Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of professional experience in software quality assurance, testing, or quality engineering roles
Experience developing and implementing quality assurance methodologies and testing strategies
Experienced in performing code and product reviews throughout the software development lifecycle
Proficient in creating, executing, and maintaining manual and automated test plans and test cases
Skilled in identifying, documenting, prioritizing, and tracking software defects
Experienced with testing web applications, APIs, and enterprise software systems
Responsibilities
Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control methodologies and testing frameworks
Establish and promote standards for software development lifecycles, testing practices, documentation, and maintenance activities
Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test strategies across multiple applications and services
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and DevOps teams to ensure quality integration throughout the SDLC
Validate application functionality, performance, reliability, and security requirements
Contribute to CI/CD testing practices to ensure code validation in non-production environments prior to release
Support user acceptance testing (UAT), release validation, and production deployment activities
Benefits
Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post)
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with 4% matching
Liberal PTO vacation policy
Generous Annual Continuing Education budget
Annual Wellness Budget
Bonus Incentive Programs (Employee referrals and performance-based rewards)
Full Job Description
Client Requirements: applicants MUST BE US Citizens and be able to obtain Public Trust clearance About the Role
CTG is seeking a Software Test Engineer to support a mission-critical Identity & Access Management (IAM) program serving U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This role will focus on developing and implementing quality assurance strategies, testing methodologies, and automation practices that ensure secure, scalable, and reliable identity solutions meet the highest standards of performance, security, and compliance. You Will Get To
Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control methodologies, processes, and testing frameworks
Establish and promote standards for software development lifecycles, testing practices, documentation, and maintenance activities
Perform code and product reviews throughout the software development lifecycle
Design, execute, and maintain manual and automated test strategies across multiple applications and services
Identify, document, triage, and track software defects through resolution
Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and DevOps teams to ensure quality is integrated throughout the SDLC
Evaluate software quality tools, testing frameworks, and industry best practices, providing recommendations for continuous improvement
Support testing efforts across multiple Agile delivery teams and coordinate cross-team testing dependencies
Validate application functionality, performance, reliability, and security requirements
Contribute to CI/CD testing practices and help ensure code is validated in non-production environments prior to release
Support user acceptance testing (UAT), release validation, and production deployment activities
Who You Are
Passionate about building quality into software from the beginning
A detail-oriented problem solver who enjoys identifying risks and improving processes
Comfortable collaborating across engineering, product, and stakeholder teams
Able to balance strategic quality initiatives with hands-on testing responsibilities
A strong communicator who can clearly document findings and advocate for quality improvements
Curious about emerging tools, technologies, and testing best practices
Motivated by mission-driven work and delivering reliable solutions to end users
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
7+ years of professional experience in software quality assurance, testing, or quality engineering roles
Experience developing and implementing quality assurance methodologies, testing strategies, and quality standards
Experience performing code reviews and product reviews throughout the software development lifecycle
Experience creating, executing, and maintaining automated and manual test plans and test cases
Experience identifying, documenting, prioritizing, and tracking software defects
Experience supporting Agile software development teams
Experience testing web applications, APIs, and enterprise software systems
Familiarity with Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL, REST APIs, and modern web application architectures
Experience with testing and quality tools such as Selenium, Cypress, SonarQube, Checkmarx, JMeter, Cucumber, or similar technologies
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Nice to Have
Experience supporting Identity and Access Management (IAM), authentication, authorization, or single sign-on (SSO) platforms
Experience testing systems utilizing SAML, OAuth 2.0, OIDC, or related identity protocols
Experience testing cloud-native applications deployed within AWS environments
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automated quality gates
Experience supporting federal government agencies
Certified Software Tester (CSTE), ISTQB, 508 Certified Tester, or similar certification
Salary
We are committed to offering a competitive salary for this position, with an estimated range of $80k-$125k annually. Please note that this range is intended to provide a general idea of what to expect. The final offer may vary based on experience, skills, and other factors.
Full Time Employee Benefits
Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post)
Competitive Compensation Package
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with 4% matching
Liberal PTO vacation policy
Generous Annual Continuing Education
Annual Wellness Budget
Bonus Incentive Programs (Employee referrals and performance-based rewards)
