Software Tester / QA Engineer Jr - Secret clearance

Dunhill Professional Search & Government Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 58,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunhill Professional Search & Government Solutions is seeking a Junior Software Tester / QA Engineer to support a large federal contract for the US Army Corps of Engineers. The position is fully remote but must be located within 50 miles of Washington, DC or San Antonio, TX.

The role emphasizes functional, integration, and regression testing, with involvement in test planning, defect tracking, and both manual and automated testing efforts. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in software testing or QA roles.
• Design, implement and report on test plans and cases.
• Familiarity with defect-tracking tools and automation concepts.

Responsibilities

• Execute functional, regression, integration, and system testing.
• Develop, write, and maintain test cases and traceability matrices.
• Identify, log, and track defects using Jira or similar tools.
• Support automated test scripts using Selenium or similar tools.
• Assist with test environment setup and data preparation.
• Contribute to performance and basic security testing.
• Collaborate with developers to improve testability and resolve defects.
• Produce test reports and metrics for stakeholders.

Skills

Test planning

QA methodologies

Manual testing

Automation basics

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Selenium

Job description

Position is fully remote but must be located within 50 miles of Washington, DC or San Antonio, TX. Great opportunity to work on a large-scale federal contract supporting US Army Corps of Engineers! Salary range is 70-100k

The Software Tester / QA Engineer - Junior supports software quality assurance by executing test plans and validating system functionality across development and test environments. This role focuses on functional, integration, and regression testing to ensure mission‑critical applications meet defined requirements and quality standards. The tester collaborates with developers and stakeholders to identify defects, improve test coverage, and contribute to both manual and automated testing processes. They assist with test environment setup, data preparation, and reporting on test results to support informed release decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute functional, regression, integration, and system testing using established QA methodologies and test plans.
• Develop, write, and maintain test cases, test scripts, and traceability matrices aligned with requirements.
• Identify, log, and track defects using tools such as Jira or similar issue‑tracking platforms.
• Support development of automated test scripts using frameworks like Selenium or similar tools.
• Participate in test environment setup, test data preparation, and configuration management.
• Assist with performance and basic security testing to validate system resilience and non‑functional requirements.
• Collaborate with developers to improve code testability and resolve defects efficiently.
• Produce test reports and metrics that communicate quality status and risk to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Systems) or equivalent relevant experience.
• 1 -3 years of experience in software testing or QA roles, with foundational knowledge of test methodologies.
• Ability to design, implement, and report on comprehensive test plans and test cases.
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools and basic scripting or automation concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with standard office tools.
• Active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Candidates should have A , Network , or Security certification in order to meet DoD 8140 compliance standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with automated testing tools and scripting languages.
• Knowledge of Agile or DevOps development environments and workflows.
• ISTQB Foundation Level or similar QA certification.
• Experience testing mission‑critical systems in enterprise or federal IT settings.
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Compensation: $58,400 - $88,400 per year, depending on experience.