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Senior Quality Assurance Tester at ICF - QATestingJobs.com
Senior Quality Assurance Tester
ICF • Virginia, United States
remotefull-time
Salary: $81,499 - $138,549 / year
Posted Feb 22, 2026
Role & seniority: Senior Quality Assurance Tester (QA Tester); federal contract–contingent on award.
Stack/tools: Agile SDLC; test scripting; defect tracking; pass/fail documentation; coordination with stakeholders via phone, web conferencing, MS Teams. Experience with software QA plans and audits; familiarity with systems and federal HR tools (e.g., Workday) preferred.
Top 3 responsibilities
Develop and execute end-to-end test scripts for all user stories; document clear pass/fail results and defect details with replication steps.
Recommend QA processes, standards, and continuous improvement; collaborate with developers to review findings and validate resolutions.
Participate in Agile ceremonies; ensure testing completes within each sprint; pre-sprint readiness to understand functionality.
Must-have skills
6+ years of QA experience; 3+ years validating product backlog items with documentation
Proficiency in Agile methodologies and time management; strong written/verbal communication
Ability to obtain DHS Public Trust clearance; US citizenship and US residency; work performed in the United States
Experience drafting test scripts and conducting system quality audits; ability to navigate applications for full validation
Nice-to-haves
Experience with Workday; federal HR systems; multiple projects; leading QA activities and compliance
Prior autonomous QA lead role;Experience in creating UAT test scripts; strong data/documentatio
Full Description
Description
Please note: This role is contingent upon a contract award. While it is not an immediate opening, we are actively conducting interviews and extending offers in anticipation of the award.
The Senior Quality Assurance Tester (QA Tester) is responsible for crafting thorough and comprehensive test scripts to ensure the highest standards of quality are met on every user story. The Senior QA tester will provide recommendations on QA best practices, create test scripts, provide detailed testing results, and work with the development team to explain results.
The Senior QA tester must be proficient in agile methodologies and time management to ensure testing completion within each sprint.
This position will be working directly with stakeholders and the technical team, and must be able to communicate effectively via phone, web conferencing, and MS Teams. The QA tester must provide detailed pass/fail documentation for all work products, must be able to navigate the application easily, and must ensure understanding of end state functionality prior to work entering a sprint.
Job Location: Remote within the U.S.
What you will be doing
Develop and execute detailed, end‑to‑end test scripts for all user stories and project components
Provide recommendations on QA processes, standards, and continuous improvement
Document and communicate clear pass/fail results, including defect details and replication steps
Collaborate with developers to review findings, discuss issues, and validate resolutions
Participate effectively in Agile ceremonies, ensuring all testing is completed within each sprint
Work directly with stakeholders and technical teams to understand requirements and expected system behavior
Navigate applications and systems efficiently to ensure full validation of intended functionality
Contribute to pre‑sprint readiness by confirming understanding of functionality before development begins
Basic Qualifications
US Citizenship is required (required by the federal government for this position).
Must be able to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance.
MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply.
6+ Years experience in quality assurance testing
3+ years experience testing all product backlog items (stories and tasks) and providing pass/fail documentation for each product backlog item
Desired Qualifications
3+ Years experience in developing and implementing project Software Quality Assurance Plans that conforms to the requirements of the contract.
3+ years experience working autonomously as the lead for all activities involving quality assurance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
3+ years experience conducting regular system quality audits
3+ years experience reviewing and analyzing data and documentation related to system quality.
3+ years experience authoring test scripts
2+ years experience working in an agile environment
2+ Experience creating test scripts for UAT
Active DHS or DoW Public Trust clearance
Strong experience working in an agile environment
Skilled at analyzing existing system documentation to summarize existing system functionality as it relates to the project.
Experience working across multiple projects.
Experience with Workday
Experience working on Federal HR systems
Professional Skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proactive and highly communicative
Good understanding of basic system technologies as they relate to the project deliverables.
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Working at ICF
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