Quality Assurance Tester (IT Quality Assurance - Journey)

State of Washington; Tumwater (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington is seeking an IT Quality Assurance tester for the ATLAS team. The role focuses on comprehensive QA testing of ATLAS changes, defects, and upgrades, coordinating user acceptance testing, and documenting requirements for diverse audiences.

The ideal candidate will design test plans, report progress, and work with multiple divisions while balancing competing priorities in a hybrid work arrangement. Government experience and SDLC familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to develop, execute, and document comprehensive testing plans and scenarios.
• Proven ability to research, analyze, and resolve complex technical and business issues.
• Progressive experience liaising between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to create clear documentation including test scripts and requirements.
• Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating training for system users.
• Experience analyzing business processes, statutes, and system dependencies.
• Ability to collaborate across divisions and external partners.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive software testing plans and scenarios.
• Coordinate user acceptance testing with business users across the agency.
• Research, analyze, and document system requirements and defects.
• Report progress concisely and identify issues hindering test execution.
• Create clear documentation and training materials for end users.
• Collaborate with divisions, partner agencies, and external stakeholders.

Skills

Software testing

QA testing plans

Requirements analysis

Cross-functional liaison

Documentation

Training design

Stakeholder communication

Deadline management

Issue resolution

Education

Quality Assurance designation

Tools

ATLAS

GenTax

FCR

Delivery Workbench

Job description

This opportunity is only open to Department of Revenue employees and the successful candidate may remain in their current Washington duty station.

Attention Revenue! The Audit division is looking to fill an IT Quality Assurance - Journey position on the Audit ATLAS Team. This position is responsible for system quality assurance execution through comprehensive and accurate testing of Automated Tax & Licensing Administration System (ATLAS) changes, enhancements, defects, projects, core system upgrades, and service packs.

The hiring manager may start screening applicants as early as October 26, 2026, and make a hiring decision at any time after. It will be to your advantage to submit materials as soon as possible.

In support of ATLAS, the IT Quality Assurance Tester assists with developing, testing, implementing, and maintaining ATLAS and My DOR online services for assigned functional areas. The position regularly coordinates user acceptance testing by business users across the agency. IT Quality Assurance Testers are tasked with helping to understand business needs, research and test current system issues, assess the impact of proposed changes, and analyze and document requirements.

This position is expected to work independently to meet individual testing goals simultaneously with supporting team test goals and adjusting and supporting as required. Test planning is required within the overall goals and framework as well as the ability to concisely and effectively report progress and identify underlying issues that hinder the successful execution of the required testing scenarios. This person works alongside another IT Quality Assurance Tester on the team.

This position is eligible for telework/hybrid work, subject to manager approval and business needs. Certain duties require in-office attendance and/or physical presence at designated locations.

We are looking for a motivated professional with these competencies to support comprehensive and accurate testing of ATLAS changes, enhancements, defects, projects, core system upgrades, and service packs. The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to develop, execute, and document comprehensive software testing plans and scenarios,obtained through progressive experience performing quality assurance testing in complex IT systems such as enterprise or COTS applications.

• Proven ability to independently research, analyze, and resolve highly complex technical and business issues,gained through experience troubleshooting system defects, configuration changes, and data-related problems in a production environment.

• Progressive experience serving as a liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders,demonstrated through translating business needs into technical requirements and explaining technical concepts to business users.

• Demonstrated skill in creating clear, concise, and actionable documentation—including test scripts, business requirements, training materials, and process recommendations—acquired through experience preparing technical or procedural documentation for diverse audiences.

• Proven ability to design, coordinate, deliver, and evaluate training for system users,supported by experience developing and presenting training in operational or technical subject areas.

• Progressive experience analyzing and interpreting business processes, statutes, procedures, and system dependencies,shown through experience recommending feasible system changes or process improvements.

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across divisions, partner agencies, and external stakeholders, gained through experience participating in cross-functional testing, requirement elicitation, or multi-agency initiatives.

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment,obtained through roles requiring independent judgment, workload planning, and adherence to tight project timelines.

• Progressive experience identifying, documenting, and recommending solutions for complex system or process issues demonstrated through experience using analytical methods, trend evaluation, and evidence-based decision making.

Preference may be granted to candidates who possess the following:

• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Audit division’s business processes.
• Experience creating, reviewing, and analyzing complex test scenarios.
• Experience in communicating effectively across a broad spectrum of personnel/managerial levels and maintaining relationships with external units or partners.
• Knowledge and experience with ATLAS/GenTax, FCR, and Delivery Workbench.
• Possess basic understanding of the concepts of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• A testing or Quality Assurance designation.

The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for six months.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Department of Revenue and the Washington Public Employees Association (WPEA).

The Department of Revenue is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and offer a respectful, inclusive culture for people with disabilities, as well as members of all protected groups and statuses. We encourage you to apply.