Mid-Level Quality Assurance (QA)
Description
At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.
Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.
Are you ready to:
Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
- Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
- Be the difference and make it happen?
MetaPhase is seeking a detail-oriented, curious, and proactive Mid-Level Quality Assurance (QA) Tester to join our software development team supporting a federal agency. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in both manual and automated testing within an Agile environment. This role is responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of the client’s system by designing and executing test plans, identifying defects, and collaborating closely with web developers, data engineers, and client stakeholders. The Tester will play a key role in driving quality throughout the software development lifecycle and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Basic Qualifications (Required)
- A minimum of five (5) years of professional work experience.
- At least three (3+) years of software testing (manual and/or automated) experience.
- Experience creating, executing, and maintaining test cases, test scripts, and test plans.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies, software development life cycle (SDLC), and QA methodologies.
- Familiarity with defect tracking tools (e.g., Jira, or similar).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Essential Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain comprehensive system test plans, test scripts, documentation implementation, gap analysis, and test frameworks.
- Perform and execute various types of testing, including but not limited to: functional (manual, regression and smoke), usability, load and performance testing.
- Document test results clearly and report defects using defect tracking tools.
- Verify bug fixes and perform re-testing as needed.
- Work closely with product owners and cross-functional teams to remove impediments and deliver functional updates.
- Support sprint planning and backlog refinement by providing input on test coverage and potential risks.
- Ensure software meets quality standards before deployment to production.
- Contribute to continuous process improvement by suggesting enhancements to QA workflows, tools, or automation strategies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with federal clients or in a government contracting environment.
- Experience with using automated testing tools (e.g., Playwright) to support regression testing.
- Knowledge of database testing and ability to write basic SQL queries to verify data results.
- Experience testing web-based applications in cloud-based environments (e.g., Azure).
Work Location
Client location: Remote
Travel
None
Education Level
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Clearance Level
This position requires the ability to obtain and hold an active Public Trust clearance at a U.S. Government Agency.
Benefits & Perks:
At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.
Compensation:
Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $80k - $90k.
About MetaPhase
MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:
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- Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023
- Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
- Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023
- Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020
MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.
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