Tester, QA Engineer

Job Description:

• Support Koniag Technology Solutions and its government customer on a Federal client business and IT modernization project
• Ensure every sprint's deliverables meet USDA quality, security, accessibility, and performance standards
• Use automated and manual testing approaches to validate the ERAS Platform before each release
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for each sprint
• Verify minimum 90% automated test code coverage for delivered code
• Conduct accessibility testing using Accessibility Insights and the DHS Trusted Tester process to meet WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA standards
• Perform static and dynamic security testing using Snyk, npm audit, and OWASP ZAP
• Validate API response times and page-render performance
• Conduct performance and load testing to support 99.99% system availability during business hours
• Document and report defects, including false positives from security scans
• Support User Acceptance Testing at the six-month MVP milestone
• Validate Section 508 compliance and assist with Accessibility Conformance Reports
• Ensure zero linting errors and warnings per MDN Web Developer Guides
• Maintain testing records and documentation supporting USDA's Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a Public Trust
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field required, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of software quality assurance and testing experience
• At least 2 years supporting federal government IT projects
• Experience developing and executing test plans, test cases, and test scripts in an agile sprint-based environment
• Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks and achieving high levels of code test coverage
• Experience conducting accessibility testing against WCAG 2.1 Level A and AA standards using Accessibility Insights or equivalent
• Experience performing security testing using OWASP ZAP, Snyk, npm audit, or similar tools
• Experience with performance and load testing tools such as Google Lighthouse, JMeter, or equivalent
• Familiarity with defect tracking and test management tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar
• Experience with automated and manual software testing in an agile environment
• Proficiency with Accessibility Insights and the DHS Trusted Tester process
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1, Section 508, and federal accessibility standards
• Strong documentation and defect tracking skills
• Experience on federal IT projects preferred
• Experience supporting or participating in federal User Acceptance Testing strongly preferred
• Knowledge of the USDA Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan process or similar federal quality oversight frameworks is a plus
• ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level or Advanced Level strongly preferred
• DHS Trusted Tester Certification highly preferred
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent is a plus

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition reimbursement
• Remote work