Entry Level Quality Assurance Tester Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Job Title: Salesforce QA Tester
Clearance Required: US Citizen, Public Trust
Work Location: Hybrid.

Alpha Omega is currently seeking a detail-oriented Salesforce QA Tester with hands-on experience using Katalon Studio to join our team. In this role, you will design, build, and execute automated and manual test scripts to ensure the reliability, performance, and quality of our Salesforce applications. You'll work closely with developers, business analysts, and product owners to validate functionality, identify defects early, and help maintain a robust, scalable test automation framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for Salesforce applications using Katalon Studio.
• Perform Salesforce application testing using Copado.
• Execute manual and automated test cases across Salesforce Lightning Experience environments, validating functionality, data integrity, and business logic
• Build and maintain reusable test components (classes, functions, and libraries) to reduce duplication and improve test maintainability
• Identify, document, and track defects through to resolution, working closely with developers to troubleshoot root causes
• Break down complex test scripts into smaller, targeted test cases to streamline defect isolation and improve test reliability
• Support regression testing for Salesforce releases, patches, and configuration changes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements and user stories into comprehensive test plans and test cases
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to support continuous testing practices
• Maintain clear, thorough documentation of test scripts, test data, and testing procedures to support long-term team knowledge sharing
• Proactively identify flaky or unreliable tests and implement solutions (e.g., dynamic wait strategies) to improve test suite stability and reduce execution time
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives) to align testing efforts with development timelines

Required Experience/Skills:

• 2+ years of experience in software quality assurance, with a focus on Salesforce testing
• Hands-on experience with Katalon Studio for building and executing automated test scripts
• Solid understanding of Salesforce Lightning Experience, including standard and custom objects, workflows, and configuration
• Experience with both manual and automated testing methodologies
• Familiarity with test case design, defect tracking, and test management tools (e.g., Jira, TestRail, or similar)
• Understanding of software testing best practices, including regression, functional, integration, and UAT testing
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to isolate root causes of test failures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Salesforce certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Administrator, Platform App Builder) a plus
• Experience with Selenium, Groovy, or other scripting languages used within Katalon
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitLab CI) and integrating automated tests into build pipelines
• Experience with API testing and Salesforce data migration/validation
• Background working in Agile/Scrum development environments
• Experience writing technical documentation for test frameworks to support onboarding of future team members

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $73,000 - $85,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Application Deadline: November 26, 2026

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company’s policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:

• 15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit.

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Company:

Alpha Omega is an award-winning solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions for our customers. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 700 employees nationwide consisting of former operators, technologists, and strategists who bring decades of government and industry experience. They are united by one purpose: ensuring our nation’s continued global leadership.

We have a unified operating model providing technical capabilities and solutions for customers across two main business units:

• National Security – supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Department of State (DOS). 
• National Resilience – supporting agencies such as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Treasury, Health & Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future. 

Culture and Values:

Guided by our core values—Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)— we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.

Alpha Omega's culture is driven by our values and mission. We invest in top talent through mentorship, growth, and meaningful work. We value individuality, reward integrity, and foster a diverse, high-performing team united by purpose-at work, in service, and in the community.

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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