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Quality Assurance Engineer/Tester

Scientific Research Corporation North Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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Posted Feb 20, 2026Apply by Feb 20, 2027

Role & seniority: Quality Assurance Engineer / Tester (senior-leaning; eight+ years preferred)

Stack/tools: SaaS/Cloud environments; Salesforce applications (a plus); test automation tools and frameworks; defect tracking (Jira); knowledge of SaaS architecture, metadata, and deployment; collaboration with developers, DevOps, and project managers

Top 3 responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and test cases for SaaS platforms

  • Apply testing methodologies to validate functionality, performance, and security; conduct rigorous testing across environments

  • Utilize test automation tools, track and report defects, and drive issue resolution with cross-functional teams

Must-have skills

  • Software quality assurance experience; Salesforce experience a plus

  • Proficiency with testing tools/automation frameworks; Jira or equivalent defect tracking

  • Strong understanding of SaaS architecture, metadata, and deployment processes

  • Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills; ability to work in secure, fast-paced, collaborative environments

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience testing DoD or federal government platforms

  • Salesforce certifications (Admin, Platform App Builder, QA-focused)

  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies and DevOps practices

Location & work type

  • Location: not specified

  • Work type: contract role for U.S. government projects; U.S. citizenship required and eligibility for SECRET-level security cle

Full Description

Description Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Quality Assurance Engineer / Tester to support multiple Department of War (DoW) projects. As part of the Cloud Service Integration Team (CSIT), this role is essential to ensuring the quality, functionality, and performance of mission-critical applications for DoW clients. The Quality Assurance Engineer/Tester will bring expertise in testing methodologies, automation tools, and defect tracking systems, and will play a key role in maintaining the reliability and integrity of secure cloud-based solutions.

Job Duties

  • Developing and executing comprehensive test plans and test cases for SaaS platforms
  • Applying testing methodologies to validate functionality, performance, and security
  • Utilizing test automation tools and frameworks to streamline regression and functional testing
  • Tracking, documenting, and reporting defects using industry-standard defect tracking systems
  • Collaborating with developers, DevOps engineers, and project managers to ensure timely resolution of issues
  • Conducting rigorous testing across multiple environments to support release cycles and ensure system stability
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  • Requirements
  • Experience in software quality assurance, with experience on Salesforce applications a plus
  • Proficiency in testing tools and automation frameworks
  • Experience with defect tracking systems such as Jira
  • Strong understanding of Software-as-a-Service architecture, metadata, and deployment processes
  • Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills
  • Ability to work in a secure, fast-paced, and collaborative environment
  • Desired Skills
  • Experience in testing DoD or federal government platforms
  • Salesforce certifications (Administrator, Platform App Builder, or QA-focused credentials), a plus
  • Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices
  • Eight plus years preferred
  • Clearance Information
  • SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND ELIGIBILITY FOR A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL
  • Travel Requirements
  • None
  • About Us
  • Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.
  • SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals starting at 10 days of vacation and 5 days of sick leave annually, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
  • EEO
  • Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.
  • Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact jobs@scires.com for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Testing MethodologiesAutomation ToolsDefect Tracking SystemsTest PlansTest CasesSaaS PlatformsFunctionality ValidationPerformance TestingSecurity TestingTest Automation FrameworksRegression TestingJiraSoftware-as-a-Service ArchitectureMetadataDeployment ProcessesAnalytical Skillsmulti-location

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