- Salary
- $130k – $260k/yr
- Location
- Herndon, VA
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Clearance
- Required
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Software Quality Assurance (SQA) Specialist / App Tester
Department: Data Analysis and Technology Services
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Herndon, VA
Compensation: $130,000 - $260,000 / year
Description
LOCATION: Full-time, onsite in Herndon, VA
We’re looking for a Software QA Tester who goes far beyond click‑and‑record tools—someone who codes automation, probes for vulnerabilities, validates data across Oracle/Postgres/MySQL, and builds repeatable, standards‑driven test processes. If you have worked with Selenium Webdriver and are comfortable in Linux, fluent in Java automation, and ready to shape a resilient test environment, this role is built for you.
With a competitive salary and industry-leading benefits, Ardent Principles offers more than just a job - we offer a career path filled with growth and opportunities.
"Ardent Principles" signifies our unwavering commitment to excellence, driven by a profound passion and a strict adherence to ethical values. We believe that happy employees make for happy clients. 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 and let's shape the future together!
Key Responsibilities
- SQL queries for data validation (Oracle, Postgres, MySQL)
- Working with Selenium WebDriver
- Emphasis of experience must be in the area of writing automated code (Java) as opposed to simply click and record
- Must be able to evaluate developer assignments, independently understand requirements, and engineer tests to evaluate best path scenario as well as probe for possible failure conditions
- Must know to use an IDE to code (ex - IntelliJ, Eclipse, NetBeans)
- Experience with interacting in a Linux environment (ex - Bash scripting, vi)
- Expertise in writing test plans, cases, procedures, scripts, and scenarios
- Demonstrated history with manual and automated test processes
- Ability to work well in a constantly evolving work environment
- Ensure the QA and testing approach references all known vulnerabilities and best practices
- Conduct and report testing using a repeatable process based on industry best practices
- Maintain and update the test environment
- Must have development skills, as automated testing is a lot of writing code.
- Solid hands-on experience testing experience with testing tools such as JMeter and /or Selenium.
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.