Quality Assurance Engineer

A-TEK, Inc.

Quality Assurance Engineer at A-TEK ensuring quality and reliability of digital resources for federal government clients. Develop and execute test strategies for complex applications in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeRockville • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing test strategies for complex, data-driven applications, with a strong focus on automated testing and quality assurance processes. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure functional parity and backward compatibility across systems.

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Test Strategy DevelopmentAutomated Testing ToolsAPI ValidationAgile/Scrum MethodologiesQuality Assurance Standards

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Hard Skills

Quality AssuranceAutomated TestingFunctional TestingRegression TestingIntegration TestingCross-Browser TestingCross-Device TestingTest DocumentationRequirements AnalysisDefect Resolution

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsCollaboration SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

PlaywrightCypressSeleniumCI/CD PipelinesREST APIs

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer SciencePublic Trust Level Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Data-Driven ApplicationsLegacy SystemsFederal Government SystemsHealthcareLife Sciences

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CypressSelenium

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute test strategies and test plans for complex, data-driven applications.
Ensure backward compatibility and functional parity with the legacy system.
Analyze requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to identify gaps, risks, and ambiguities.
Partner with Product and BAs to clarify requirements and expected behavior.
Identify edge cases, regression risks, and impacts across integrated systems.
Design, write, and maintain automated test suites, including end-to-end tests.
Execute and document results for: Functional testing, Regression testing, Integration testing, Cross-browser and cross-device testing.
Validate application programming interface (API) integrations and data flows between frontend and backend systems.
Compare legacy and modern system behavior to ensure consistent outcomes.
Track, document, and verify defect resolution.
Integrate automated tests into Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery/Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Improve test coverage, test reliability, and testing processes over time.
Contribute to improving QA standards, tools, and best practices across the program.
Actively participate in Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, backlog refinement, reviews, and retrospectives.
Collaborate closely with Frontend and Backend Engineers during development and testing.
Provide early and continuous feedback to help teams build quality into the product.
Support release validation and readiness activities.
Assist with troubleshooting production and pre-production issues as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in Quality Assurance for web-based or enterprise applications
Experience testing complex, data-driven systems.
Strong experience with manual and automated testing
Ability to obtain and retain a public trust level security clearance.
Experience validating requirements and identifying gaps early in the development lifecycle.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Preferred Qualification: Experience supporting federal government or large enterprise systems.
Experience testing systems requiring legacy parity or backward compatibility.
Experience with test automation tools such as Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or similar
Experience testing Experience with Representational State Transfer APIs (REST APIs) and backend services.
Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or regulated environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities