Position Overview:

The Quality Assurance (QA) Test Engineer - Junior plays a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and functionality of software applications. This position supports the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Software Testing Life Cycle (STLC), contributing to the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of testing processes. Depending on experience, the QA Test Engineer may take on responsibilities ranging from test execution and defect tracking to test planning, automation, and mentoring.

Key Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities (All Levels):
• Analyze and interpret functional and non-functional business and technical requirements.
• Review user stories to assess testing impact and ensure traceability between requirements and test cases.
• Design and document comprehensive positive and negative test cases.
• Participate in retrospectives and lessons learned to improve testing processes.
• Collaborate across state agencies and stakeholders to ensure cohesive and effective testing efforts.

Responsibilities:

Test Execution Support:
• Execute manual test cases for software applications, documenting results and defects in alignment with project requirements.
• Assist in identifying, logging, and tracking defects using tools like Jira or Azure DevOps.

Test Case Development:
• Collaborate with senior QA staff to draft positive and negative test cases based on user stories and functional requirements.

Automation:
• Support the development and execution of basic automation test scripts for regression testing (e.g., Selenium, Cypress).

Compliance & Documentation:
• Follow defect management protocols and maintain traceability between test cases and requirements.
• Contribute to test scenario artifacts during the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Collaboration:
• Work with cross-functional teams, including developers and business analysts, to validate fixes and ensure alignment with acceptance criteria.

Qualifications

Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science , Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 0–3 years of experience in software testing, preferably in healthcare or government IT systems (e.g., Medicaid, HIE).
• Strong understanding of SDLC and STLC and QA methodologies
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with test management tools (e.g., TestRail, Zephyr).
• Working toward certifications such as ISTQB Foundation Level or ASTQB.

Preferred:
• Experience with test automation tools (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, TestNG).
• Familiarity with defect tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, Bugzilla).
• QA certifications (ISTQB, ASTQB, AST).
• Experience working in government or large-scale enterprise environments.
• Exposure to healthcare data standards (HL7, FHIR) or federal compliance frameworks (MITA, CMS).
• Basic SQL querying skills for data validation.

Work Environment:

Hybrid or remote work options may be available.

Collaborative environment with diverse stakeholders.

Fast-paced, deadline-driven projects with opportunities for professional growth.

Additional Information
• U.S. work authorization required
• Must be willing to live in the DC Metro Area and commute to the Rios Partners office at least twice weekly

Benefits Information:
• Profit-sharing/Performance Bonus:  Rios Partners is committed to ensuring the success of the organization benefits the entire team. As such, a portion of profits is paid out to employees. The total amount of Profit-Sharing/Performance Bonus distributed to the team may vary year to year and will depend on numerous factors, including market conditions, company performance, and individual performance.
• Retirement plan:  Rios Partners offers a 401(k) and contributes an amount equivalent to 3% of the employee’s base salary each month to the designated fund. Employees may choose to contribute additional money into the 401(k) from their paycheck each month.
• Health insurance:  Rios Partners Offers health benefits through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA). This option empowers employees with more personalized healthcare options. With ICHRA, Rios Partners contributes tax-free dollars toward your health insurance premiums, giving you the flexibility to choose a plan that best fits your needs—rather than being limited to a traditional group plan.
• Vision insurance:  Rios Partners offers a vision plan through MetLife that covers eye exams, glasses, contacts and other vision related services.
• Dental insurance:  Rios Partners covers the premium for both the employee and their dependents for a dental insurance plan through MetLife, employees can purchase up to a higher-level plan.
• Disability insurance: Rios Partners will pay 100% of the premium for both short-term and long-term disability insurance provided through Guardian.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays: You will be eligible for three weeks of PTO (15 days) and 12 paid holidays each year. In additional accrued PTO, Rios Partners provides additional time off for both expected and unexpected events (e.g., Bereavement Leave, Jury Duty, Voting).
• Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave:  Rios Partners celebrates employees’ choice to become parents. We are also aware that pregnancy and caring for an infant or a newly adopted child may cause additional life complexities. As such, we provide employees twelve (12) weeks of paid leave in association with the birth of an employee’s own child or the placement of a child with the employee in connection with adoption or foster care. To be eligible for Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave Program, team members must: 1) Have worked at Rios Partners full-time for a minimum of 12 continuous months. 2) Be in good employment standing with Rios Partners (i.e., not on probation). 3) Request leave a minimum of 30 days in advance if possible. If this is not possible, please place your request as soon as possible once you become aware of it. Regardless of eligibility for the Rios Partners Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave Program, all Rios Partners employees are eligible for the Department of Labor’s Family and Medical Leave Act entitlements as well as Rios Partners Short Term Disability plan.
• Employee Assistance Program: Rios Partners cares about the mental health of our employees. Through our employee assistance program, Health Advocate, we offer EAP sessions to address personal issues such as relationship struggles, substance abuse, parenting challenges and grief. Health Advocate provides support and resources for every eligible employee and their family.
• Training and Development:  Rios Partners is committed to helping you achieve your highest potential. Our personal view is that this is best accomplished through a combination of client engagements, opportunities to take on new roles within the team, and internal (team) / external (expert) training.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rios Partners is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rios Partners is an E-Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.

Seniority Level : Entry level

Workplace Type : Hybrid

Job Type : Full-time