The Role
Design, build, and execute automated tests for Java APIs and Angular UIs. Test AI-assisted features, manage PostgreSQL test data, verify AWS deployments, perform 508 accessibility testing, regression testing, defect tracking, and report results. Work in Agile teams and contribute to CI/CD in GitLab. Onsite role requiring Top Secret clearance.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!
Position Summary: Seeking a QA Automation Engineer to safeguard quality in a high-velocity, AI-augmented development lifecycle. This role focuses heavily on creating robust automation scripts and rigorously testing AI-generated features to catch bugs before they reach production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and execute automated test scripts for Java-backed APIs and Angular UIs.
- Validate that AI-assisted code fulfills business requirements and maintains edge-case compliance.
- Manage test data in PostgreSQL and verify AWS deployments.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and product owners, to understand user stories and acceptance criteria.
- Participate in the agile development process, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. o Conduct 508 compliance testing to ensure our applications meet accessibility standards.
- Identify, document, and track software defects and inconsistencies using issue tracking systems.
- Perform regression testing to validate software changes and ensure existing functionality is not compromised.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of our testing processes and methodologies.
- Communicate test progress, test results, and other relevant information to project stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
- 8+ years of QA testing automation
- Proficiency with automated testing frameworks applicable to Java/Angular, specifically Cucumber and Selenium
- Knowledge of 508 compliance testing and accessibility standards
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines in GITLAB
- Analytical mindset capable of identifying vulnerabilities or "AI slop" in fast-paced builds
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand user stories and acceptance criteria
- Bachelor's degree
- Top Secret security clearance
- Willing to work onsite 100%
Bonus Points:
- Experience in working with CARS or any other FBI financial systems
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$91,300—$184,900 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
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Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
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Skills Required
- 8+ years of QA testing automation
- Proficiency with Cucumber and Selenium automated testing frameworks
- Experience testing Java-backed APIs and Angular UIs
- Knowledge of 508 compliance testing and accessibility standards
- Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines in GitLab
- Experience managing test data in PostgreSQL
- Experience verifying AWS deployments
- Analytical mindset to identify AI-generated code vulnerabilities
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand user stories and acceptance criteria
- Bachelor's degree
- Top Secret security clearance
- Willingness to work onsite 100%
- Experience with CARS or other FBI financial systems
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The Company
What We Do
Accenture Federal Services is a leading US federal services company and subsidiary of Accenture LLP. It empowers US federal agencies to reinvent their operations and deliver missions faster using technology and AI. By leveraging mission expertise and commercial innovation, the company provides solutions in cloud, data, and cybersecurity to help the government make the nation stronger, safer, and more resilient.
