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Quality Assurance Test Engineer

Hendall Inc
Full Timemid
Rockville, Maryland, US$115k – $130kPosted February 22, 2026

Salary Context

This role offers $115k–$130k. The median for Mid-level lifecycle roles is $90k–$132k (based on 73 listings). 10% above median.

Job Description

OVERVIEWThe Quality Assurance Test Engineer supports software development quality assurance activities throughout the development lifecycle. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional team members to validate business and technical requirements through structured testing and defect analysis. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, methodical, and comfortable working within sprint-based development environments to help deliver high-quality software with minimal defects.DUTIESCollaborate with the software development quality assurance team to support testing activities across the software development lifecycleReview and analyze system and functional specifications to ensure clear understanding of testing requirementsDevelop and contribute to effective test strategies, test plans, and test scenarios under the guidance of the QA leadExecute test cases, both manual and automated as applicable, and analyze test results to identify defects and quality issuesEvaluate software functionality and behavior against defined specifications and acceptance criteriaCreate and maintain detailed logs documenting test phases, test results, and identified defectsReport bugs, errors, and inconsistencies clearly and accurately to development teams using established tracking toolsSupport troubleshooting and root cause analysis efforts in collaboration with developers and QA leadershipConduct post-release and post-implementation testing to validate fixes and ensure solution stabilityWork closely with cross-functional teams to promote quality throughout the full software development lifecycleEnsure testing activities and deliverables align with applicable accessibility standards and guidelinesIdentify, document, and communicate quality risks or issues to the QA lead or project team in a timely mannerProduce and maintain QA documentation, including test management plans, test cases, and test reports, throughout the project lifecyclePerform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager in support of project objectivesMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAt least 5 years of experience in quality assurance and application testingWorking knowledge of at least one Section 508 compliance tool (JAWS preferably)Experience testing Mobile AppsExperience using JIRA Defect Management ToolDemonstrated experience in creating and executing test scripts, and communicating results to managementStrong verbal and written communication skillsHighly organized and detail orientedFlexible, versatile, and works well under pressureMaster's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related IT field of equivalent experiencePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience performing backend database testingExperience using automated test tools (Selenium, JMeter, Python Testing Frameworks) is a plusExperience with Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)Experience in software developmentSalary Range$115,000 to $130,000 per yearFor a complete listing of benefits, please visit our careers page at Hendall Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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