Software Tester / QA Engineer Jr - Secret clearance

Summary

Dunhill Professional Search & Government Solutions is seeking a junior Software Tester / QA Engineer to support a large-scale federal contract for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The role executes functional, integration, regression, performance, and basic security testing; maintains test artifacts; supports automation and test environments; tracks defects; and reports quality status to stakeholders.

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

Skills

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 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

Nice to Haves

• 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

Benefits

• Fully remote, with the employee located within 50 miles of Washington, DC or San Antonio, TX