Senior Software Tester – DHS Suitability Required
Core
Senior Software Tester ensuring software applications meet quality, security, and accessibility standards for government systems.
Role type
Senior IC software tester (QA/Testing)
Builds
High-quality, user-focused software solutions
Domain
Government / Federal IT
Required skills
Software testing (functional, regression, integration, system, UAT, API, performance), Java, Spring MVC/Boot, .NET, C#, Python, JavaScript, SQL/NoSQL databases, RESTful APIs, microservices, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, Agile (Scrum/Kanban), automated testing tools (Postman, JUnit, PyTest, Jest), technical documentation, defect tracking, security standards (OWASP, Section 508, NIST), mentoring
Preferred skills
SSO, session management, complex permissions, ETL, AWS/Azure/GCP, DevSecOps, IaC, Scala/Http4s, AWS/Microsoft certifications
Technologies
Java, Spring, .NET, C#, Python, JavaScript, SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, REST, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, JIRA, Postman, JUnit, PyTest, Jest, AWS, Azure, GCP, React, Angular, Vue, Node.js, Scala
Responsibilities
Execute detailed test plans and test cases; validate software against requirements; identify and track defects; participate in the full SDLC; debug and resolve defects; write technical documentation; apply version control and CI/CD practices; ensure compliance with security and accessibility standards; contribute to architectural decisions; mentor junior staff; lead testing and QA discussions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
