Quality Assurance/Test Engineer
Listed on 2026-02-03
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IT/Tech
IT QA Tester / Automation, Systems Analyst, Data Analyst
Overview
Position Title:
Quality Assurance/ Test Engineer
Location:
Washington D.C.
Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 and Development Level 2 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space.
The Quality Assurance/ Test Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting software testing activities to ensure the quality, reliability, and readiness of mission-critical government systems. This role supports the full testing lifecycle, including test planning, test case development, execution, defect tracking, and validation of software releases. The QA/Test Engineer works closely with developers, product managers, and program teams to ensure delivered capabilities meet functional, performance, and compliance requirements.
This position is contingent upon contract award.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute quality assurance and test plans in support of software development and release activities.
- Create, maintain, and execute test cases and test scripts, including functional, integration, regression, and system tests.
- Identify, document, and track software defects, coordinating with development teams to support resolution and re-testing.
- Support release readiness assessments, ensuring testing criteria are met prior to deployment.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, providing testing input during sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Support test automation efforts using tools such as Selenium, JMeter, or similar frameworks.
- Develop and maintain test documentation, metrics, and reports to support program oversight and audits.
- Minimum Education and Qualifications – Journeyman Level:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Required Experience:
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience testing web-based applications or software systems.
- Demonstrated expertise in test case development, regression testing, and test execution.
- Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JMeter) and defect tracking systems.
- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Preferred Experience:
- ISTQB, Agile Tester, or equivalent quality assurance certification.
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