QA​/Test Engineer

Visual Connections, LLC has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance/Test Engineer (Automation and Manual) to join our team in McLean, VA. The ideal candidate will have experience performing testing, writing manual and automated test scripts, and working with Agile project teams to continuously release application software.

Perform both manual and automated Quality Assurance testing for complex software applications in an Agile environment, including functional, regression, acceptance, accessibility, and usability testing.

Analyze functional requirements and user stories, translating them into clear, well‑structured test plans, test cases, and test scripts.

Develop and maintain comprehensive regression test suites and conduct thorough regression testing to ensure application stability.

Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated test scripts using Playwright with Type Script, with hands‑on experience managing and deploying test cases in Azure Dev Ops.

Provide hands‑on support during User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including coordination with end users and facilitation of UAT activities.

Identify, document, and track defects using a formal defect tracking system; collaborate closely with development teams and stakeholders to drive issue resolution.

Perform Section 508 compliance and accessibility testing, including the use of tools such as Lighthouse.

Maintain effective daily communication with team members through standups, documentation, and regular status reporting.

Deliver frequent and detailed updates on testing progress through Test Summary Reports, test metrics, release documentation, and participation in customer and project meetings.

• U.S. citizenship or legal permanent resident status required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance upon employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred, with at least 4 years of experience in designing, writing, and executing automated and manual tests for complex applications.
• Demonstrated experience managing comprehensive testing documentation throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Hands‑on experience with Azure Dev Ops, TFS, Git, or other continuous integration and version control environments.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes and methodologies.
• ISTQB or other software testing certifications.
• Foundational knowledge of AI‑enabled software, with the ability to validate system behavior, outputs, and reliability of integrated AI components.

Hybrid, office located in McLean, VA

• Full Medical, Dental, Prescription and Vision health care
• 11 Paid Holidays annually
• Paid time off
• Short Term, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training and Development opportunities including professional certification and educational reimbursement

Visual Connections, LLC provides employment opportunities for all employees and applicants in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.