Software Test Engineer

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The Software Test Engineer provides leadership on major software testing and quality assurance efforts. Recognized as a domain expert.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provides authoritative leadership in software testing strategy, defect management, and process improvement. • Shapes enterprise testing strategy and ensures alignment with Section C.5.5.1 deliverables. • Directs systematic testing of software applications across enterprise systems. • Provides expertise in regression, performance, and deployment testing. • Oversees enterprise-wide defect tracking and resolution processes. • Shapes testing documentation standards and compliance verification methods. • Ensures continual improvement through advanced analysis and reporting. • Recognized for expertise in software testing and quality assurance. • Forecasts testing impacts and contributes to contract reviews. • Advises on acquisition logistics and system planning. • Trains staff in testing frameworks and compliance standards. • Ensures traceability, auditability, and compliance across all testing phases.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Software Test Engineer or similar role supporting a DoD customer at the CCMD level.
• Minimum experience of:
• 8 years of experience with a BS/BA or 12 years without a degree or 10 years with an AS/AA or 6 years with a MS/MA or 3 years with a PhD.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8140 compliance for WRC: 451 Systems Administrator – Intermediate.
• DoD‑approved IA baseline certification for ADP‑III/IT‑III based on IAT level, plus a CE/Operating System (OS) certification within six months of assignment.

 

Clearance

• An active TS/SCI is required

 

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

 

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:$113,900—$139,600 USD   What We Believe As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.   Equal Employment Opportunity Statement