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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # QA Tester - Hybrid - **Company:** NTT DATA, Inc. - **Location:** Potomac, MD, United States - **Salary:** $83,204 - $124,806 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Coverage, Software Quality, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, Data Validation, Data Integration, Github, Scrum Methodology, Productivity Software, Systems Development Life Cycle, Regression Testing, Microsoft Copilot, Swagger, Selenium, Software Engineering, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), SQL Databases, Test Data, Test Management, Strategies of Testing, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Cloud Platform System, Postman, GitHub Copilot, Appium, Test Scripts, Cypress (Programming Language), Generative AI, Hp Alm, Agentic-AI, Gitlab, Microsoft Copilot Studio, AI Platforms, Integration Tests, Information Technology, Playwright, Atlassian Tools, Azure AI, Restful APIs, GPT, Devsecops, Jenkins - **Published:** November 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/qa-tester-hybrid-rockville-md--eab0b933-c020-41f4-9955-1af916001e41 ## About the Role Testing, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance, Testing, Analysis Skills, Quality Engineering, Test Tools, Cloud Computing, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Agile Programming Methodologies, * Minimum 5 years of experience in Software Quality Assurance or Quality Engineering. * Minimum 1 years of experience developing and executing functional, regression, and integration tests. * Minimum 1 years of experience with one or more automation frameworks: * Selenium * Playwright * Cypress * Appium * Minimum 1 years of experience testing APIs using Postman, Swagger, REST Assured, or similar tools. * Minimum 1 years of experience using defect tracking and test management platforms such as Jira, Azure DevOps, HP ALM, or qTest. * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance., * Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field. * Federal government project experience. * Experience with cloud environments (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud). * CI/CD experience using Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab. * Experience with accessibility and Section 508 testing. * Exposure to performance and security testing. * Knowledge of DevSecOps practices. * Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and SDLC best practices. * Experience validating data using SQL queries. * Experience using AI-powered testing and productivity tools such as: Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Jira AI / Atlassian Intelligence, Confluence AI, Testim, Functionize, mabl, Playwright AI integrations, Copilot Studio * ISTQB Foundation or Advanced Certification * Certified Scrum Master (CSM) * SAFe Practitioner * Microsoft AI-900: Azure AI Fundamentals * Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) * Certified Selenium Professional * Certified Agile Tester ## Description NTT DATA Federal Services is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Analyst to support federal digital transformation initiatives and mission-critical systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong software testing expertise, experience operating within Agile environments, and the ability to leverage AI-powered testing tools to improve software quality and delivery speed. This role supports testing activities across web, cloud, API, data integration, and enterprise applications while driving quality engineering best practices throughout the software development lifecycle., Quality Assurance & Validation * Develop and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test scripts. * Perform functional, regression, integration, smoke, API, and end-to-end testing. * Validate system functionality against business requirements and acceptance criteria. * Perform root-cause analysis of defects and partner with development teams to resolve issues. * Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility requirements and federal standards. * Support testing efforts across Agile, Waterfall, and Hybrid development methodologies. Automation & Continuous Testing * Develop, maintain, and execute automated testing frameworks and scripts. * Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines. * Support automated UI, API, and regression testing initiatives. * Improve test coverage and reduce manual testing effort through automation. AI-Enabled Quality Engineering * Leverage AI-assisted testing tools and AI agents to: * Generate test cases and test data * Analyze requirements and user stories * Identify testing gaps and quality risks * Accelerate defect triage and root-cause analysis * Produce quality dashboards and reports * Validate AI-generated outputs and ensure compliance with enterprise quality standards. * Recommend AI-driven process improvements that increase testing efficiency and effectiveness. * Partner with teams implementing Generative AI, AI agents, and intelligent automation solutions. Collaboration & Delivery * Participate in Agile ceremonies and release planning activities. * Work closely with Business Analysts, Developers, Product Owners, Architects, and federal stakeholders. * Track quality metrics and provide clear release recommendations. * Mentor junior QA team members and promote quality best practices.