Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester

The role

The Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester will develop and execute software test plans to identify defects and determine root causes. This role involves designing test scenarios, automating testing tools, and collaborating with development teams to ensure software quality.

What you will do

• Identify, analyze, and document issues related to program functionality, outputs, user interfaces, or content.
• Document software defects using bug-tracking systems and report findings to software developers.
• Develop testing programs for database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, bug retesting, and usability.
• Design test plans, test scenarios, scripts, and procedures.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to development teams regarding software usability and functionality.
• Install, maintain, and utilize software testing tools and programs.
• Test system modifications and enhancements prior to implementation.
• Create and maintain databases of known test defects and issues.
• Develop or define standards, methodologies, and procedures for evaluating product quality and release readiness.
• Monitor defect resolution efforts and track testing outcomes and improvements.

Required qualifications

• An active TS/SCI is required
• Experience in DevOps and QA
• Strong background in software/hardware integration testing
• Expertise in building secure CI/CD pipelines
• Python scripting
• Automated security testing tools
• Container-based solutions (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with advanced automation frameworks and secure DevSecOps environments

Benefits

• Hands-on experience
• Certifications
• Industry training

Before you apply

• An active TS/SCI is required
• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
• Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that helps the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people pursue technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.