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# Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester

- **Company:** J5 Consulting
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), JavaScript (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Computer Clusters, Information Systems, Elasticsearch, Github, Design of User Interfaces, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Network Information Services, Scrum Methodology, Logstash, Ansible, Requirements Management, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Workflow Management Systems, Scripting, Cloudformation, Information Technology, Kibana, Terraform, Docker, Elk Stack, Jenkins
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-quality-assurance-specialist-applications-tester-va--76fa6369-9cb3-44ad-985b-96ebcc5764c4

## About the Role

Software Testing, Consulting, Information Technology & Information Systems, Government, Network Performance/Analysis, Computer Services, NIS (Network Information Service), Ecosystems, Requirements Management, Alumni Relations, * Demonstrated experience developing and conducting software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.

 * Demonstrated experience preparing documentation such as program-level, user-level, and security documentation.
 * Demonstrated experience performing as an Agile Scrum Master.
 * Demonstrated experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and MS Azure cloud technologies.
 * Demonstrated experience with Jenkins, Github, Docker, and orchestration tools such as Ansible, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
 * Demonstrated experience with Linux administration and scripting languages including Bash and Python.
 * Demonstrated experience with full ELK stack such as ElasticSearch, Logstash, Kibana, and Filebeat.
 * Demonstrated experience with JavaScript/HTML/CSS web user interfaces.

Highly Desired Skills and Demonstrated Experience:

 * Demonstrated experience analyzing customer requirements and providing technical expertise on cloud cluster computing techniques and technologies.
 * Demonstrated experience working with systems analysts, engineers, programmers and others to obtain information on project limitations and capabilities, performance requirements and interfaces.
 * Demonstrated experience providing technical support during software installation or configuration.
 * Demonstrated experience designing and customizing software for client use in a cloud environment with the aim of optimizing operational efficiency., * The successful candidate must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance with a Full Scope Polygraph.