Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester
Accenturefederalservices · Augusta, GA
About this role
**Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester** At Accenture Federal Services, you’ll help the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer—driving positive, lasting change through technology and ingenuity. --- ## Responsibilities - Identify, analyze, and document issues related to program functionality, outputs, user interfaces, or content. - Document software defects using bug-tracking systems and report findings to software developers. - Develop testing programs covering database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, bug retesting, and usability. - Design test plans, test scenarios, scripts, and procedures; document test procedures for repeatability and compliance. - Provide feedback and recommendations to development teams on usability and functionality; install, maintain, and use testing tools. - Test system modifications and enhancements prior to implementation. - Create and maintain databases of known test defects and issues. - Define standards, methodologies, and procedures for evaluating product quality and release readiness. - Monitor defect resolution efforts; track testing outcomes and improvements. - Participate in product design reviews and provide input on functional requirements, system designs, project schedules, and risks. - Plan testing schedules and strategies aligned with project scope and delivery timelines. - Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and reliable operation. - Conduct software compatibility testing across applications, hardware platforms, operating systems, and network environments. - Investigate customer-reported issues escalated by technical support. - Review software documentation for technical accuracy, completeness, compliance, and risk mitigation. - Perform initial debugging by reviewing configuration files, system logs, and source code to identify root causes. - Design and develop automated testing tools/frameworks; install and configure test environments that replicate production. - Collaborate with field personnel and customers to evaluate, diagnose, and resolve technical issues. - Conduct historical analysis of test results to identify trends and improvement opportunities. - Evaluate and recommend software tools for testing, defect tracking, and QA. - Modify existing software to correct defects, adapt to new hardware environments, and improve performance. - Store, retrieve, and analyze data to assess system capabilities, performance, and requirements. --- ## Required Skills - Experience in DevOps and QA, including strong background in software/hardware integration testing. - Expertise building secure CI/CD pipelines, Python scripting, automated security testing tools, and container-based solutions (Docker, Kubernetes). - Experience with advanced automation frameworks and secure DevSecOps environments. --- ## Clearance - Active **TS/SCI** required. --- ## Pay Range (US locations listed by employer) - **$89,000 – $170,200 USD** --- *Equal Employment Opportunity and accommodation statements apply as described by the employer.*
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