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QA Tester (Systems Modernization)

McLean, Virginia

Revolutional delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments. We apply modern capabilities, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to solve complex challenges, enable faster and more secure operations, and drive measurable mission outcomes.

We are redefining how federal technology gets built and delivered by operating with a product mindset, prioritizing speed, ownership, and execution over bureaucracy.

Description

Title: QA Tester (Systems Modernization)

Location: Remote

Terms: Full-time

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust is required

Travel: 0-5%

Project Description

 

This position supports Revolutional’s customer, DHS ICE (Enforcement and Removal Operations – ERO), where critical mission systems are undergoing modernization.

The current environment consists of large, complex legacy systems that manage operational workflows (e.g., processing, tracking, and managing encounters). These systems have evolved over time and often include layers of business rules, manual processes, and tightly coupled functionality.

The core challenge is not simply rebuilding these systems; it is:

  • Understanding how they actually work in practice
  • Identifying which functionality is mission-critical
  • Eliminating unnecessary complexity
  • Translating that functionality into a modern platform-based architecture

As part of this effort, DHS is adopting Palantir as a target platform for modernization. Revolutional plays a key role in bridging legacy systems and this new platform, ensuring accurate translation of functionality while improving system design.

Position Description

As a QA Tester at Revolutional, you will own quality assurance across the full testing lifecycle while contributing to one of the most critical aspects of modernization: ensuring that complex, legacy system functionality is accurately and reliably translated into clean, scalable software.

You will work across functional, integration, and specialized testing domains, but your role goes beyond test execution. You will be expected to:

  • Analyze ambiguous legacy systems to identify testable requirements
  • Design rigorous test strategies that reflect real operational workflows
  • Identify gaps between documented behavior and actual system performance
  • Help define quality standards for modernized systems moving forward

You will operate in an environment where:

  • Documentation is incomplete
  • Requirements are not always well-defined
  • Legacy behavior may not reflect optimal or intended design

Success in this role requires analytical rigor, strong communication, and the ability to drive quality outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities: 

  • Design, implement, and optimize comprehensive test scripts and test plans that align with system modernization objectives
  • Identify, document, and track defects through resolution, ensuring clear and actionable reporting
  • Coordinate with the development team and stakeholders to ensure requirements are comprehensively understood and tested
  • Actively participate in all relevant meetings (sprint ceremonies, planning sessions, stakeholder reviews) to ensure testing activities and effort are clearly communicated
  • Seek to continuously improve testing processes to align with evolving requirements and rapid delivery cadences
  • Support the full SDLC from a quality assurance perspective: requirements analysis, test planning, execution, defect management, and sign-off
  • Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot defects across application, integration, and data layers
  • Complete Palantir training and certification (provided by Revolutional) and apply quality assurance practices within the platform

Technical Environment

Testing Tools:

JIRA, Xray, and other modern QA tooling

Application Stack Under Test:

Java/Spring Boot backend services, React-based front-end components, RESTful APIs, relational databases, and legacy integration layers

Practices:

Agile delivery, CI/CD pipelines, sprint-based testing, defect lifecycle management

Environment Note:

This is a hybrid environment combining legacy systems and modern platform-based development. Testing must account for both existing legacy behavior and new modernized functionality, with a focus on validating accurate translation — not simply confirming that software runs.

What You Bring (Requirements)

Baseline Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of hands-on software testing experience
  • Experience working in complex or enterprise system environments
  • Ability to obtain and maintain required clearance

Technical Capabilities

  • Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and best practices
  • Proficiency with JIRA for defect tracking and project management; Xray experience strongly preferred
  • Ability to design, write, and maintain detailed test plans and test scripts
  • Experience testing RESTful APIs, backend services, and data-driven applications
  • Familiarity with Agile or iterative delivery environments and sprint-based testing workflows

Core Strengths

  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to decompose complex workflows into testable requirements
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate defects and testing status to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong organizational skills and the capacity to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • High attention to detail and commitment to thoroughness in test coverage
  • Ownership mindset and accountability for quality outcomes

Nice to Have (Differentiators)

  • Skills in specialized testing such as security testing, Section 508 compliance testing, and load/performance testing
  • Experience with legacy system modernization or transformation efforts
  • Experience supporting federal or mission-driven environments
  • Exposure to enterprise data platforms or large-scale system integrations
  • Experience deriving test requirements from real-world system usage rather than formal documentation

#LI #DICE #CJ

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Here at Revolutional we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day.  Some of these recognitions include:  

  • Recognized as a Top 20 "Best Place to Work in Virginia"
  • Recipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion
  • Great Place to Work Certification for five years running
  • A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company
  • A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company 
  • Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years
  • Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner
  • Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification

We recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Revolutional family!   In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to

  • Traditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans 
  • 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options 
  • 100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance
  • 5% 401(k) company matching
  • Flexible-schedules and teleworking options
  • Paid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities 
  • Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation-- and so much more! 

Check out our Revolutional | LinkedIn to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career!   

Revolutional is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics. Revolutional does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.  To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.  Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs.  Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job.  If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact HR@revolutional.com.  

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