| Location | Washington, DC |
| Job Type | Contractor, Full-time |
| Salary | $48–$57 Per Hour |
About This Role
The DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) is seeking a Software QA Tester to test the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) enterprise application. Working in an Agile team, you will review requirements, design and execute manual and automated test cases, track defects in JIRA, validate data with SQL, and help deliver a comprehensive digital-government experience for DC residents, businesses, and visitors.
Responsibilities
Develop test strategies, plans, and test cases (functional, automation, integration, regression) for the DMV enterprise application
Execute manual and automated tests, track defects, and ensure resolution with proper documentation
Automate test cases using test automation frameworks and tools (for example Selenium, ACCELQ)
Collaborate with developers and business analysts to refine requirements and acceptance criteria
Perform cross-browser and usability testing and participate in code reviews
Use JIRA to manage the defect lifecycle; validate results with SQL queries against application tables
Document test results, maintain test artifacts, and follow all DC Government security standards
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
8 plus years of experience in software testing / QA
Experience with test case management and defect tracking tools (JIRA)
Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (Selenium, ACCELQ)
Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and version control
Strong SQL skills for data validation; excellent written and verbal communication; strong analytical skills
Must qualify for a STaR2 Journeyman labor category; able to work 100% onsite in Washington, DC and interview in person
Preferred: Micro Focus ALM, REST API and integration testing, security testing
Required Skills
Test strategy, planning, and test case design (functional, integration, regression)
Manual and automated test execution and defect lifecycle management
Test automation framework development (Selenium, ACCELQ)
SQL-based data validation and results verification
Requirements review and acceptance-criteria refinement in an Agile team
API testing and wireframe interpretation (Figma / XD)
*Software / tools:* JIRA, Micro Focus ALM, Selenium, ACCELQ, SQL, REST API
About Tecknomic
Tecknomic is a technical staffing firm partnering with government and Fortune 500 clients across manufacturing, engineering, and technology. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected-veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.