Test Engineer (DEA)

Expression; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Health insurance (PPO/HDHP)

Education reimbursement up to $10,000/

Complimentary life insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

Onsite gym facility

Commuter Benefits Plan

In-office Cold Brew Coffee

Job summary

Expression is seeking a Tester Engineer to support the DEA ICDE modernization effort, delivering functional testing for Pega applications and integrated systems. You will translate requirements into test scenarios and maintain regression coverage while collaborating with engineering, business analysis, and product teams to ensure quality across sprints.

This on-site role at DEA Headquarters in Arlington, VA requires a Secret clearance (willing to pursue TS/SCI) and active participation in Agile

Qualifications

• Design, develop and execute functional tests for Pega apps and related systems.
• Translate requirements and acceptance criteria into test scenarios and regression tests.
• Collaborate with engineering, BA and product teams to ensure test coverage.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute functional test cases for Pega applications.
• Analyze requirements and translate them into detailed test scenarios.
• Collaborate with developers, BAs and product stakeholders to confirm coverage.
• Validate system functionality against business requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Identify, document, track, and retest defects with engineering teams.

Skills

Pega testing

QA fundamentals

Agile practices

Test case development

Defect tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

PegaUnit

Selenium

Job description

Expression is seeking a Tester Engineer to support the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Investigative Case and Data Ecosystem (ICDE) modernization effort. The program will modernize DEA's investigative and case management environment through a centralised, secure, scalable platform supporting integrated workflows, data exchange, mobile capabilities, analytics, and interoperability. The Test Engineer will design, develop, and execute comprehensive functional testing for Pega applications and related system capabilities. This position will work across engineering, business analysis, and product teams to translate requirements and acceptance criteria into detailed test scenarios, identify and track defects, maintain regression coverage, and support reliable delivery throughout Agile development iterations.Clearance: Secret level required and willingness to pursuit TS/SCI. Location: Arlington, VA. The program is primarily onsite at DEA Headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute functional test cases for Pega applications, ensuring comprehensive coverage of applicable business workflows.
• Analyze business and system requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria and translate them into detailed test scenarios.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product stakeholders, and other team members to clarify requirements and establish appropriate test coverage.
• Validate system functionality against business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Identify, document, track, and retest defects, partnering with engineering teams to support timely and thorough resolution.
• Analyze test results, identify risks and quality concerns, and provide clear, actionable feedback to development and product teams.
• Support test planning by defining test scope, estimating effort, identifying dependencies, and contributing to test‑strategy development.
• Develop and maintain functional and regression test suites and supporting test artifacts.
• Support User Acceptance Testing, system validation, and testing and validation reporting.
• Contribute to interoperability testing for integrations between system components and external systems.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, including stand‑ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Coordinate testing activities throughout development iterations to support frequent delivery and demonstrations of working software.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to promote quality throughout the SDLC.
• Support defect‑resolution feedback loops and communicate testing risks and outcomes to appropriate stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, test coverage, and testing efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields
• 2+ years of professional experience
• Hands‑on experience with Pega functional testing tools and QA approaches for Pega applications
• Strong foundation in Quality Assurance principles, functional testing, test‑case development, defect tracking, and regression testing
• Ability to analyze requirements and translate them into detailed test scenarios while identifying gaps or ambiguities
• Familiarity with Agile/iterative development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
• Experience working with test‑management and defect‑tracking tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
• Ability to clearly document defects, risks, test results, and improvement recommendations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, business, and product teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Pega certification, such as CSA, CSSA, or related certification
• Experience with automated testing tools for Pega applications, including PegaUnit or Selenium for Pega UI
• Familiarity with Agile‑focused testing methodologies across Scrum, SAFe, or hybrid environments
• Exposure to test‑automation or hybrid‑testing frameworks
• Experience participating in CI/CD‑integrated testing workflows
• Experience supporting User Acceptance Testing
• Experience testing system integrations or interoperability
• Experience supporting Federal Government or other complex enterprise software modernization programs

Benefits

• 401k matching
• PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance
• Education reimbursement up to $10,000/yr
• Complimentary life insurance
• Generous PTO and 11 days of holiday leave
• Onsite gym facility
• Commuter Benefits Plan
• In‑office Cold Brew Coffee

About Expression

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, AI/ML, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression’s culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for our clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with our clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest‑growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review. We make sure to provide everyone with the tools and opportunities to grow while working on some of the newest technologies in the industry. We get excited about celebrating our professionals' milestones, accomplishments, promotions, overcoming challenges, and many other aspects that make an engaging collaborative environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Expression is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please submit your request to our Human Resources department through the application portal.