Senior Quality Assurance Analyst (Tester)

Title: Senior Quality Assurance Analyst (Tester)

Location: Remote

Company Background

At APV, we’re more than a technology company — we’re a mission-driven powerhouse transforming organizations through advanced technology and human ingenuity. Our expertise spans AI/ML, data architecture, low-code/no-code development, Agile DevSecOps, and cloud services, delivering scalable and meaningful solutions.

In our Emerging Technology Lab, innovation drives progress. Our teams create intelligent chatbots, AI-powered assistants, robotic process automation (RPA), essay graders, and data analytics platforms. If you’re passionate about solving complex challenges and shaping the future, APV is the place for you.

Since 2007, we’ve partnered with federal and state agencies to deliver IT, training, and consulting solutions that achieve mission-critical outcomes. Built on accountability, integrity, and quality, we go beyond expectations.

With 70+ prime contracts and a proven record of client success, APV continues to grow — and we’re looking for exceptional talent to grow with us.

At APV, we Always Provide Value.

Role:

The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst (Tester) will provide full-performance level testing support to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).. The Mid-Level QA Analyst designs and executes test cases across functional, regression, integration, accessibility, and user acceptance testing for system releases under approved test strategies.

This role applies SDLC and Agile/Scrum practices, federal accessibility (Section 508) requirements, and DHS-specific quality expectations with limited supervision. The Mid-Level QA Analyst designs and executes test cases, performs defect triage and tracking, contributes to test documentation, supports HC migration test cycles, and escalates complex methodological or release-readiness issues to senior personnel.

Duties:

The Senior Quality Assurance Analyst (Tester) will:

Education:

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, Engineering, or related field. Equivalent federal QA testing experience may substitute based on contract terms.

Required Experience and Skills:

· U.S. Citizenship.

· Active DHS Public Trust or favorably adjudicated investigation; ability to obtain and maintain required suitability/access throughout the period of performance.

· Minimum 5-7 years of total software testing experience, including hands-on functional, regression, and UAT execution.

· Strong knowledge of the SDLC and the Scrum Framework.

· Strong knowledge of QA strategies and methodologies, including smoke testing, regression testing, and functional and non-functional testing.

· Hands-on experience with Jira and test management or defect tracking tools.

· Hands-on experience using JAWS for Section 508 testing.

· Working knowledge of SQL queries, GUI design standards, and best practices.

· Working knowledge of Section 508 requirements and the Revised 508 Standards.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear test documentation and respond professionally to functional and technical stakeholders.

· Demonstrated ability to manage a steady workload with limited supervision in a fully remote environment.

Preferred Skills:

· Prior experience supporting DHS, OPM, federal HR shared services, or other federal Human Capital systems testing programs.

· Experience testing HC platforms such as Workday, Oracle HCM Cloud, SAP SuccessFactors, or PeopleSoft HCM.

· Experience testing federal HR systems, including NFC EmpowHR, USA Staffing, FedTalent, OPM eOPF, webTA, BENEFEDS, or TSP integrations.

· Experience supporting HC system migrations, modernization programs, or integration testing activities.

· Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks (Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman/Newman, or comparable).

· Experience with Salesforce testing or experience testing custom applications and websites.

· Certifications such as ISTQB Foundation, CSTE, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or active progress toward ISTQB Advanced.

· DHS Trusted Tester certification or IAAP CPACC for Section 508 accessibility.

About APV

APV is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.