Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester

The posting, as Data Systems Analysts, Inc. wrote it

All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.

Position Overview

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. (DSA) is seeking an experienced Senior Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester to support the U.S. Army's Scalable GEOINT Architecture at Fort Gordon, GA.

In this role, you will ensure the quality, security, reliability, and operational readiness of mission-critical software supporting INSCOM's Integrated GEOINT Divisions and the Army GEOINT Office (AGO).

You will lead software quality assurance activities, develop automated testing frameworks, establish testing strategies, and integrate security testing into DevSecOps pipelines. Working closely with software developers, cybersecurity professionals, engineers, and government stakeholders, you will help ensure GEOINT applications meet rigorous performance, functionality, security, and release requirements.

The ideal candidate brings a strong combination of software quality assurance, DevOps engineering, advanced Python automation, CI/CD pipeline development, and automated security testing experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive software quality assurance strategies, test plans, test schedules, and testing procedures.
• Design, develop, and execute automated and manual testing solutions to validate software functionality, security, performance, and reliability.
• Build, configure, and maintain production-like testing environments that accurately represent operational systems.
• Design, build, secure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting automated software testing and deployment.
• Develop advanced Python scripts and automated testing frameworks to improve testing efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability.
• Integrate automated security testing and vulnerability assessment tools into software development and release processes.
• Perform functional, regression, negative, integration, system, and compatibility testing across supported platforms.
• Validate software compatibility across Windows, Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), hardware configurations, and network environments.
• Identify, document, prioritize, and track software defects through resolution using established defect management processes.
• Maintain a centralized repository of known defects, test results, corrective actions, and testing documentation.
• Establish software quality standards and release-readiness criteria to ensure applications meet operational and security requirements before deployment.
• Participate in software design reviews, providing feedback on functionality, usability, testability, and potential technical risks.
• Collaborate with software developers and engineers to troubleshoot, reproduce, and resolve application defects.
• Investigate and troubleshoot software issues reported by field personnel, technical support teams, and government customers.
• Support test

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ards that determine when mission-critical applications are ready for deployment.

For an experienced QA or DevSecOps professional, this position offers technical ownership, challenging engineering problems, collaboration with experienced development and cybersecurity teams, and the opportunity to influence how secure software is tested and delivered.

Your work will directly contribute to preventing software failures, strengthening operational readiness, and supporting geospatial intelligence capabilities essential to national security.

About Data Systems Analysts, Inc. (DSA)

Data Systems Analysts, Inc. (DSA) is an employee-owned technology and professional services company supporting federal government and commercial customers.

DSA delivers mission-focused solutions across cybersecurity, information technology, software development, enterprise modernization, systems engineering, and data analytics.

As an employee-owned company, DSA offers a collaborative work environment, professional growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

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Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.