Software Tester

Software Tester | Herndon, VAWe're working with a premier national security innovator delivering mission-critical automation and big data analytics for the Intelligence Community on this exciting opportunity.Join an elite team of DevOps and Data Engineers building advanced cybersecurity applications that protect against global threats. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity of GOTS (Government Off-the-Shelf) applications, leveraging automated and manual testing to validate system security and compliance for high-stakes operational environments.The Role Lead comprehensive software testing activities for advanced cybersecurity and data analytics platforms, acting as the central point of contact for QA. Execute end-to-end testing cycles including functional, regression, and UAT to ensure software resilience in high-security environments. Collaborate closely with Software Developers and DevOps Engineers to identify, document, and resolve complex bugs using detailed technical documentation and visual aids. Drive the enhancement of testing capabilities for mission-critical GOTS applications, ensuring they meet rigorous customer cybersecurity standards. Interface with user forums to capture real-world feedback and translate user experience issues into actionable test cases for new feature development.What You'll Need 5+ years of professional experience in Software Testing and Quality Assurance with a focus on COTS/GOTS software. Active/Current TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph (Mandatory). Proven expertise in testing within both Linux and Windows environments, with a strong ability to debug complex systems. Hands-on experience with Test Automation tools like Selenium is highly preferred to drive efficiency in the CI/CD pipeline. Sharp analytical mindset with a talent for identifying edge cases and adapting to rapidly changing mission priorities.What's On Offer Impactful Work: Directly contribute to the security and compliance of systems used by the Intelligence Community. Cutting-Edge Tech: Work alongside elite engineers in a high-performing Big Data and DevOps environment. Career Growth: Take ownership of the QA process and act as a subject matter expert within an industry-leading national security firm. Team Culture: Collaborative, mission-first atmosphere where innovation in automation is encouraged.Apply via Haystack today!