Salesforce Quality Assurance Tester

Kardow; Almont (CO); Remote; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability

Holidays

EAP

FSA/HSA

Professional development

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Salesforce Quality Assurance Tester to support a federal Salesforce modernization initiative, including a Classic to Lightning migration. This role develops and executes test plans, validates Salesforce configuration and custom development (Flow, Apex, LWC, SOQL), tests integrations, and manages defects in an Agile release cycle.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of Salesforce QA in DoD/Federal environments, experience with Jira or Azure DevOps, and the ability to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Salesforce QA/testing in DoD/federal environments.
• Experience with Salesforce configuration, automation (Flow), and custom development.
• Hands-on testing of Apex, LWC, and SOQL; strong defect management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and scripts for Salesforce configurations and integrations.
• Validate data architecture, security, and portal access in target environments.
• Log and manage defects with clear reproduction steps and severity.
• Support release readiness and post-cutover validation in regulated settings.

Skills

Salesforce QA

Agile testing

DoD/Federal

Test case design

SOQL testing

Jira/Azure DevOps

Lightning migration

Apex/LWC

Data integrity

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Salesforce Flow

Apex

LWC

SOQL

MuleSoft

Job description

Job Title: Salesforce Quality Assurance Tester

Job Code: IT1962

Location: Remote

Reports to: Program Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisory: No supervisory/management authority

Prepared Date: 9/25/2026

A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

Position Summary

Seeking a Salesforce QA Tester to support a federal Salesforce modernization initiative, including a Salesforce Classic to Lightning migration. This role is responsible for developing and executing test plans, validating Salesforce configuration and custom development (Flow, Apex, LWC, SOQL), testing integrations, managing defects, and ensuring quality across Agile releases. Ideal candidates have hands‑on Salesforce QA experience, knowledge of Salesforce automation and integrations, experience with Jira or Azure DevOps, and the ability to support testing in a regulated federal environment.

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Salary Range for Salesforce Quality Assurance Tester: $100,000 – $110,000

Benefits That Set Us Apart

When considering your next opportunity, compensation is only part of the picture. We offer a benefits package designed to invest in your future and support your life outside of work.

Highlights Include

• Up to a 6% 401(k) company match to help you build long-term financial security
• Paid time off as part of our comprehensive benefits package, so you have the flexibility to rest, recharge, and enjoy what matters most
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus prescription drug coverage
• Basic life and AD&D insurance, with supplemental life options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Professional development, training, and certification support
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, and identity theft protection

Because taking care of our employees isn’t just a promise, it’s part of who we are.

Benefits Are Subject To Change And Eligibility Requirements Apply.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

Includes The Following

• Lead the functional alignment between the USSF baseline metadata package and the Customer’s operational processes.
• Validate data architecture, object models, user security matrix, and portal access structures in the target RCO environment.
• Guide the Solution Consultant and Developer in configuring declarative and programmatic components to match target requirements without breaking upstream package dependencies.
• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts across Salesforce configuration, customization, and integration work throughout the release lifecycle.
• Work with government leads and Product Owners to understand acceptance criteria, clarify testing scope, and confirm release timing for new enhancement requests.
• Perform functional, regression, integration, end-to-end, and user acceptance testing (UAT) support across sprints and Salesforce releases.
• Validate declarative configuration and automation, including Flow (record-triggered, screen flows, scheduled flows), approvals, validation rules, page layouts, and Lightning App Builder, ensuring intended behavior and operational accuracy.
• Test custom development, including Apex, Lightning Web Components, and triggers, and perform backend validation using SOQL as needed.
• Validate integrations between Salesforce and external systems (e.g., MuleSoft, REST/SOAP APIs, middleware), confirming data integrity across systems.
• Log, track, and manage defects through resolution using tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps; clearly document reproduction steps, severity, and expected versus actual results.
• Verify data integrity, migrations, and reporting/dashboard accuracy, including exception paths and operational reporting needs.
• Support Salesforce Public Sector Solutions activities, including release readiness, deployment validation across sandboxes and production, and post-cutover stabilization.
• Ensure test coverage and QA practices are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with governance, auditability, and compliance expectations in a regulated environment.
• Present formal and informal oral and written briefings to government managers; produce executive-ready test summaries, defect reports, and quality status updates.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory/management authority

Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: (Basic Qualifications)

• 5+ years of Salesforce architecture/consulting experience with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud.
• Demonstrated experience working within DoD / Federal Salesforce environments (IL4/IL5 GovCloud).
• Demonstrated experience performing QA and testing in an Agile delivery environment, including test planning, test case development, and defect management.
• Proven ability to design and execute test cases from user stories and acceptance criteria, including exception paths.
• Hands‑on experience testing Salesforce applications, including declarative configuration and automation such as Salesforce Flow.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to brief senior government stakeholders.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; may occasionally require standing or moving about the office for extended periods.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Preferred Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/ Poly is highly preferred
• Certified Salesforce Application Architect or System Architect strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree with preferred study in Computer Science, Information Science, Information Systems Management, Math, Statistics, Operations Research, or Engineering and a minimum of four (4) years of experience.
• Experience supporting Salesforce Classic to Lightning migration efforts preferred.
• TS/CI Poly Strongly Preferred.

Company Information

Behind every government mission stands skilled, mission‑driven talent: people whose expertise and dedication turn complex challenges into successful outcomes. HESFP, LLC, part of Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, is that team. We modernize aging systems, deliver care where it’s needed most, and keep missions supplied, staffed, and moving across defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies. For more than 60 federal clients, we take on the work others won’t, and deliver where it counts. If that’s the kind of work you’re looking for, you’ve found your team. Learn more at cherokee-federal.com.

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Legal Disclaimer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

For applicants located in Colorado, New York, California, Washington, Illinois, Hawaii, Massachusetts, or other states with pay transparency requirements: the estimated annual salary range for this position is $100,000 – $110,000. Actual compensation varies based on qualifications, experience, and location.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Cherokee Federal is a federal contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA). As required by VEVRAA, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans. Protected veterans are encouraged to self‑identify during the application process.

Cherokee Federal takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to self‑identify during the application process.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities or those with sincerely held religious beliefs. To request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing. Cherokee Federal maintains a drug‑free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

This position may be contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The scope of the investigation will be commensurate with position requirements and applicable law.