All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.
QA Engineer Summary: Defines test strategy and acceptance criteria; performs functional, regression, migration, security, integration, release, and sprint testing..
Required Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field.
- 4+ years in software testing, QA, test execution, or enterprise application validation.
- Certified Software Tester(CSTE) or comparable certification preferred; CompTIA Security+ required.
- Experience developing and executing test plans, test cases, test scripts, test data, regression suites, automated test scripts, and defect reports.
- Experience performing functional, integration, system, UAT, regression, automated, and release testing for enterprise applications.
- Knowledge of AI-assisted testing, test automation frameworks, and continuous testing practices preferred.
- Active Secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance based on Government requirements.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience testing Appian, low-code/no-code, Java, API, database, or cloud-hosted applications.
- Experience supporting Army, DoD, acquisition, contracting, or federal enterprise systems.
- Working knowledge of AI-assisted testing, automation, and test data generation concepts.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute test cases, scripts, data, and regression suites.
- Validate application functionality, workflows, integrations, APIs, reports, and business requirements across ACWS environments.
- Document test results, defects, validation outcomes, quality metrics, and release readiness recommendations.
- Support defect triage, retesting, user acceptance testing, deployment validation, and production readiness activities.
- Coordinate testing across sprints and releases.
- Improve automation, metrics, and reusable test assets.
The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.
Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.