Quality Assurance Tester

Synergy; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability Insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k) with company match

PTO & Bonus Leave

11 paid federal holidays

Parental leave

Tuition and training reimbursement

Referral Bonus

Well-being programs

Job summary

Synergy is seeking a QA Tester in Reston, VA for a hybrid role combining manual and automated testing. You'll collaborate with clients and development teams to design test plans, translate stories into test cases, run regression tests, and report defects to ensure high-quality software releases.

You should have 7+ years QA experience, 3+ years automation with Selenium, strong communication skills, and familiarity with SQL, source control, and Azure DevOps. Bachelor's degree required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Quality Assurance Tester or similar role.
• 3+ years of automated testing experience using tools like Selenium.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of development process including specification, documentation, and quality control.
• Familiarity with SQL.
• Familiarity with Source Control tools (TFS, GIT) and Microsoft Visual Studio or similar IDE tools.
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and practices.
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the client and development team to understand system features and establish test strategies, design comprehensive test plans and robust test cases.
• Translate application user stories and use cases into manual and automated test cases
• Participate throughout the design and development process, analyzing system features and defects to point out weaknesses or inconsistencies
• Conduct regression testing and post-release/ post-implementation testing
• Report bugs and errors to development teams
• Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results
• Develop baseline data and test data that will satisfy the test cases
• Provide timely updates on tasks and meet internal and client deadlines with high quality deliverables.

Skills

QA Testing

Automated Testing

Selenium

Communication Skills

Software Development Process

SQL

Source Control

Azure DevOps

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

TFS

Git

Microsoft Visual Studio

Job description

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Our core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data Analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.

Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including: group medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with company match, PTO & Bonus Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, parental leave, tuition and training reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and well-being programs.

At Synergy, you'll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that we have career mentors available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven. If that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!

This position is designated as hybrid (One Day per Week in the Reston Office).

Primary Responsibilities:

The QA Tester will be responsible for assessing the software quality through manual and automated testing. In this capacity, you will:

• Work closely with the client and development team to understand system features and establish test strategies, design comprehensive test plans and robust test cases.
• Translate application user stories and use cases into manual and automated test cases
• Participate throughout the design and development process, analyzing system features and defects to point out weaknesses or inconsistencies
• Conduct regression testing and post-release/ post-implementation testing
• Report bugs and errors to development teams
• Execute test cases (manual or automated) and analyze results
• Develop baseline data and test data that will satisfy the test cases
• Provide timely updates on tasks and meet internal and client deadlines with high quality deliverables.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience as a Quality Assurance Tester or similar role
• 3+ years of automated testing experience using tools like Selenium
• Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Understanding of entire development process, including specification, documentation, and quality control
• Familiarity with SQL
• Familiarity with Source Control tools (TFS, GIT) and Microsoft Visual Studio or similar IDE tools
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks and practices
• Familiarity with Azure DevOps is a plus

Education Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Citizenship & Clearance Requirements:

• Required: Must be a Permanent Resident or US Citizen and able to obtain a Government Public Trust clearance.

Target Salary Range

Compensation for roles at Synergy is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the requirements of the role; level of experience; education and certifications; the individual's combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities; as well as alignment with market data, federal and state laws, and other business and contract considerations. The estimated pay range for this position is: $100,000.00 - $118,000.00. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and represent just one component of Synergy's total compensation package for employees.

Candidate AI Policy

Synergy is committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate evaluation process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly granted. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Synergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants for employment or its employees on the basis of age, race (including hair texture/style), creed, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, sex, medical condition, pregnancy (childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, personal appearance, organ donation and hair length associated with race, genetic information or characteristics, family responsibilities, familial status, marital status, citizenship or immigration status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking, political affiliation, arrest records and criminal convictions, credit information, matriculation, homeless status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local law. Discrimination or harassment based upon these protected categories is expressly prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including job selection, assignment, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination.