QA Tester - Hybrid

NTT DATA North America; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA seeks an experienced QA Tester to support federal digital transformation efforts in a Hybrid role based in Rockville, Maryland. The ideal candidate brings strong software testing expertise, Agile experience, and the ability to leverage AI-powered testing tools to improve quality and delivery speed.

Responsibilities span web, cloud, API, data integration, and enterprise apps, with focus on test automation, CI/CD integration, and adherence to accessibility standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with functional, regression, and integration testing.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress or Appium.
• Minimum 1 year of experience testing APIs using Postman, Swagger, REST Assured or similar tools.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test scripts.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, smoke, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Validate system functionality against business requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Perform root-cause analysis of defects and partner with development teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements and federal standards.
• Support testing across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid development methodologies.

Skills

Software testing

Agile

AI-powered testing

CI/CD

Defect analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Selenium

Playwright

Cypress

Appium

Postman

Swagger

Job description

Req ID: 397516

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us.

We are currently seeking a QA Tester - Hybrid to join our team in Rockville, Maryland (US-MD), United States (US).

Job Summary

NTT DATA Federal Services is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst to support federal digital transformation initiatives and mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong software testing expertise, experience operating within Agile environments, and the ability to leverage AI-powered testing tools to improve software quality and delivery speed. This role supports testing activities across web, cloud, API, data integration, and enterprise applications while driving quality engineering best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.

Job Duties

Quality Assurance & Validation

• Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test scripts.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, smoke, API, and end-to-end testing.
• Validate system functionality against business requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Perform root-cause analysis of defects and partner with development teams to resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements and federal standards.
• Support testing efforts across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid development methodologies.

Automation & Continuous Testing

• Develop, maintain, and execute automated testing frameworks and scripts.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Support automated UI, API, and regression testing initiatives.
• Improve test coverage and reduce manual testing effort through automation.

AI-Enabled Quality Engineering

• Leverage AI-assisted testing tools and AI agents to:
• Generate test cases and test data
• Analyze requirements and user stories
• Identify testing gaps and quality risks
• Accelerate defect triage and root-cause analysis
• Produce quality dashboards and reports
• Validate AI-generated outputs and ensure compliance with enterprise quality standards.
• Recommend AI-driven process improvements that increase testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Partner with teams implementing Generative AI, AI agents, and intelligent automation solutions.

Collaboration & Delivery

• Participate in Agile ceremonies and release planning activities.
• Work closely with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, Architects, and federal stakeholders.
• Track quality metrics and provide clear release recommendations.
• Mentor junior QA team members and promote quality best practices.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering.
• Minimum 1 years of experience developing and executing functional, regression, and integration tests.
• Minimum 1 years of experience with one or more automation frameworks:
• Selenium
• Playwright
• Cypress
• Appium
• Minimum 1 years of experience testing APIs using Postman, Swagger, REST Assured, or similar tools.
• Minimum 1 years of experience using defect tracking and test management platforms such as Jira, Azure DevOps, HP ALM, or qTest.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
• Federal government project experience.
• Experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).
• CI/CD experience using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab.
• Experience with accessibility and Section 508 testing.
• Exposure to performance and security testing.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps practices.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and SDLC best practices.
• Experience validating data using SQL queries.
• Experience using AI-powered testing and productivity tools such as: Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Jira AI / Atlassian Intelligence, Confluence AI, Testim, Functionize, mabl, Playwright AI integrations, Copilot Studio
• ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• SAFe Practitioner
• Microsoft AI-900: Azure AI Fundamentals
• Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
• Certified Selenium Professional
• Certified Agile Tester

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $83,204 - $124,806. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.

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