Software Quality Engineer

QualityWorks Consulting Group, LLC

. Execute functional, regression, integration, API, and exploratory testing .

Posted 10/16/2026contractRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in software testing methodologies, including functional, regression, integration, API, and exploratory testing, while ensuring compliance with government security and data-handling requirements. Proficient in utilizing automation frameworks and defect-tracking tools to enhance testing practices and maintain documentation traceability.

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Functional TestingRegression TestingAPI TestingSelenium Automation FrameworkAgile/Scrum Methodology

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Hard Skills

Integration TestingExploratory TestingTest DocumentationDefect TrackingTest Coverage AnalysisTest Case ValidationApplication Workflow ValidationBrowser Compatibility TestingAutomated Test Result EvaluationRequirements Interpretation

Soft Skills

CollaborationIndependent WorkClear Documentation

Tools & Technologies

SeleniumPlaywrightCypressJiraBrowser Developer Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Public Trust DeterminationCybersecurity TrainingInformation Assurance Training

Industry Keywords

Government SecurityData Handling RequirementsAccess ControlSensitive Information ComplianceDoD Information Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityCypressSelenium

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute functional, regression, integration, API, and exploratory testing
Validate AI-generated test cases and autonomous test execution results
Identify false positives, false negatives, defects, and test coverage gaps
Investigate failures using browser developer tools, logs, network requests, and API responses
Validate application workflows, business rules, integrations, and browser compatibility
Document defects, track remediation, and verify fixes through retesting
Maintain test documentation and traceability between requirements, tests, results, and defects
Follow established automation frameworks, testing standards, and runbooks
Collaborate with developers, technical leadership, and client stakeholders to clarify requirements and improve testing practices
Follow government security, access-control, and data-handling requirements, including protecting GFI and CUI where applicable
Determine whether autonomous agents tested the correct functionality, interpreted requirements correctly, identified legitimate risks, and generated sufficient evidence for technical and release decisions
Maintain security, traceability, and accountability in a government technology environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
3–5 years of software testing, QA, or quality engineering experience
Experience with functional, regression, integration, API, and exploratory testing
Familiarity with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, or Cypress
Experience evaluating automated test results and distinguishing application defects from test, data, or environment issues
Ability to interpret requirements, investigate application behavior, and document defects clearly
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum, Jira or similar defect-tracking tools, and cross-browser testing
Ability to work independently while following established testing standards and escalating architecture-level decisions appropriately
Must be a U.S. Person and able to complete required government background/vetting documentation, including SAAR-N, DD-2875, or applicable Public Trust processes, and security training within required timelines
Must be based in the United States
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must be able to successfully complete the required background investigation and adjudication
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain the required Public Trust determination
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain access to applicable DoD/government information systems
Must complete required cybersecurity, information assurance, privacy, and security-awareness training
Must comply with government and organizational rules governing system access, credentials, sensitive information, and acceptable use
Must maintain continued eligibility for government system access when required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary commensurate with competence and experience
Referral bonus in accordance with existing referral programme
Collaborative team environment supported by AI