Akima

Senior Software QA Engineer and Tester

Akima$120K — $142K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Rockville, MD
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or related field required.
  • Minimum 7 years of progressive QA experience.
  • Demonstrated experience with various testing methodologies.
  • Experience with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools for documentation and results tracking.
  • Experience with defect/project management tools like Jira.
  • Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum development practices and participation in sprint workflows.
  • Strong communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Analytical skills for identifying defects and quality risks.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and strategies based on project needs.
  • Design, write, and execute diverse test cases for multiple testing types.
  • Identify and document software defects using Jira, tracking progress with clarity.
  • Collaborate with development and product teams to ensure quality throughout SDLC.
  • Produce clear test summary reports and status updates for stakeholders.
  • Ensure testing practices meet regulatory requirements when applicable.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life insurance and 401(k) plan.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time and part-time employees.
  • Range of voluntary benefits available.
Full Job Description
Description

The Senior Software QA Engineer/Tester is responsible for ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of software applications through comprehensive testing strategies and quality assurance practices. This role works closely with software developers, product owners, and business analysts to define test requirements, design test plans, and lead QA efforts across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test strategies, and test cases aligned with project requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
  • Design, write, and execute test cases for functional, regression, integration, performance, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
  • Identify, document, track, and verify software defects using Jira to communicate issues clearly to development teams and stakeholders.
  • Partner with developers, business analysts, and product owners to ensure quality is embedded throughout the development process.
  • Produce clear test summary reports in ALM and status updates for project stakeholders and leadership.
  • Ensure software testing practices align with applicable regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, FISMA, Section 508 accessibility standards, or other relevant frameworks as applicable).
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field required.
  • A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in software quality assurance and testing.
  • Demonstrated experience with testing methodologies, including functional, regression, integration, performance, and end-to-end testing.
  • Experience using Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) tools to document test scenarios, record test execution steps, and capture test results in support of structured and auditable QA processes.
  • Experience using defect and project management tools such as Jira or equivalent.
  • Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum development practices and experience participating in sprint-based workflows.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly document and report findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach to identifying defects and quality risks.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., government, healthcare, pharmaceuticals).
  • Knowledge of Section 508 / WCAG accessibility standards.

“This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.”

Benefits InformationRegular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Pay Range$120,000 -$ 142,000 Job ID2026-25493 Work TypeRemote

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