Software Tester Quality Assurance Engineer

Dexian Government Solutions is recruiting for a Software Tester/Quality Assurance Engineer to support our contract at the IRSCI in Florence, Kentucky.

The Software Tester / Quality Assurance Engineer?to support test execution, validation, and readiness activities across IRS-CI's technical toolsets under the CMSS subtask. This role is central to validating the performance, reliability, and functionality of emerging digital identity, endpoint, and biometrics solutions being delivered to IRS-CI special agents and field personnel.

You will collaborate with engineers, analysts, and federal stakeholders to ensure rigorous testing, reporting, and resolution tracking aligned with CI mission needs and compliance standards. This role is supporting customers onsite, and located in Florence, Kentucky.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute functional, regression, and integration testing for IRS-CI-developed or integrated tools (e.g., digital identity, Hello sign-in, endpoint biometrics).

• Review technical requirements, use cases, and user stories to design test plans, test scripts, and acceptance criteria

• Validate hardware and software readiness for field deployment including laptops, secure tokens, and mobile tools.

• Identify, log, and track defects or performance issues and work with engineering teams for resolution

• Support sprint-based validation of development outputs, pilot packages, and release builds.

• Document repeatable test cases and support the creation of knowledge base articles or end-user validation checklists

• Coordinate with PMs and SMEs to align testing with deployment timelines and risk profiles

• Provide input to readiness assessments and Go/No-Go decision-making activities

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

• 7+ years?of software testing or QA experience in an enterprise or federal environment

• Hands-on experience creating and executing structured test cases, reporting bugs, and managing test coverage

• Strong understanding of test management practices and tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr, Jira)

• Ability to work independently, document clearly, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Clearance:?Must be able to obtain/maintain IRS MBI (Moderate Risk Background Investigation) - Public Trust

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience testing biometric systems, identity management tools, or authentication frameworks.

• Experience supporting IRS, Treasury, or federal law enforcement technology initiatives.

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum environments and DevSecOps release cycles.

• ISTQB certification or equivalent QA credential.

$100,000.00 - $120,000.00 / yr paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, 401(k), Our robust benefits package includes Open Paid Time Off, 11 Federal Paid Holidays & 5 Paid Sick Days, Company-paid Life/AD&D, Company-paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Health Insurance with Company Contribution, 401k Plan with Company Match, Employee Recognition Program, opportunity for Employee Referral Bonus, opportunity for annual Performance Bonus and much more!

Dexian Government Solutions is an award-winning, ISO 9001:2015 certified, business and GSA contract holder providing diversified Information Technology services to both Civilian and Defense agencies. Services include Software Development, Systems Integration, Data Management, Project Management, Operations & Maintenance, Cybersecurity, and Training and Audio/Visual (AV) Solutions. Dexian Government Solutions has received several recognitions, including rankings on "Top 50 Companies to Watch", Washington Technology's Annual "FAST 50", and Inc. 500's List of "Fastest Growing Private Companies". The Dexian Government Solutions team is comprised of individuals who are dedicated to the success and sustainability of our customers and their missions. Our combination of technical expertise, big business experience, and small business agility allows us to promptly provide our customers with exceptional IT and engineering solutions.