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# Software Quality Assurance Specialist / Tester

- **Company:** Ardent Principles
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, Data Validation, Linux, File Systems, Eclipse (Software), IntelliJ IDEA, Apache JMeter, PostgreSQL, MySQL, NetBeans, Oracle (Applications), Selenium, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), SQL Databases, Software Coding, Selenium Webdriver
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9060523/software-quality-assurance-specialist-tester

## About the Role

In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. The following are required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:
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SQL queries for data validation (Oracle, Postgres, MySQL)
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Expert in Selenium WebDriver
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Emphasis of experience must be in the area of writing automated code (Java) as opposed to simply click and record
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Must be able to evaluate developer assignments, independently understand requirements, and engineer tests to evaluate best path scenario as well as probe for possible failure conditions
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Must know to use an IDE to code (ex - IntelliJ, Eclipse, NetBeans)
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Interacting in a Linux environment (ex - Bash scripting, vi)
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Expertise in writing test plans, cases, procedures, scripts, and scenarios
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Demonstrated history with manual and automated test processes
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Ability to work well in a constantly evolving work environment
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Ensuring the QA and testing approach references all known vulnerabilities and best practices
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Conduct and report testing using a repeatable process based on industry best practices
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Maintaining and updating the test environment
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Must have development skills, as automated testing is a lot of writing code.
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Solid hands-on experience testing experience with testing tools such as JMeter and /or Selenium.

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