Senior Software QA Engineer – SME Level III (Federal)

LinTech Global; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Software Tester / QA Engineer - SME Level III

Position Overview:

LinTech Global is seeking an experienced Software Tester / Quality Assurance Engineer to support test execution, validation, and readiness activities across IRS-CI's technical toolsets under the CMSS subtask. This role is central to validating the performance, reliability, and functionality of emerging digital identity, endpoint, and biometrics solutions being delivered to IRS-CI special agents and field personnel.

You will collaborate with engineers, analysts, and federal stakeholders to ensure rigorous testing, reporting, and resolution tracking aligned with CI mission needs and compliance standards. This role is supporting customers onsite, and located in Florence, Kentucky.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute functional, regression, and integration testing for IRS-CI-developed or integrated tools (e.g., digital identity, Hello sign-in, endpoint biometrics).
• Review technical requirements, use cases, and user stories to design test plans, test scripts, and acceptance criteria
• Validate hardware and software readiness for field deployment including laptops, secure tokens, and mobile tools.
• Identify, log, and track defects or performance issues and work with engineering teams for resolution
• Support sprint-based validation of development outputs, pilot packages, and release builds.
• Document repeatable test cases and support the creation of knowledge base articles or end-user validation checklists
• Coordinate with PMs and SMEs to align testing with deployment timelines and risk profiles
• Provide input to readiness assessments and Go/No-Go decision-making activities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of software testing or QA experience in an enterprise or federal environment
• Hands-on experience creating and executing structured test cases, reporting bugs, and managing test coverage
• Strong understanding of test management practices and tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr, Jira)
• Ability to work independently, document clearly, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Clearance: Must be able to obtain/maintain IRS MBI (Moderate Risk Background Investigation) - Public Trust

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience testing biometric systems, identity management tools, or authentication frameworks.
• Experience supporting IRS, Treasury, or federal law enforcement technology initiatives.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments and DevSecOps release cycles.
• ISTQB certification or equivalent QA credential.

Company Description

LinTech Global is an award-winning GWAC 8(a) STARS III, CIOSP3 Small Business, Microsoft Gold Partner, Oracle Partner, CMMI DEV/SVC L3, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, ISO 20000-1 certified, business and GSA contract holder providing diversified Information Technology services to both Civilian and Defense agencies. Services include Software Development, Systems Integration, Data Management, Project Management, Operations & Maintenance, Cybersecurity, and Training and Audio/Visual (AV) Solutions. LinTech has received several recognitions, including rankings on "Top 50 Companies to Watch", Washington Technology's Annual "FAST 50", and Inc. 500's List of "Fastest Growing Private Companies". The LinTech Global team is comprised of individuals who are dedicated to the success and sustainability of our customers and their missions. Our combination of technical expertise, big business experience, and small business agility allows us to promptly provide our customers with exceptional IT and engineering solutions.

Benefits

Our robust benefits package includes Open Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Company-paid Life/AD&D, Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Insurance with Company Contribution, 401k Plan with Company Match, Employee Recognition Program, opportunity for Employee Referral Bonus, opportunity for annual Performance Bonus and much more!

EEO Statement

LinTech Global, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), marital status, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law in the locations where we operate.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Human Resources. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company's written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request.

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