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Dev Technology Group is seeking a Software Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer / Tester to ensure the quality, reliability, and compliance of Microsoft Teams applications and Power Platform solutions within a large federal environment.

This role supports quality assurance activities across multiple delivery teams, validating Teams-based applications (apps, bots, integrations) and Power Platform solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI) throughout the software development lifecycle.

The QA Engineer / Tester works closely with developers, Scrum Masters, and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional requirements, performance expectations, and compliance standards aligned with mission objectives.

This position supports structured, mission-driven delivery environments and focuses on maintaining quality, consistency, and reliability across multiple workstreams.

This role serves as a contributor within cross-functional delivery teams, supporting testing and validation efforts for Microsoft Teams applications and Power Platform solutions.

You will execute testing activities across the software development lifecycle, ensuring solutions meet defined requirements, user expectations, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities include validating functionality, performance, integrations, and data handling across Teams and Microsoft 365 services. You will support defect tracking, regression testing, and release validation while collaborating with developers and Scrum teams to align with user stories and acceptance criteria.

You will also contribute to the development and execution of test plans, test cases, and validation procedures, while supporting continuous improvement of QA practices and delivery processes.

Individuals who succeed in this role demonstrate strong attention to detail and a structured approach to quality assurance. They take ownership of testing responsibilities and work diligently to ensure solutions are reliable, consistent, and meet defined standards.

They are proactive problem-solvers who investigate issues thoroughly and support resolution through clear documentation and collaboration with technical teams.

They work effectively within cross-functional teams, communicating clearly and supporting delivery efforts across multiple workstreams. They are adaptable and able to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• This role is 60% manual testing and 40% business analysis
• Test Microsoft Teams applications, including custom apps, bots, tabs, and integrations, to ensure functionality, performance, and reliability
• Validate Power Platform solutions, including:
• Power Apps (Canvas and Model-Driven)
• Power Automate workflows and approvals
• Power BI reports and dashboards (as applicable)
• Test end-to-end user scenarios across Teams and Microsoft 365 services, ensuring seamless integration and user experience
• Validate data handling, storage, and integrations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• Document defects and track issues through resolution in collaboration with development teams using tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira
• Support regression testing cycles to ensure stability across releases, updates, and platform changes
• Assist with the development and execution of test plans, test cases, and validation procedures for Teams and Power Platform solutions
• Collaborate with developers and Scrum teams to ensure alignment with requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Participate in release readiness, UAT support, and production validation activities
• Ensure testing aligns with security, compliance, and governance standards within a regulated environment

Minimal Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's with a minimum of 3 years of related experience in a government contract M365 environment.
• Experience testing enterprise applications, integrations, or cloud-based solutions
• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies
• Experience testing or supporting Microsoft Teams applications and/or Power Platform solutions
• Experience documenting defects and supporting resolution workflows
• Experience supporting QA activities in Agile, Scrum, or DevOps environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional technical teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as both a Tester and a Business Analyst
• Experience supporting federal or highly regulated environments (e.g., M365 GCC)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams development patterns (apps, bots, Graph API integrations)
• Experience testing Power Platform solutions (Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI)
• Experience validating workflows, automations, and system integrations
• Knowledge of QA tools or test management platforms (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jira)

Who We Are

Dev Technology is a growing IT company with an employee-centric culture that works on mission-critical projects for the federal government. We partner with our federal customers to deliver technology services and solutions, and to drive our client's missions forward through innovation. We use Agile and DevSecOps principles to provide services including application development, biometrics and identity management, cloud and infrastructure optimization, IT and legacy modernization, and data management.

As a Washington Post Top Workplace award winner for the past TWELVE years in a row, the Top Workplaces USA for the past five years, and a recipient of the Companies As Responsive Employers (CARE) Award for the past six years, Dev Technology employees enjoy:

• Generous and flexible time-off policy
• Flexible work schedules and telework options, including remote work availability for eligible projects
• Career development opportunities including a mentorship program, technical and management training through Dev University, hands-on learning through DevLab, tuition reimbursement, and paid training opportunities
• Industry-leading benefits including a choice of two health plans that include dental and vision, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, life insurance, and more
• 401K matching with a 5% matching contribution
• Regular team and company social events including our annual party, happy hours, fitness challenges, and more
• A focus on community engagement including company wide support activities, employer match for donations, and time off for volunteer efforts
• To learn more about working at Dev Technology, visit Working At Dev Technology Group

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