Sep 11
Unspecified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$90,000 - $100,000
No Traveling
IT - QA and Test
Gaithersburg, MD (On-Site/Office)
Position Description
JOB TITLE:
Quality Assurance & Testing Specialist
SCHEDULE:
Full-Time
LOCATION:
Gaithersburg, MD (100% On-Site)
About Us:
Blue Iris Tech Consulting Inc. is a mission-driven small business dedicated to delivering innovative cybersecurity and technology solutions to our government partners. We’re currently seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance & Testing Specialist to join our federal development team supporting the iEdison platform at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This is your opportunity to ensure system security, compliance, and user success by driving quality across complex federal applications.
What You’ll Be Doing:
The Quality Assurance & Testing Specialist works closely with developers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality, secure, and reliable software delivery. Responsibilities include:
• Reviewing and analyzing system specifications to develop effective test strategies.
• Designing, executing, and documenting manual and automated test cases.
• Identifying, logging, and tracking software defects in GitLab.
• Performing regression and smoke testing before each release.
• Enabling automated testing within the CI/CD pipeline using Selenium, Cucumber, and JUnit.
• Provide Customer Acceptance Testing support, validate results, log customer-reported issues, assist resolution, and maintain the enhancement/bug log, incorporating COR feedback.
• Conducting post-release testing and troubleshooting issues.
• Plan and execute performance/load/stress testing (e.g., JMeter or equivalent), analyze bottlenecks, and report remediation.
• Managing customer support requests in Salesforce and following up with users after bug fixes.
• Reviewing tickets ready for testing and ensuring acceptance criteria are met.
• Testing APIs and Bulk Upload functionalities using Postman.
• Participate in COR review/validation gates; derive test scenarios from approved designs/use cases and document outcomes.
• Author traceable test plans mapping each requirement to corresponding test cases; maintain results and coverage.
• Presenting high-priority issues and fixes to stakeholders.
• Supporting onboarding of new employees by assisting with application knowledge.
• Plan and execute Section 508 accessibility testing (e.g., WAVE) for all UI changes; document results and remediation.
Required Qualifications:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years hands-on testing of web and RESTful apps including regression/negative, UI/compatibility, data interface & migration, performance/load/stress, test automation, defect tracking, and test strategy/coverage.
• Experience integrating automated tests into GitLab CI/CD; familiarity with Maven/JUnit pipelines and interpreting security/quality scan outputs supporting ATO (static analysis, dependency check, dynamic testing, penetration testing).
• Hands-on experience with automation tools (Selenium, Cucumber, JUnit).
• Strong knowledge of test management, defect tracking, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with GitLab, Postman, Salesforce, and MS Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and documentation ability.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with developers and stakeholders.
• Employment is contingent on NIST Moderate Risk ADP clearance and PIV badge issuance (start date may be delayed pending issuance). New hires must complete NIST orientation within 1 month and security awareness training within 2 weeks, and sign NIST IT Rules of Behavior.
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience testing federal government applications or within regulated industries.
• Knowledge of Java for test script development.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and sprint-based testing cycles.
• Prior experience with security compliance testing.
• Customer service or help desk experience supporting ticket resolution.
[Interested candidates should apply with their resume and proof of clearance eligibility.]
Company Overview
Blue Iris Tech is an 8(a) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) that has supported a range of government agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Defense Health Agency (DHA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), and Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Why Join Blue Iris:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Collaborative, mission-focused culture
• Opportunities to grow your technical expertise on impactful federal projects
Benefits Include:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible work options (if applicable)
Pay Range: $95,000 - 98,000
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiting@blueiristech.com.
JOB TITLE:
Quality Assurance & Testing Specialist
SCHEDULE:
Full-Time
LOCATION:
Gaithersburg, MD (100% On-Site)
About Us:
Blue Iris Tech Consulting Inc. is a mission-driven small business dedicated to delivering innovative cybersecurity and technology solutions to our government partners. We’re currently seeking a highly skilled Quality Assurance & Testing Specialist to join our federal development team supporting the iEdison platform at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This is your opportunity to ensure system security, compliance, and user success by driving quality across complex federal applications.
What You’ll Be Doing:
The Quality Assurance & Testing Specialist works closely with developers, project managers, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality, secure, and reliable software delivery. Responsibilities include:
• Reviewing and analyzing system specifications to develop effective test strategies.
• Designing, executing, and documenting manual and automated test cases.
• Identifying, logging, and tracking software defects in GitLab.
• Performing regression and smoke testing before each release.
• Enabling automated testing within the CI/CD pipeline using Selenium, Cucumber, and JUnit.
• Provide Customer Acceptance Testing support, validate results, log customer-reported issues, assist resolution, and maintain the enhancement/bug log, incorporating COR feedback.
• Conducting post-release testing and troubleshooting issues.
• Plan and execute performance/load/stress testing (e.g., JMeter or equivalent), analyze bottlenecks, and report remediation.
• Managing customer support requests in Salesforce and following up with users after bug fixes.
• Reviewing tickets ready for testing and ensuring acceptance criteria are met.
• Testing APIs and Bulk Upload functionalities using Postman.
• Participate in COR review/validation gates; derive test scenarios from approved designs/use cases and document outcomes.
• Author traceable test plans mapping each requirement to corresponding test cases; maintain results and coverage.
• Presenting high-priority issues and fixes to stakeholders.
• Supporting onboarding of new employees by assisting with application knowledge.
• Plan and execute Section 508 accessibility testing (e.g., WAVE) for all UI changes; document results and remediation.
Required Qualifications:
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 5+ years hands-on testing of web and RESTful apps including regression/negative, UI/compatibility, data interface & migration, performance/load/stress, test automation, defect tracking, and test strategy/coverage.
• Experience integrating automated tests into GitLab CI/CD; familiarity with Maven/JUnit pipelines and interpreting security/quality scan outputs supporting ATO (static analysis, dependency check, dynamic testing, penetration testing).
• Hands-on experience with automation tools (Selenium, Cucumber, JUnit).
• Strong knowledge of test management, defect tracking, and CI/CD practices.
• Experience with GitLab, Postman, Salesforce, and MS Excel.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and documentation ability.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with developers and stakeholders.
• Employment is contingent on NIST Moderate Risk ADP clearance and PIV badge issuance (start date may be delayed pending issuance). New hires must complete NIST orientation within 1 month and security awareness training within 2 weeks, and sign NIST IT Rules of Behavior.
Desired Qualifications:
• Experience testing federal government applications or within regulated industries.
• Knowledge of Java for test script development.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and sprint-based testing cycles.
• Prior experience with security compliance testing.
• Customer service or help desk experience supporting ticket resolution.
[Interested candidates should apply with their resume and proof of clearance eligibility.]
Company Overview
Blue Iris Tech is an 8(a) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) that has supported a range of government agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Defense Health Agency (DHA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), and Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Why Join Blue Iris:
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Collaborative, mission-focused culture
• Opportunities to grow your technical expertise on impactful federal projects
Benefits Include:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Federal Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible work options (if applicable)
Pay Range: $95,000 - 98,000
The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other laws.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiting@blueiristech.com.
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