QA Tester (Systems Modernization)

Quick Facts

• Role: QA Tester (Systems Modernization)

• Location: Remote

• Compensation: $90–100k DoE

• Travel: 0–5%

Description

Own quality assurance across the full testing lifecycle for modernization of complex legacy mission systems, ensuring that functionality is accurately and reliably translated into clean, scalable software.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and optimize comprehensive test scripts and test plans aligned with system modernization objectives

• Identify, document, and track defects through resolution with clear and actionable reporting

• Coordinate with the development team and stakeholders to ensure requirements are comprehensively understood and tested

• Participate in relevant sprint ceremonies, planning sessions, and stakeholder reviews to communicate testing activities and effort

• Continuously improve testing processes to align with evolving requirements and rapid delivery cadences

• Support the full SDLC from a QA perspective: requirements analysis, test planning, execution, defect management, and sign-off

• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot defects across application, integration, and data layers

• Complete Palantir training and certification (provided) and apply QA practices within the platform

Requirements

• Active DHS Public Trust clearance (DHS ICE Public Trust preferred)

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 5+ years of hands-on software testing experience

• Experience working in complex or enterprise system environments

• Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and best practices

• Proficiency with JIRA for defect tracking and project management; Xray experience strongly preferred

• Ability to design, write, and maintain detailed test plans and test scripts

• Experience testing RESTful APIs, backend services, and data-driven applications

• Experience transforming manual testing into automated testing using tools such as Selenium or Playwright

• Familiarity with Agile/iterative delivery and sprint-based testing workflows

• Analytical rigor, strong communication skills, organizational skills, and high attention to detail

Benefits

• Flexible schedules and teleworking options

• Traditional and HSA-eligible medical insurance plans; employer-paid dental and vision options

• Employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance

• 5% 401(k) company matching

• Paid holidays and PTO accrual; paid parental leave

• Professional development and career growth opportunities