing to the delivery of reliable, user-focused solutions. You will work alongside experienced technical teams to improve application quality, enhance testing processes, and help drive successful software releases.

If you are motivated by problem-solving, quality assurance, and continuous improvement, this position offers both professional growth and meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and technical requirements.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, smoke, and user acceptance testing.
• Document, prioritize, and track defects through resolution.
• Validate application functionality, data accuracy, and system integrations.
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, and product teams to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Participate actively in Agile development processes.
• Support release testing and production validation activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and documentation.
• PeopleCare Management duties

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software quality assurance and manual testing.
• Experience testing web-based applications and enterprise software solutions.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC).
• Experience creating and executing test cases, test scenarios, and test plans.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar defect management tools.
• Ability to analyze requirements and identify testing gaps and risks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter with excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SQL and database validation testing.
• Familiarity with data integration.
• Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Experience supporting cloud-based applications and services.

#LI-Hybrid

"Our estimated salary range for this position is $100,000 - $125,000, this presented salary range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Offered salary is based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements as appropriate to the role. *Salary could fall outside of this range. "