Manual Tester, QA Analyst

🕒 May 26

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🔧 QA Engineer (Quality Assurance)

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Ignite IT - Innovation & Technology

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51 - 200 employees

🏢 Enterprise

🔐 Security

🏛️ Government

Enterprise • Security • Government

Ignite IT is a company specializing in delivering breakthrough digital innovations to transform large federal agencies. Their services include Agile Development & Delivery, IT Modernization, Security & Risk Management, and Hyper Automation. With a focus on optimizing IT system performance, increasing delivery velocity, lowering costs, and improving product quality, Ignite IT works closely with federal agencies such as the Department of Health & Human Services, U. S. Customs & Border Protection, and others. Their hand-picked expert IT architects and engineers ensure agility, performance, velocity, and quality, using a proven enterprise Agile Development & Delivery model. Ignite IT is recognized for its commitment to innovation and long-term strategic growth, as well as being named as one of the best places to work.

📋 Description

• - Execute manual functional, integration, regression, and user acceptance testing for enterprise web applications and services • - Develop and maintain test cases, test scenarios, and test documentation based on business requirements and user stories • - Conduct exploratory and ad hoc testing to identify application defects, usability concerns, and edge-case issues • - Support recurring automated regression and environment validation test runs by reviewing results, documenting issues, and coordinating with development teams • - Perform API testing using Postman, including request/response validation and test data generation • - Validate backend system functionality and application data using SQL queries and database testing techniques • - Assist in developing and implementing quality control methodologies to ensure compliance with QA standards, guidelines, and procedures • - Participate in formal and informal reviews throughout the software development lifecycle • - Support basic Section 508 accessibility testing activities and document accessibility-related findings • - Track, document, and retest defects using Agile lifecycle and defect management tools • - Collaborate with Scrum teams during sprint planning, backlog refinement, standups, and release activities • - Support version control and configuration management activities using Git and GitLab • - Assist with test evidence collection and documentation required for audits, compliance reviews, and release approvals • - Communicate testing status, risks, and defect trends to project stakeholders and team leadership

🎯 Requirements

• - Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience • - U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance • - 4+ years of experience performing manual software testing in enterprise or government environments • - Experience with functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing methodologies • - Experience performing API testing using Postman or similar tools • - Experience writing and executing SQL queries for backend data validation and database testing • - Familiarity with Git, GitLab, or similar version control platforms • - Experience documenting defects, test results, and validation activities • - Knowledge of QA methodologies, test plans, test cycles, and software release processes • - Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments • - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills • - Excellent written and verbal communication skills • - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment • Preferred Qualifications • - Prior experience supporting DHS, CBP, or other federal government programs • - Familiarity with automated testing concepts and recurring regression test suites • - Experience with Jira, Confluence, or similar Agile management tools • - Understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and XML • - Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and release validation processes • - Exposure to Section 508 accessibility standards and testing practices • - Basic windows command-line knowledge or scripting experience is a plus

🏖️ Benefits

• - 401(k) • - 401(k) matching • - Dental insurance • - Flexible spending account • - Health insurance • - Life insurance • - Paid time off • - Professional development assistance • - Referral program • - Tuition reimbursement • - Vision insurance