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# Jr. QA Tester - Hybrid

- **Company:** NTT DATA Corporation
- **Location:** Rockville, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $80,000.0 - $124,806.0
- **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Information Systems, Databases, Scrum Methodology, Microsoft Copilot, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), SQL Databases, Test Case, Test Data, Test Execution Engine, Application Enhancement Tool, Postman, GitHub Copilot, Cypress (Programming Language), Hp Alm, Information Technology, Playwright, GPT
- **Published:** October 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://careers-inc.nttdata.com/talentcommunity/apply/1441854300/?locale=en_US

## About the Role

* Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance, Software Testing, IT Support, Business Analysis, or related fields.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field.
 * Basic understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) concepts.
 * Knowledge of testing methodologies and defect management processes.
 * Experience through coursework, internships, capstone projects, or professional experience performing software testing activities.
 * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
 * Internship experience on software development or QA projects.
 * Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
 * Exposure to Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Postman, or similar testing tools.
 * Exposure to SQL and database validation.
 * Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, or HP ALM.
 * Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards.
 * Federal consulting or government internship experience.
 * Microsoft Copilot
 * ChatGPT
 * Jira/Confluence AI
 * GitHub Copilot
 * AI-powered testing platforms
 * Generate test cases
 * Create acceptance criteria
 * Draft documentation
 * Analyze defects
 * Improve testing productivity is highly desirable.
 * ISTQB Foundation Certification
 * Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
 * Agile Fundamentals Certification
 * Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications (AZ-900, AI-900)

## Description

NTT DATA Federal Services is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Quality Assurance Analyst to support mission-critical federal health and scientific research programs. This position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals interested in software quality assurance, test automation, Agile delivery, and emerging AI-driven testing capabilities. The successful candidate will assist with validating software applications, executing test cases, documenting defects, supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve testing efficiency and quality outcomes., * Execute functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing activities.

 * Review business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to develop test scenarios and test cases.
 * Document, track, and validate software defects using Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
 * Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, and retrospectives.
 * Assist with test data preparation, test execution, and test result reporting.
 * Support Section 508 accessibility testing and compliance verification.
 * Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and client stakeholders.
 * Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test scripts.
 * Use approved AI-powered tools to assist with:

 * Test case generation
 * Requirements analysis
 * Test data creation
 * Defect investigation
 * Documentation and reporting

Review and validate AI-generated outputs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.

Support continuous process improvement initiatives within the QA practice.