Role & seniority: Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester (mid-to-senior level) for DoD program; remote work; requires ability to obtain Public Trust clearance (and DoD CAC).

Stack/tools: Web-based, database-driven applications; Agile; DevSecOps pipelines; CI/CD; automated testing tools; defect tracking; DMDC SDLC; RMF/STIG compliance; accessibility (Section 508).

Top 3 responsibilities

Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, cases, and scripts; perform functional, regression, integration, system, and UAT testing.
Validate enhancements, defect fixes, configurations; execute manual and automated tests in CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.
Ensure QA activities align with DMDC SDLC, perform data/interface testing, release readiness, and post-release validation; collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve defects.

Must-have skills

5+ years software testing/QA for enterprise systems; testing web/database apps; strong QA methodologies and tools; Agile experience.
Familiarity with DevSecOps, automated testing tools; UAT support; excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to obtain/maintain DoD CAC and background investigation; DoD/federal IT environment knowledge preferred.

Nice-to-haves

Experience with cybersecurity, RMF, STIG, Privacy Act, and Section 508; data validation, performance/load testing; stakeholder engagement with end users.
Location & work type: Remote; DoD program; public trust cleara

Full Description

cFocus Software seeks a Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester to join our program supporting the Department of Defense (DoD). This position is remote. This position requires the ability a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
5+ years of experience performing software testing and quality assurance for enterprise systems.
Experience testing web-based, database-driven applications.
Strong knowledge of software testing methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Familiarity with DevSecOps pipelines and automated testing tools.
Experience supporting UAT and working directly with end users.
Knowledge of DoD or federal IT environments preferred.
Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD CAC and required background investigation

Duties

Develop, execute, and maintain test plans, test cases, and test scripts for DSAID applications.
Perform functional, regression, integration, system, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
Validate system enhancements, defect fixes, and configuration changes prior to release.
Support Agile development by participating in sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
Execute manual and automated tests within CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.
Identify, document, track, and retest software defects using approved defect tracking tools.
Ensure testing activities align with DMDC SDLC, quality assurance, and configuration management processes.
Support data validation, interface testing, and reporting accuracy verification.
Verify compliance with cybersecurity, RMF, STIG, Privacy Act, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
Collaborate with developers, systems analysts, database staff, and cybersecurity engineers to resolve defects.
Support performance, load, and stress testing as required.
Develop and maintain QA documentation, test reports, and metrics.
Support release readiness reviews and production deployments.
Assist with operational issue analysis and post-release validation activities

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