Software Tester / QA Engineer – SME Level III

LinTech Global; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance with Company Contribution

401k Plan with Company Match

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

LinTech Global is hiring a Software Tester / QA Engineer in Florence, Kentucky. In this role, you will ensure the quality of various digital solutions for IRS-CI by executing functional and regression testing.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering plus 7+ years of experience in software testing within federal environments. A robust benefits package includes health insurance, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software testing experience in enterprise or federal environments.
• Proficient in creating and executing structured test cases.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Execute functional, regression, and integration testing for IRS-CI tools.
• Review technical requirements to design test plans.
• Validate hardware and software readiness for deployment.
• Document repeatable test cases and support knowledge base creation.

Skills

Software testing

QA experience

Test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Jira)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

TestRail

Zephyr

Jira

Job description

Software Tester / QA Engineer - SME Level III

Location: 100% ONSITE in Florence, Kentucky.

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.

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.

This role requires customer approval, suitability to hold a public trust and successful completion of a preemployment background screening.