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# Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Specialist / App Tester

- **Company:** Ardent Principles
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $260,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), 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/9060527/software-quality-assurance-sqa-specialist-app-tester

## About the Role

We're looking for a Software QA Tester who goes far beyond click-and-record tools-someone who codes automation, probes for vulnerabilities, validates data across Oracle/Postgres/MySQL, and builds repeatable, standards-driven test processes. If you have worked with Selenium Webdriver and are comfortable in Linux, fluent in Java automation, and ready to shape a resilient test environment, this role is built for you., In this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following 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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Working with 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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Experience with 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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Ensure 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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Maintain and update 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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