Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer And Tester

Accenture Federal Services

Augusta

$89,000 Senior-level

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

AFS is searching for a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester to develop and execute software test plans to identify software defects and determine their root causes.

Responsibilities

Identify, analyze, and document issues related to program functionality, outputs, user interfaces, or content.
Document software defects using bug-tracking systems and report findings to software developers.
Develop testing programs that address database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, bug retesting, and usability.
Design test plans, test scenarios, scripts, and procedures. Document test procedures to ensure repeatability and compliance with applicable standards.
Provide feedback and recommendations to development teams regarding software usability and functionality. Install, maintain, and utilize software testing tools and programs.
Test system modifications and enhancements prior to implementation.
Create and maintain databases of known test defects and issues.
Develop or define standards, methodologies, and procedures for evaluating product quality and release readiness.
Monitor defect resolution efforts and track testing outcomes and improvements. Participate in product design reviews and provide input on functional requirements, system designs, project schedules, and potential risks.
Plan testing schedules and strategies in alignment with project scope, milestones, and delivery timelines.
Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and reliable operation.
Conduct software compatibility testing across applications, hardware platforms, operating systems, and network environments.
Investigate customer-reported issues escalated by technical support teams.
Review software documentation for technical accuracy, completeness, compliance, and risk mitigation. Identify deviations from established standards and recommend corrective actions to ensure compliance.
Perform initial debugging activities by reviewing configuration files, system logs, and source code to identify root causes of issues.
Design and develop automated testing tools and frameworks. Install and configure test environments that replicate production systems to evaluate software performance and behavior.
Collaborate with field personnel and customers to evaluate, diagnose, and resolve technical issues.
Conduct historical analysis of test results to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Evaluate and recommend software tools for testing, defect tracking, and quality assurance activities.
Modify existing software to correct defects, adapt to new hardware environments, and improve overall performance.
Store, retrieve, and analyze data to assess system capabilities, performance, and requirements.

Required Skills

Experience in any of the following:
- Experience in DevOps and QA; strong background in software/hardware integration testing
- Expertise in building secure CI/CD pipelines, Python scripting, automated security testing tools, and container-based solutions (Docker, Kubernetes
- Experience with advanced automation frameworks and secure DevSecOps environments

Clearance

An active TS/SCI is required

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia is:

$89,000—$170,200 USD

What We Believe

As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.

Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

Requesting An Accommodation

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.

Other Employment Statements

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.

Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.

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