# Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester 653 - Company: [Freedomconsulting]() - Location: Herndon, VA - Team: USG - Posted: May 18, 2026 ## Job description Freedom Technology Solutions Group is looking for a Software Quality Assurance Specialist/Applications Tester to join a new team based out of Herndon, VA! Responsibilities: 1. Assist the Sponsor in the evaluation of software and associated documentation 2. Collaborate with customers to evaluate or diagnose problems; recommend possible solutions 3. Conduct historical analyses of test results 4. Conduct software compatibility tests with programs, hardware, operating systems, or network environments 5. Coordinate user or third party testing 6. Create or maintain databases of known test defects 7. Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability 8. Design or develop automated testing tools 9. Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures 10. Document test procedures to ensure replicability and compliance with standards 11. Estimate software development costs and schedule 12. Develop and define characteristics of quality including quality metrics and scoring parameters; determine requisite quality control resources 13. Develop or specify standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality or release readiness 14. Document software defects, using a bug tracking system, and report defects to software developers 15. Evaluate or recommend software for testing or bug tracking 16. Identify program deviance from standards; suggest modifications to ensure compliance 17. Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content 18. Install and configure recreations of software production environments to allow testing of software performance 19. Install, maintain, or use software testing programs 20. Monitor bug resolution efforts and track successes 21. Monitor program performance to ensure efficient and problem-free operations 22. Participate in formal and informal reviews to determine quality 23. Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems 24. Perform initial debugging procedures by reviewing configuration files, logs, or code pieces to determine breakdown source 25. Plan test schedules or strategies in accordance with project scope or delivery dates 26. Provide feedback and recommendations to developers on software usability and functionality 27. Provide technical support during software installation or configuration 28. Review software documentation to ensure technical accuracy, compliance, or completeness, or to mitigate risks 29. Test system modifications to prepare for implementation 30. Update automated test scripts to ensure currency 31. Utilize beta testing sites to evaluate software performance Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in a related field. * An active security clearance with a polygraph. * 6 to 10 years of experience. **What’s in It for You?** Flexible work environment A team mentality – work with friendly, like-minded professionals Work with innovative, cutting edge technologies Enjoy extremely competitive compensation and benefits A work-life balance you can count on Opportunities to grow and advance your career on our dime **The Benefits You Get with Freedom** Amazing benefits including matching 401k, fully paid medical, and more Generous paid time off – including paid site closure days Competitive salary offerings Paid training and tuition reimbursement Referral bonuses Fully paid life and disability Annual logo wear allowance Company sponsored events (game nights, holiday party, summer party, happy hours) Interested in learning more about Freedom and our culture?  Contact us today!  We’re constantly hosting hiring events in our office and elsewhere, to help you get a sense of what life is like at Freedom before joining the team. 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