Acquired Data Solutions

Job Description Job Description Please do not apply if you are not a U.S. Citizen and/or if you don't have DHS Suitability or Capable of passing DHS suitability screening or DHS financial responsibility standards Location: Frequent on-site meetings at the TSA Headquarters in Springfield, VA & the TSA System Integration Facility (TSIF) at Reagan National Airport (DCA), Arlington, VA Clearance Level: DHS Security Clearance or eligibility (Capable of passing DHS suitability screening or DHS financial responsibility standards) Workplace Type: Remote/Telework U.S. Citizenship Required Job Description Overview ADS is seeking a STIP Senior Level Software Tester position responsible for executing test cases, identifying defects, documenting issues, and helping ensure software applications meet quality standards. The candidate will work closely with software developers, senior systems engineers, and senior architects. This position requires proficiency in design and execution of detailed test plans and test cases. Candidates will lead functional testing, regression testing, integration testing, system testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), API testing, performance testing, validate software against business and technical requirements, identify, document, prioritize, and track defects. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong problem-solving skills, writes clean and maintainable code, and leads systems testing/quality assurance/verification & validation discussions and improvements. Experience with automated testing solutions is a plus. Responsibilities Test software applications in programming languages such as Java, C#, C++, ASP.Net, Python, JavaScript. Participate in all phases of the software development lifecycle, including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Collaborate with product owners, designers, and Quality Assurance teams to deliver high-quality, user-focused solutions. Debug, test and resolve software defects and performance bottlenecks. Write and maintain technical documentation including code comments, manuals, and API references. Familiar with Agile Software Development such as SAFe and other Agile Tools such as Github, JIRA Follow best practices in version control (e.g., Git), agile development, and CI/CD pipelines. Ensure software complies with security, accessibility, and quality standards (e.g., OWASP, Section 508, NIST). Contribute to architectural decisions and recommend improvements for existing applications and systems. Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to the team's tech stack. Provide support and mentoring to junior developers and database administrators. Qualifications - Required Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related fields. 15+ years of hands-on experience in software testing. Java/Spring MVC and Spring Boot experience are highly preferred. Single Sign On (SSO) / session management / complex permissions environments. Deep understanding of object-oriented programming, data structures, and algorithms. Scala/Http4s experience desired. Data engineering skills are also desirable. Specifically, "ETL" (extract, transform, load) experience. Proficiency in one or more backend languages (e.g., Java, .Net, Node.js) and frontend frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js). Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB). Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). Strong understanding of software development best practices and design patterns. Experience with automated testing solutions (e.g., Postman). Experience using Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban). Qualifications - Desired Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Experience working in DevOps environments with tools like Jenkins, Gitlab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions. Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (e.g., Junit, PyTest, Jest). DHS Security Clearance or eligibility. Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Developer Associate, Mircosoft Certified Developer). Experience in DevSecOps or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) environments. Powered by JazzHR epXUa3kmkA