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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # QA/Test Engineer (Survivor Portal) - **Company:** DecisionPoint Corporation - **Location:** Reston, VA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, CompTIA Security+, Information Systems, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Apache JMeter, Regression Testing, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Test Management, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Enterprise Software Applications, Performance Testing, Postman, Cypress (Programming Language), Gatling, Backend, SC Clearance, Build Management, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Devsecops, Api Management, Testrail - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/87771464/1 ## About the Role Clearance Requirement: * Must hold an active Secret clearance. Education: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. Experience: * Minimum 5 years of experience in software quality assurance or test engineering for enterprise applications. * Experience supporting federal or defense Agile DevSecOps programs. * Proven success implementing automated testing frameworks in CI/CD environments. Technical Knowledge: * Proficiency with Selenium, Postman, or Cypress for automated and API testing. * Experience with test case management tools (Zephyr, qTest, or TestRail). * Familiarity with Agile software development and DevSecOps testing integration. * Experience in AWS GovCloud or equivalent secure cloud environments. * Understanding of DoD cybersecurity standards, DISA STIGs, and RMF compliance. * Knowledge of load and performance testing tools (JMeter, Gatling, or similar). Certifications (Preferred): * ISTQB Certified Tester or Certified Software Tester (CSTE). * CompTIA Security+ CE (DoD 8570 baseline). * AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or equivalent. Skills: * Exceptional attention to detail and documentation accuracy. * Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. * Excellent teamwork and communication across Agile teams. * Ability to identify risk areas early and ensure continuous quality improvements. ## Description The QA/Test Engineer (Survivor Portal) will: Develop, maintain, and execute manual and automated test scripts that ensure functionality, performance, and compliance of Survivor Portal features. * Maintain traceability from business and functional requirements through test cases and deployment validation to ensure completeness of verification. * Participate in Agile sprint testing, including backlog grooming, story acceptance, and regression testing for incremental releases. * Create and maintain a test management repository that aligns user stories to validation evidence and test results. * Support continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) by integrating test automation pipelines with build and deployment tools. * Conduct API and integration testing to ensure secure data exchange between the Survivor Portal and backend systems. * Validate accessibility compliance (Section 508/WCAG) and usability in coordination with UX designers. * Document, report, and track software defects and performance issues using Jira or similar tools. * Support load, stress, and security testing to ensure portal resilience under varying user and data loads. * Collaborate with developers and system engineers to identify and mitigate issues early in the release cycle. * Perform post-deployment validation (PDV) to ensure system readiness and confirm operational continuity across environments. * Contribute to sustainment testing, verifying successful patch deployment and configuration changes. * Provide quality-related input for Continuous Service Improvement (CSI) and lessons learned. ## Related Videos - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Are Your APIs Ready for AI Agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2004-are-your-apis-ready-for-ai-agents) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) - [Continuous testing - run automated tests for every change!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/190-continuous-testing-run-automated-tests-for-every-change) ## Related Articles - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) - [Integration And E2E Testing: Are They Complementary or Interchangeable?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/86-integration-and-e2e-testing-are-they-complementary-or-interchangeable) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [What is a Test Plan: Guide to Test Planning](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/191-what-is-a-test-plan-guide-to-test-planning) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)