Software Quality Assurance/Tester

Acuity, Inc. seeks dynamic, self-motivated individuals with experience as a Software Quality Assurance/Tester. 

The Client requires a software quality assurance engineering for mobile app, mobile emulator, and software application testing which supports our cyber capabilities. In this role, you will participate in software testing, creation and implementation of test strategies, plans, and automated test scripts. You will execute and track status of tests throughout the lifecycle of a sprint and work closely with technical experts to assess bugs and anomalies and determine corrective action, if appropriate. Must have aptitude and attitude to tackle unsolved technical challenges and capable of working in a fast-paced development environment with little assistance.

In return, Acuity Inc offers a great company culture with wonderful work/life balance and a robust compensation package which includes Health/Dental/Vision, up to $6K training & professional development benefit annually, 401K matching, corporate events/team-building and more!

Acuity was awarded "Best Places to Work" by the Washington Business Journal for over 8 years(2010 - 2014, 2015, 2017-2021, 2023) and "Top Workplaces" by Washington Post (2022, 2023). www.myacuity.com

What you’ll be doing: 

• Shall test mobile (Android) and web (Linux, Windows) applications, find bugs, report them, and track resolution.
• Shall participate in software testing, creation and implementation of test strategies, plans, and automated test scripts.
• Shall create and maintain test plans based on functional requirements and user interface specifications.
• Shall prepare and publish test results and reports using Jira and Confluence.
• Shall collaborate with a cross-functional team including software developers, database admins, server admins, and managers to resolve issues.
• Shall work with technical experts to assess bugs and anomalies and determine corrective action.

Required Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in software quality assurance and applications testing.
• Demonstrated experience testing Android applications on an emulator.
• Demonstrated experience testing applications in Windows and Linux environments.
• Demonstrated experience using the following operating systems – Linux, Windows, and Android.
• Demonstrated experience designing, executing, and maintaining manual and automated functional, integration, and regression testing documentation.
• Demonstrated experience building test cases based on use case development methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience developing automated test scripts and using a test automation framework.
• Demonstrated experience with analyzing and reporting test results, defects, and working with developers to resolve defects.
• Demonstrated experience resolving technical issues through debugging, research, and investigation.

Preferred Skills:

• Demonstrated experience with technical writing.
• Demonstrated experience or proficiency with JIRA.

Clearance Requirements:

• TS/SCI w/Poly

Acuity, Inc:  

Acuity is a leading management and technology consulting firm that specializes in serving the federal government. Our innovative, collaborative, and rewarding work environment has earned repeat honors from the Washington Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work”, Washington Post’s “Top Workplace”, and SmartCEO Corporate Culture awards. 

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.