Test Engineer, Associate

Location: Bethesda, MD (2 Days Onsite - May increase as Client needs change)

Position Title: Test Engineer, Associate

Clearance: Public Trust

Job Overview: LCG is seeking a Test Engineer, Associate will support Client's ITAC by executing comprehensive quality assurance activities across the full software development lifecycle for custom-developed, COTS, and modernized applications. This role is responsible for designing and executing manual and automated test cases, validating functional and non-functional requirements, supporting Section 508 accessibility compliance, and integrating automated testing into ITAC's CI/CD pipelines. The Test Engineer will work closely with developers, DevOps, UI/UX, security, and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality, secure, accessible, and production-ready releases in alignment with ITAC standards, federal compliance mandates, and Agile/SAFe delivery practices.

Key Responsibilities

Test Planning & Test Case Development

• Develop, document, and maintain manual and automated test cases/scripts covering functional, regression, integration, smoke, and non-functional testing scenarios.
• Create test cases aligned with user stories, acceptance criteria, and Definition of Done (DoD) documented in Jira.
• Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects to support auditability and release readiness.

Test Execution & Validation

• Execute functional, regression, and smoke testing across development, test, staging, and pre-production environments.
• Validate bug fixes, enhancements, and modernization changes to ensure no regression to existing functionality.
• Support load and performance testing activities as needed, coordinating with developers and database teams to identify bottlenecks and validate remediation.
• Execute API testing using Postman and SoapUI Pro, validating request/response structures, data integrity, error handling, and performance.

Test Automation & CI/CD Integration

• Design and implement automated test scripts using Subject7, Jest, and approved ITAC automation frameworks.
• Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions), supporting continuous testing and faster feedback cycles.
• Maintain automated test artifacts and ensure they are reusable, maintainable, and aligned with evolving application functionality.

Section 508 & Accessibility Testing

• Support Section 508 accessibility testing, generating required testing evidence and artifacts for compliance reporting.
• Execute automated and manual accessibility checks using ITAC-approved tools and techniques, collaborating with UI/UX and 508 SMEs.
• Assist in producing test evidence to support VPATs, annual 508 reports, and release-specific compliance deliverables.

Defect Management & Test Artifacts

• Log, track, and manage defects in Jira, ensuring clear reproduction steps, severity classification, and traceability to requirements.
• Maintain test artifacts, test data, and test results in ITAC-approved repositories (e.g., SharePoint).
• Participate in root cause analysis for recurring defects and contribute to continuous improvement of test processes.

Agile & SDLC Participation

• Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and assist business users with test execution and validation.
• Contribute to Test Plans, Test Data, and Test Results deliverables required per Program Increment and release.

Requirements

NIH Experience preferred.

Technical Skills (Required)

• Test Management & Automation: Subject7
• Defect & Backlog Tracking: Jira
• API Testing: Postman, SoapUI Pro
• Test Automation Frameworks: Jest
• CI/CD Integration: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and related pipeline tools
• SDLC Artifacts: Test plans, test cases, test scripts, test results documentation

Experience

• 4-7 years of professional experience in software quality assurance within enterprise environments.
• 3+ years experience executing manual and automated testing across web and API-based applications.
• 2+ years experience with API testing and automation frameworks.
• 2+ years experience supporting Agile or SAFe delivery teams.
• Prior experience in a federal or regulated environment supporting compliance testing (508, security, audit) is strongly preferred.

Education: Bachelor's degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent professional experience).

Certification:

• Automation testing certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Certified Test Automation Engineer)
• Section 508 or accessibility testing certifications (nice to have)

Compensation and Benefits

The projected compensation range for this position is $60,000 to $85,000 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience.

LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits.

Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at hr@lcginc.com.

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