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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Testing & Quality Engineer :: Washington, DC (Remote) - **Company:** ARK Solutions, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $95,000.0 - $110,000.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Microsoft Access, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Automation of Tests, Business Process Management, Data Validation, Data Files, Relational Databases, JSON, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visio, Regression Testing, Requirements Traceability, Selenium, Smoke Testing, Software Requirements Analysis, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Office365 - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us43081e1bb593a336e98ef14e9ee58adc/eaa ## About the Role * Experience eliciting and documenting business processes and requirements. * Experience analyzing business processes and recommending improvements. * Experience creating and executing manual and automated test scripts. * Hands-on experience with automation technologies such as Python, Selenium, AFT, or similar tools. * Experience performing Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT) and/or User Acceptance Testing (UAT). * Experience performing functional, regression, and smoke testing for production validation. * Experience documenting test results and maintaining comprehensive test artifacts. * Experience working with CSV, XML, JSON, and relational databases. * Experience with software test management using Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies. * Experience with Microsoft 365 tools, including Excel, Word, Project, Visio, Access, and Workflow. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills. * ISTQB CTAL-TAE, ISTQB CT-AI, or similar certification. ## Description Seeking for an Software Testing & Quality Engineer to support software quality assurance, requirements analysis, customer acceptance testing, production validation, and test automation initiatives. This role involves analyzing and documenting business requirements, developing manual and automated test scripts, executing functional and regression testing, and maintaining comprehensive testing artifacts. Key Responsibilities * Elicit, analyze, and document business processes, functional requirements, and technical requirements. * Analyze existing business processes and recommend improvements. * Develop and maintain Software Requirements Specification (SRS) documents. * Support functional requirements affecting technical file specifications, including Mail.DAT and Mail.XML. * Create, maintain, and execute manual and automated test scripts. * Develop test automation using Python, Selenium, AFT, or similar technologies. * Perform Customer Acceptance Testing (CAT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). * Conduct production validation through smoke, functional, and regression testing. * Document test results and maintain supporting test evidence and artifacts. * Review Technical Requirement Documents (TRDs) and translate requirements into test scenarios. * Develop and maintain Requirement Traceability Matrices (RTMs) and other testing documentation. * Test and validate data files and formats, including CSV, XML, and JSON. * Perform data validation against relational databases. * Develop performance metrics to track and report the status and results of Customer Acceptance Testing. * Manage and maintain supported technical specifications, guides, and related documentation. * Participate in industry meetings, forums, workgroups, task groups, and user groups as required. * Develop training materials, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and user guides for impacted applications. * Support continuous improvement of testing processes and automation practices. ## Related Videos - [Proactive monitoring and smoke testing in your production environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/139-proactive-monitoring-and-smoke-testing-in-your-production-environment) - [Testing .NET applications a Tool box for every developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/704-testing-net-applications-a-tool-box-for-every-developer) - [Tips and Tricks for Working with JSON](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1229-tips-and-tricks-for-working-with-json) - [How I Built QA from Scratch in a Scaling Startup - no fluff real life story](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2041-how-i-built-qa-from-scratch-in-a-scaling-startup-no-fluff-real-life-story) - [AIQSpecFlow: Improves and automates your agile process of specification and creation of testcases.](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100084-aiqspecflow-improves-and-automates-your-agile-process-of-specification-and-creation-of-testcases) - [Introducing JSON Structure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100219-introducing-json-structure) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [The 8 Best Code Testing Tools](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/402-the-8-best-code-testing-tools) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Mastering Remote Work: Tips for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/558-mastering-remote-work-tips-for-developers) - [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)