Software Quality Assurance Specialist / Applications Tester

Application Deadline: 29 May 2026

Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chantilly, VA

Description

REQUIRED:  Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
LOCATION:  Full-time onsite in Chantilly, VA

We’re looking for a Software Quality Assurance Specialist who brings sharp analytical instincts and a passion for building intuitive, reliable user experiences. In this role, you’ll provide front‑end and user‑interface testing efforts, anticipating real‑world end‑user challenges that automated tools alone can’t detect. 

Who We Are:
We offer advanced services in data science, data engineering, software engineering, AI solutions, cybersecurity, staff augmentation, and IT program management.

Passionate Integrity, Driven by Excellence
Ardent Principles offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive, industry‑leading benefits package designed to support long‑term stability and employee well‑being. We provide more than a position—we offer a workplace committed to excellence, integrity, and mission‑focused impact.  Our mission is to act as a bridge between satisfied clients and fulfilled employees, ensuring that your job and well-being are our top priorities because your satisfaction leads to the success of our clients.

Join us as we continue building the future of secure, high‑impact solutions.

Key Responsibilities

In 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:

• Providing front-end/user interface testing.  Anticipating end-user issues that technology might not be able to catch.
• Developing, testing, and implementing complex functions, scripts, stored procedures and triggers to support application development.

Highly Desired Qualifications

Other skills and demonstrated experiences that are highly desired but not mandatory to perform the work, include:

• Developing and conducting software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments.

What We Offer You

What We Offer You:

• Highly Competitive Salary: Recognizing and rewarding your expertise and contributions.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
• Dedicated Training Budget: Supporting continuous learning and professional development.
• 100% Employer-Covered Family Vision, Dental, and Health Insurance: Ensuring comprehensive health coverage for you and your family.
• 100% Employer-Covered Life and Disability Insurance: Offering financial security and peace of mind.
• 401(k) Plan with a 6% Employer Match: Helping you plan and save for a secure retirement, with 100% vesting from day one.
• 11 Paid Government Holidays: Observing national holidays to ensure time off with family and friends.
• Spot Bonuses for Exceptional Performance: Rewarding outstanding contributions and achievements.

SCHEDULE:This is a full-time position with consultants expected to be available and working onsite in Chantilly, VA during core hours.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and be part of a team dedicated to driving positive change through technology. Apply now with our easy 3-minute, mobile-friendly initial application process. Your future starts here!