Software QA Tester, DMV Application (On-site, Washington, DC)

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