Senior Test Engineer

Dev Technology Group, Inc.

. Review business requirements, user stories, and functional specifications to understand system behavior and acceptance criteria .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeAshburn • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $100,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in software quality assurance, including manual testing, test case development, and execution. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams and utilizing defect management tools to ensure software quality and compliance.

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Software Quality AssuranceTest Case DevelopmentJiraSQLAgile/Scrum

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Hard Skills

Manual TestingTest PlansTest ScenariosFunctional TestingRegression TestingIntegration TestingUser Acceptance TestingDatabase Validation TestingSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingSelf-Starter

Tools & Technologies

JiraAzure DevOps

Certifications & Qualifications

US CitizenshipGovernment Security Clearance (CBP Public Trust Final)

Industry Keywords

Web-Based ApplicationsEnterprise Software SolutionsData IntegrationContinuous ImprovementQuality Metrics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudSDLCSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review business requirements, user stories, and functional specifications to understand system behavior and acceptance criteria
Design, document, and execute detailed test cases, test scenarios, and test plans
Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on business and technical requirements
Perform functional, regression, integration, smoke, and user acceptance testing
Identify, document, track, prioritize, and verify software defects through resolution using Jira or similar tools
Collaborate with developers, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and stakeholders to reproduce and resolve issues and clarify requirements
Execute database and data validation testing using SQL queries where applicable
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, daily standups, and retrospectives
Maintain testing documentation, defect logs, and quality metrics
Validate application functionality, data accuracy, and system integrations
Support release testing, release validation, and post-deployment or production verification activities
Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, standards, and documentation
PeopleCare Management duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

US Citizenship Required
Ability to obtain the required government security clearance (CBP Public Trust Final)
5+ years of experience in software quality assurance and manual testing
Experience testing web-based applications and enterprise software solutions
Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC)
Experience creating and executing test cases, test scenarios, and test plans
Hands-on experience with Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar defect management tools
Ability to analyze requirements and identify testing gaps and risks
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter with excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
Preferred: Experience with SQL and database validation testing
Preferred: Familiarity with data integration
Preferred: Experience working within Agile/Scrum teams
Preferred: Experience supporting cloud-based applications and services

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous and flexible time-off policy
Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
Regular team and company social events including an annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
Company-wide community engagement support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts