QA Appian Test Engineer (TS clearance)

Groundswell; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 83,041 - 117,314; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible Spending Account

4% 401K Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible work schedule

On-site gym and childcare option

Job summary

A leading technology integrator in Columbia, Maryland, is looking for a QA tester to join the team. This role involves developing testing strategies for Appian applications and performing QA testing across various projects. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in software QA testing, a Bachelor’s degree, and the ability to work in an agile environment. The position offers comprehensive benefits and requires on-site presence at HQ in McLean or client sites in Northern Virginia.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience performing QA testing on software applications.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain TS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop testing strategies and performance goals for Appian projects.
• Perform QA testing on Appian applications across several projects.
• Create documentation/test scripts and record results.
• Partner with project leads and developers to resolve issues.
• Analyze bugs to identify trends and write user stories.

Skills

QA testing

Attention to detail

Agile methodologies

Automation testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, IT, or related field

Tools

Appian

UiPath

Pega

Job description

Who Are We?

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider, resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we'll make a greater impact together.

What You'll Do:

We are seeking a QA tester to join our team! This person will partner with our Appian project teams to develop and implement testing strategies specific to Appian applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partnering with project leads to develop a testing strategy and performance goals for Appian projects
• Performing QA testing on Appian applications across several projects
• Creating documentation/test scripts and recording results
• Partnering with project leads and developers to ensure issues are resolved
• Analyzing bugs to identify trends
• Writing user stories

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, IT or related field
• 3+ years of experience performing QA testing on software applications (i.e., Appian, UiPath, Pega, etc.)
• Detail oriented with experience working on several projects at one time
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Must be a U.S. citizen in accordance with contract requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS clearance (preference given to those holding active TS clearance)
• This is a hybrid position and will require on-site presence at our Groundswell HQ in Mclean or other client site locations in the Northern Virginia area

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in automation testing desired
• Trusted Tester Certification (508 compliance) desired

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
• Flexible work schedule
• On-site gym and childcare option

Salary Range:

$83,041.00 - $117,314.00

NOTE:

Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell, and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at [e-mail] or 703-639-1777.