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Journeyman Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester

Guidehouse

New Carrollton, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Aug 2025

About the role

Job Family:

Testing (Digital)

Travel Required:

Up to 25%

Clearance Required:

Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:

As a Journeyman Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester, you will:

Test moderately complex features of enterprise software systems using established test plans and scripts.
Execute functional, integration, and performance tests, document results, and track outcomes using designated tools.
Participate in follow-up testing, defect resolution, and peer reviews.
You will also contribute to test data creation, test case development, and documentation updates. This role typically reports to a supervisor or senior engineer and works under close direction while gaining proficiency in enterprise testing practices.
Assist in onboarding new testers, support training activities, and help coordinate testing resources across projects.
Will work with technologies such as IBM Rational ETM, RPT, Selenium, JMeter, Control-M, and databases like Oracle and DB2, across platforms including Windows, Linux, and mainframe environments.

What You Will Need:

US Citizenship is required.
Must have pre-existing IRS clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or a related technical discipline.
At least Two (2) years of experience in software quality assurance, infrastructure, or information systems testing.
Experience executing test cases, analyzing results, and documenting outcomes using test management tools.
Familiarity with test automation tools such as Selenium, JMeter, LoadRunner, or Rational Performance Tester (RPT).
Ability to support test data creation, test case development, and defect tracking.
Understanding of Agile and Waterfall development methodologies.
Exposure to enterprise platforms including Windows, Linux, UNIX, and mainframe systems.
Experience working with relational databases such as Oracle, DB2, or SQL Server.
Ability to follow standardized testing procedures and contribute to process improvement.
Test Execution & Analysis: Proficient in executing functional, integration, and regression tests; analyzing results.
Test Planning & Design: Experience developing test cases, test data, and contributing to test strategy.
Automation Support: Working knowledge of test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JMeter, RPT).
Defect Management: Skilled in defect identification, logging, and resolution tracking.
Cross-Platform Testing: Comfortable testing across Windows, Linux, UNIX, and mainframe systems.
Database Validation: Experience with Oracle, DB2, or SQL Server for data-driven testing.
Process Improvement: Contributes to testing process enhancements and documentation.
Mentorship: Supports onboarding and training of junior testers.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility testing standards and tools (e.g., JAWS, ZoomText).
Experience supporting test automation initiatives and contributing to automation frameworks.
Familiarity with performance testing and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, AIX, OEM).
Exposure to enterprise scheduling tools such as Control-M or OpCon.
Experience with ETL tools like Informatica and data masking technologies.
Ability to contribute to documentation, training materials, and knowledge transfer activities.
Familiarity with test data management tools such as CA Test Data Manager (CA-TDM) or IBM Infosphere Optim.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include: