Software QA Journeyman - Integration Testing Engineer

Job Family :

Software Development & Support (Digital)

Travel Required : Up to 10%

Clearance Required : Active Public Trust

What You Will Do :

Design, develop, and execute integration test plans, test cases, and test scripts.

Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other QA team members to understand integration points and requirements.

Perform end-to-end testing of software systems, APIs, and third-party integrations.

Identify, document, and track defects using issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).

Validate data flow and system interactions across multiple platforms.

Participate in Agile / Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices in integration testing.

Provide feedback and recommendations for improving system architecture and integration design.

What You Will Need :

US Citizenship is required.

Must have pre-existing IRS clearance.

Bachelor’s degree. Additional Four (4) expedience can be used in lieu of degree.

At least Two (2) years of experience in software testing, with a focus on integration testing.

Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.

Experience with testing tools like – Jmeter, Postman, SoapUI, Selenium, Cucumber, and other testing frameworks

Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab).

Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) is a plus.

Experience with Oracle, DB2, or SQL Server for data-driven testing.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Must be able to work from IRS Office from one of these locations : Ogden UT, Atlanta GA, Austin TX. Dallas, TX, Kansas City, MO. Martinsburg WV, Detroit, MI, New Carrollton, MD.

What Would Be Nice To Have :

Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility testing standards and tools (e.g., JAWS, ZoomText).

Experience supporting test automation initiatives and contributing to automation frameworks.

Familiarity with performance testing and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, AIX, OEM).

Exposure to enterprise scheduling tools such as Control-M or OpCon.

Experience with IBM Rational ELM suite preferred.

Experience with IRS-specific documentation standards and test lifecycle artifacts.

Familiarity with IRS internal tools and test management systems.

Familiarity with IRS security policies, IRM standards, and SBU data compliance.

Experience with ETL tools like Informatica and data masking technologies.

What We Offer :

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include :

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

Care.com annual membership

Employee Assistance Program

Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)

Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com . All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com . Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com . Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.