Quality Assurance​/Test Engineer

Position: QUALITY ASSURANCE/TEST ENGINEER
Job Title

QUALITY ASSURANCE/TEST ENGINEER

Location

Washington, DC, DC 20001 US (Primary)

Category

Engineering

Job Type

Full-Time

Career Level

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Security Clearance Required

Secret

Job Description

Position Title:
Quality Assurance/ Test Engineer

Location:
Washington D.C.

Ignite is an ISO 9001:2015 and CMMI Services Level 3 and Development Level 2 certified, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), headquartered in Huntsville, AL. By design, Ignite is a provider of professional services to customers in educational, federal, and commercial industries and in every action seeks to be the preeminent provider within this business space.

The Quality Assurance/ Test Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting software testing activities to ensure the quality, reliability, and readiness of mission-critical government systems. This role supports the full testing lifecycle, including test planning, test case development, execution, defect tracking, and validation of software releases. The QA/Test Engineer works closely with developers, product managers, and program teams to ensure delivered capabilities meet functional, performance, and compliance requirements.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute quality assurance and test plans in support of software development and release activities.
• Create, maintain, and execute test cases and test scripts, including functional, integration, regression, and system tests.
• Identify, document, and track software defects, coordinating with development teams to support resolution and re-testing.
• Support release readiness assessments, ensuring testing criteria are met prior to deployment.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, providing testing input during sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support test automation efforts using tools such as Selenium, JMeter, or similar frameworks.
• Develop and maintain test documentation, metrics, and reports to support program oversight and audits.

Minimum Education and Qualifications - Journeyman Level:

• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Required Experience:
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience testing web-based applications or software systems.
  • Demonstrated expertise in test case development, regression testing, and test execution.
  • Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JMeter) and defect tracking systems.
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Preferred Experience:
  • ISTQB, Agile Tester, or equivalent quality assurance certification.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.

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