Jr. QA Tester - Hybrid

Req ID: 395328

NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

We are currently seeking a Jr. QA Tester - Hybrid to join our team in Rockville, Maryland (US-MD), United States (US).

Job Summary:

NTT DATA Federal Services is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Quality Assurance Analyst to support mission-critical federal health and scientific research programs. This position is ideal for recent graduates or early-career professionals interested in software quality assurance, test automation, Agile delivery, and emerging AI-driven testing capabilities. The successful candidate will assist with validating software applications, executing test cases, documenting defects, supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve testing efficiency and quality outcomes.

Job Duties:

• Execute functional, regression, integration, and user acceptance testing activities.
• Review business requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria to develop test scenarios and test cases.
• Document, track, and validate software defects using Jira, Azure DevOps, or similar tools.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog grooming, daily standups, and retrospectives.
• Assist with test data preparation, test execution, and test result reporting.
• Support Section 508 accessibility testing and compliance verification.
• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, product owners, and client stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of automated test scripts.
• Use approved AI-powered tools to assist with:
• Test case generation
• Requirements analysis
• Test data creation
• Defect investigation
• Documentation and reporting
• Review and validate AI-generated outputs to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.
• Support continuous process improvement initiatives within the QA practice.

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in Quality Assurance, Software Testing, IT Support, Business Analysis, or related fields.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Basic understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) concepts.
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and defect management processes.
• Experience through coursework, internships, capstone projects, or professional experience performing software testing activities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Internship experience on software development or QA projects.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Exposure to Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Postman, or similar testing tools.
• Exposure to SQL and database validation.
• Experience using Jira, Azure DevOps, or HP ALM.
• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Federal consulting or government internship experience.
• Microsoft Copilot
• ChatGPT
• Jira/Confluence AI
• GitHub Copilot
• AI-powered testing platforms
• Generate test cases
• Create acceptance criteria
• Draft documentation
• Analyze defects
• Improve testing productivity is highly desirable.
• ISTQB Foundation Certification
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM)
• Agile Fundamentals Certification
• Microsoft Fundamentals Certifications (AZ-900, AI-900)

NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $80,000 - $124,806. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. If the position offered in temporary, the position will not be eligible for incentive compensation. This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA offices or client sites. This ensures we can provide timely and effective support tailored to each client’s needs. While many positions offer remote or hybrid work options, these arrangements are subject to change based on client requirements. For employees near an NTT DATA office or client site, in-office attendance may be required for meetings or events, depending on business needs. At NTT DATA, we are committed to staying flexible and meeting the evolving needs of both our clients and employees. NTT DATA recruiters will never ask for payment or banking information and will only use @nttdata.com, @nttdatafed.com and @talent.nttdataservices.com email addresses. If you are requested to provide payment or disclose banking information, please submit a contact us form, https://us.nttdata.com/en/contact-us.

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