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Quality Assurance Tester

Washington, DC, US • Posted 2 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $139,000.00 - 143,228.00 per year

Cayuse Holdings, LLC

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Skills

Manual Testing
Continuous Integration and Development
Attention To Detail
Innovation
Adaptability
Teamwork
Functional Requirements
Software Development
Software Development Methodology
Interfaces
Usability
Accessibility
Cross-browser
Estimating
Scrum
Test Plans
Test Cases
Test Execution
Scripting
.NET
Python
Bash
Windows PowerShell
JavaScript
TypeScript
Regression Testing
Continuous Delivery
Test Suites
Continuous Integration
Information Technology
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Software Testing
Quality Assurance
Software Quality Assurance
Testing
Automated Testing
Atlassian
JIRA
Issue Tracking
Confluence
Documentation
Collaboration
UI
Selenium
Cypress
Web Testing
SQL
Data Integrity
Business Rules
Version Control
GitLab
Git
Code Review
Workflow
Security Clearance
PASS
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Analytical Skill
Communication
Microsoft
Adobe
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
Adobe Acrobat
Management
Health Care
Insurance
Productivity
System Integration Testing
Professional Development
Law

Summary

Overview

The Quality Assurance (QA) Tester will ensure the reliability, performance, and usability of modern software applications through both automated and manual testing methods.

This position offers hands-on experience with a variety of testing tools and processes, including automated testing frameworks, bug/issue tracking systems, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. Your attention to detail and commitment to quality will be critical to ensuring that all software components meet stringent functional, performance, and security standards before deployment into production environments.

This position aligns with Cayuse's core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute test cases (automated and manual) for web-based and enterprise applications, ensuring thorough coverage of functional and non-functional requirements.
Collaborate with development and product teams throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to understand requirements, clarify acceptance criteria, and embed quality early in the process.
Identify, document, and track software defects using established processes and tools, ensuring issues are clearly described, reproducible, and prioritized in alignment with business needs.
Test front-end frameworks and user interfaces for functionality, usability, accessibility, and cross-browser/cross-device compatibility.
Analyze test results and trends to provide clear, actionable feedback and recommendations to developers and stakeholders.
Participate in test planning and estimation activities, contributing to test strategies, test plans, and level-of-effort estimates.
Contribute to status and scrum meetings, communicating test progress, risks, and issues in a timely and transparent manner.
Maintain and update test documentation, including test plans, test cases, test data, and test execution reports, ensuring traceability to requirements.
Leverage scripting and automation frameworks (.NET, Python, Bash, PowerShell, JavaScript/TypeScript) to expand automated test coverage and improve regression testing efficiency.
Support CI/CD practices by integrating test suites into pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI) to enable continuous testing and rapid feedback.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Minimum of 8+ years in software testing, quality assurance, or related technical roles.
Minimum 2 years of experience in software quality assurance/testing, including both manual and automated testing.
Experience with Atlassian tools, such as JIRA for defect/issue tracking and Confluence for documentation and collaboration.
Hands-on experience with UI automation tools, including Selenium and Cypress, for web application testing.
Experience running queries to validate data, such as using SQL or similar query languages to verify back-end data integrity and business rules.
Experience with Git-based source control, such as GitLab or Git, including branching, merging, and code review workflows.
Active Top Secret Security Clearance is required.
Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills Required:

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
Voluntary Life and AD&D options
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
Paid Time Off

Reports to: Program Manager

Working Conditions

Professional office environment with the ability to work on-site.
Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range

USD $139,000.00 - USD $143,228.00 /Yr.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91099930
Position Id: 104653
Posted 2 hours ago

Company Info

About Cayuse Holdings, LLC

Founded initially in 2006, Cayuse Holdings is today comprised of a family companies headquartered near Pendleton, Oregon, with offices in the Washington D.C. metro area, and Honolulu, HI. Tribally owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), Cayuse Holdings is a 100% Indian Owned Economic Enterprise and a foremost provider of responsible sourcing/certified diversity solutions for commercial, government, and tribal clients.

Our Mission

To become the #1 American Indian-owned commercial, government, and tribal contractor, providing trusted value for our clients, reliable and rewarding careers for our employees and contributing to the growth of the CTUIR.

Our Vision

Grow the Company, Grow the People!

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