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# Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester

- **Company:** Ardent Principles
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $130,000 - $260,000
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), Java (Programming Language), Web Accessibility, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Computer Engineering, Selenium, Software Quality Assurance (SQA), Test Data, Spring-boot, Test Scripts, Cypress (Programming Language), AngularJS, Integration Tests, Kubernetes, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/15_b8e42a1e2

## About the Role

Key Responsibilities and Experience neededIn this challenging yet rewarding role, you are an integral part of what brings our Company's mission to life. You must have the following required skills, certifications and demonstrated experience in and/or with:

 * Proficiency in automation tools such as Selenium, Cypress, etc.
 * Strong experience in software testing, including writing and executing test automation scripts.
 * Ability to build test automation frameworks.
 * Working with AWS, Kubernetes, Java, SpringBoot, and Angular.
 * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills.
 * Familiarity with JIRA and agile development practices.
 * Ability to prepare test cases, test scripts, and test data.
 * Experience with manual functional, regression, and integration testing.
 * Knowledge of accessibility testing standards and practices.
 * B.S. in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.