Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester

United States | Nov. 3, 2026

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Company: Accenture Federal Services

Country: United States

Type: Onsite

Employment: Full-time

Description:   At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.    Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.    Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!  

AFS is searching for a Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester to develop and execute software test plans to identify software defects and determine their root causes.

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 that address database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, bug retesting, and usability.
• Design test plans, test scenarios, scripts, and procedures. Document test procedures to ensure repeatability and compliance with applicable standards.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to development teams regarding software usability and functionality. Install, maintain, and utilize software testing tools and programs.
• Test system modifications and enhancements prior to implementation.
• Create and maintain databases of known test defects and issues. 
• Develop or define standards, methodologies, and procedures for evaluating product quality and release readiness. 
• Monitor defect resolution efforts and track testing outcomes and improvements.
  Participate in product design reviews and provide input on functional requirements, system designs, project schedules, and potential risks.
• Plan testing schedules and strategies in alignment with project scope, milestones, 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 teams. 
• Review software documentation for technical accuracy, completeness, compliance, and risk mitigation. Identify deviations from established standards and recommend corrective actions to ensure compliance.
• Perform initial debugging activities by reviewing configuration files, system logs, and source code to identify root causes of issues.
• Design and develop automated testing tools and frameworks. Install and configure test environments that replicate production systems to evaluate software performance and behavior.
• Collaborate with field personnel and customers to evaluate, diagnose, and resolve technical issues.
• Conduct historical analysis of test results to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate and recommend software tools for testing, defect tracking, and quality assurance activities. 
• Modify existing software to correct defects, adapt to new hardware environments, and improve overall performance.
• Store, retrieve, and analyze data to assess system capabilities, performance, and requirements.

Required Skills

• Experience in any of the following:
  • Experience  in DevOps and QA; strong background in software/hardware integration testing
  • Expertise in 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

• An active TS/SCI is required

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

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