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E Logic

Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst

Washington, DC · Remote

$85K/yr

The QA Analyst will conduct quality assurance reviews of software deliverables, verify compliance with project requirements, and support Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) activities to ...

THRONE LABS INC

QA Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

Software Quality Assurance Engineer FULL-TIME, WASHINGTON, D.C. About the job Throne aims to provide peace of mind to those that venture out each day -- making it so no one has to worry about finding ...

Avanza LLC

QA Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

Self-directed, highly detail-oriented, curious, and able to respectfully challenge assumptions to improve solution quality. Software QA and Test Automation Skills: * Ability to select and apply ...

Avanza LLC

QA Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

Self-directed, highly detail-oriented, curious, and able to respectfully challenge assumptions to improve solution quality. Software QA and Test Automation Skills: * Ability to select and apply ...

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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for software qa director in Springfield, VA is $146,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $107,600.00 and $176,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Software QA Director, you need deep expertise in quality assurance methodologies, test strategy development, and strong leadership experience, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with automated testing frameworks, CI/CD tools, and quality management systems is typically required, along with relevant certifications such as ISTQB. Exceptional communication, strategic thinking, and team management skills help drive quality initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement. These competencies are crucial for ensuring software reliability, aligning QA goals with business objectives, and leading high-performing QA teams.

What is a software QA director?

Software QA Directors are senior leaders responsible for overseeing the quality assurance (QA) strategy, processes, and teams within a software organization. They ensure that software products meet established standards of quality, reliability, and performance before release. Their duties include setting QA policies, managing QA managers and engineers, collaborating with other department heads, and driving continuous improvement in testing methodologies. Software QA Directors play a key role in risk management and in delivering high-quality software to customers.

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A Software QA Director often oversees geographically dispersed teams, which can present challenges in maintaining consistent testing standards, fostering effective communication, and ensuring timely feedback. To address these, directors typically implement standardized processes, leverage collaboration tools, and schedule regular cross-team meetings. Building a strong team culture and clear lines of accountability are also crucial for aligning goals and ensuring product quality across locations.
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Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Catalist

Washington, DC • Remote

$85K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

For over 20 years, Catalist has been a leader in civic data and data science innovation. Our mission is to provide progressive organizations with the data, software, and services needed to better identify, understand, and communicate with the people they need to engage and mobilize. Our clients include the largest, most influential organizations in the U.S. active in civic engagement, advocacy, and political campaigns.
 
Catalist is home to a dedicated, creative team of technologists, data scientists, and campaign experts committed to using our talents and technology to nurture a vibrant and growing progressive community.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Software Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our applications. In this role, you’ll work closely with developers, product managers, and users to define testing strategies, design automated testing frameworks, and ensure high reliability across our software products.
 
This position reports to the Director of Tools Support & Integrations and works closely with the Client Services, Data, and Tech teams.
 
This position is included in our CWA bargaining unit.
Core Duties & Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end testing efforts across sprint cycles, including functional, integration, regression, and performance testing
  • Work closely with Client Services, Data, and Technology teams staff to understand and shape functional software requirements towards verifiability
  • Create comprehensive test plans and test cases from product requirements and technical specs
  • Create and maintain automated regression test suites for functional testing of Catalist software products
  • Develop and maintain test documentation
  • Provide feedback on software product quality that drives production release
  • Identify, log, prioritize, and track bugs using modern project tools (e.g., Jira), collaborating directly with dev teams toward quick resolutions
  • Must be able to adjust working schedule (occasional evenings and weekends) as workload demands
  • Must be able to work independently and have a passion for finding bugs
Requirements
  • 5+ years experience with test automation and quality assurance with JVM and/or web-based software products
  • Experience with web application testing and web-based API testing
  • Experience with at least one RDBMS - PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MS SQL Server, etc.
  • Hands-on experience developing test automation scripts for web-based applications, Java applications, and REST APIs
  • Conversant skill in Python scripting and coding
  • Strong experience with automation frameworks like Playwright, Cypress, Selenium, or WebdriverIO, as well as API testing tools (Postman, REST Assured)
  • Ability to write automation test code for functional testing of JVM applications
  • Conversant understanding of Java and JVM application architecture, including build and deployment processes
  • Experience with testing on multiple browsers and platforms (Chrome, Safari, Firefox)
  • Familiar with performing validation, regression, and "smoke tests" lower down the application stack
  • Sufficient familiarity with SQL to be able to query databases directly to confirm/disprove application functionality and to provision appropriate test scenarios
  • Demonstrated ability for organizing and creating test cases and test plans to show coverage and track progress and project health
  • Background check required
Preferred Skills & Abilities
  • Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerized setups (Docker)
  • Experience with columnar or NoSQL databases (Vertica, Greenplum, RedShift, HBase, Cassandra, etc.)
  • Experience with cloud-based performance testing tools
  • Conversant understanding of modern web application architecture and components
  • Experience with React
  • Experience with continuous integration tools like Jenkins or Bamboo
  • Experience with deployment and enterprise use of Redhat / CentOS Linux platforms
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug
Catalist offers Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage for eligible staff and their eligible dependents. Catalist’s Medical plan is a comprehensive PPO program including Prescription Drug coverage with 85% of the premium paid by Catalist. We also offer an HDHP plan with HSA eligibility. Dental and Vision coverage is provided at no cost to employees.
 
Group Term Life Insurance and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Coverage
Group Term Life Insurance and Long-Term and Short-Term Disability coverage is available for eligible staff. These benefits are provided at no cost to Catalist employees.
 
401(k) Safe Harbor Plan
A 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan is available to eligible staff with a 3% contribution from Catalist from the date of hire. Employees may contribute pre-tax or post-tax from their salary up to the legal limits set forth by the IRS.
 
Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Catalist offers an FSA Program that gives eligible staff the ability to pay out-of-pocket medical/dental/vision/child care expenses from pre-tax earnings.
 
Transit Benefits
Catalist also makes available a Transit benefit FSA program to eligible employees using pre-tax contributions with a company match.
 
Professional Development and Remote Work Expenses
Eligible employees may be reimbursed up to $750 each year for professional development / education and $500 for remote work expenses.
 
Student Loan PayDown or SaveUp
Catalist offers a Student Loan PayDown and College SaveUp benefit for eligible staff.
 
Vacation, Personal Leave, Sick Leave Benefits
Catalist offers generous vacation benefits to all eligible staff. Eligible employees also receive:
- 15 Paid Holidays (16 in Presidential Inauguration years)
- Personal Days
- Sick Leave
- Parental Leave
 
Hybrid Office/Remote Work
Certain positions at Catalist are eligible for Office/Remote Hybrid or full Remote status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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About Catalist

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Industry

Professional, labor and political organizations

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Washington, DC, US

Year founded

2006

Social media

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