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LCG, Inc. · 2 days ago

Test Engineer, Associate

Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$60K/yr - $85K/yr

4+ years exp

LCG, Inc. is seeking a Test Engineer, Associate to support Client’s ITAC by executing comprehensive quality assurance activities across the full software development lifecycle. This role involves designing and executing manual and automated test cases, validating requirements, and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards.

Health CareInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and maintain manual and automated test cases/scripts covering functional, regression, integration, smoke, and non-functional testing scenarios

Create test cases aligned with user stories, acceptance criteria, and Definition of Done (DoD) documented in Jira

Maintain traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects to support auditability and release readiness

Execute functional, regression, and smoke testing across development, test, staging, and pre-production environments

Validate bug fixes, enhancements, and modernization changes to ensure no regression to existing functionality

Support load and performance testing activities as needed, coordinating with developers and database teams to identify bottlenecks and validate remediation

Execute API testing using Postman and SoapUI Pro, validating request/response structures, data integrity, error handling, and performance

Design and implement automated test scripts using Subject7, Jest, and approved ITAC automation frameworks

Integrate automated test suites into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins and/or GitHub Actions), supporting continuous testing and faster feedback cycles

Maintain automated test artifacts and ensure they are reusable, maintainable, and aligned with evolving application functionality

Support Section 508 accessibility testing, generating required testing evidence and artifacts for compliance reporting

Execute automated and manual accessibility checks using ITAC-approved tools and techniques, collaborating with UI/UX and 508 SMEs

Assist in producing test evidence to support VPATs, annual 508 reports, and release-specific compliance deliverables

Log, track, and manage defects in Jira, ensuring clear reproduction steps, severity classification, and traceability to requirements

Maintain test artifacts, test data, and test results in ITAC-approved repositories (e.g., SharePoint)

Participate in root cause analysis for recurring defects and contribute to continuous improvement of test processes

Participate in Agile/SAFe ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives

Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities and assist business users with test execution and validation

Contribute to Test Plans, Test Data, and Test Results deliverables required per Program Increment and release

Qualification

Test Management & AutomationAPI TestingCI/CD IntegrationDefect & Backlog TrackingTest Automation FrameworksSection 508 TestingAgile ParticipationTest Artifacts ManagementCollaboration with UI/UXRoot Cause AnalysisProfessional ExperienceAutomation Testing Certifications

Required

4-7 years of professional experience in software quality assurance within enterprise environments

3+ years experience executing manual and automated testing across web and API-based applications

2+ years experience with API testing and automation frameworks

2+ years experience supporting Agile or SAFe delivery teams

Prior experience in a federal or regulated environment supporting compliance testing (508, security, audit) is strongly preferred

Test Management & Automation: Subject7

Defect & Backlog Tracking: Jira

API Testing: Postman, SoapUI Pro

Test Automation Frameworks: Jest

CI/CD Integration: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and related pipeline tools

SDLC Artifacts: Test plans, test cases, test scripts, test results documentation

Preferred

NIH Experience preferred

Bachelor's degree preferred in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent professional experience)

Automation testing certifications (e.g., ISTQB, Certified Test Automation Engineer)

Section 508 or accessibility testing certifications (nice to have)