Senior Level QA Tester

Senior Level QA Tester – Fairfax, Virginia, United States Job Description The Health and Compliance group at CGI Federal is looking for a Senior Level Software QA Tester who can be part of a large team in a dynamic and changing environment. Projects include software solution development and maintenance for mission‑critical applications in the federal healthcare space. This is a full‑time opportunity to become a member of a stable, growing organization. This position is located in our Fairfax, VA office; however, a hybrid working model is acceptable. Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end QA activities across complex enterprise applications, with a strong focus on CMS Medicare systems and PECOS related functional areas. Oversee test planning, test strategy development, test case design, and execution for web, API, and ETL components. Direct and mentor QA teams, ensuring consistent application of quality standards, best practices, and continuous improvement processes. Coordinate testing efforts across distributed teams while collaborating closely with CMS stakeholders, business analysts, architects, and development teams. Define, manage, and refine automation testing frameworks using open‑source tools such as Selenium, Katalon, Cucumber, or similar tools. Lead release readiness activities including smoke testing, regression testing, validation, S508 accessibility testing, and UAT facilitation for CMS releases. Analyze business and functional requirements to ensure alignment with Medicare/PECOS program rules, compliance needs, and CMS release schedules. Provide SME level guidance on CMS Medicare Enrollment (PECOS) workflows, ensuring test coverage across enrollment, provider management, and compliance features. Manage defect triage, prioritization, and root‑cause analysis, working closely with developers to ensure timely resolution. Review and validate ETL processes and data integrity. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent experience may be considered. Minimum 10 years of hands‑on QA experience, including full SDLC, Agile, and DevOps environments. Strong, demonstrated experience with CMS Medicare programs and deep functional knowledge of Medicare. Extensive experience developing manual and automated test cases for web applications, APIs, backend services, and ETL data flows. Strong proficiency in SQL, Oracle, and data validation techniques for ETL/warehouse testing. Demonstrated ability to lead QA team members, manage release cycles, and coordinate multi‑team testing efforts. Experience producing test plans, test strategies, S508 test artifacts, dashboards, and release readiness reports. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Experience collaborating directly with clients, especially in federal environments such as CMS. Ability to manage multiple priorities, communicate risks, and ensure compliance with CMS release management processes. Desired Qualifications (Non‑Essential) Prior experience as a QA Lead, SME within CMS Medicare or other federal healthcare programs. Hands‑on experience supporting and validating program enhancements, migrations, and release upgrades. Familiarity with CMS S508 compliance processes and accessibility validation tools. Experience with Informatica or similar ETL tools for data validation and quality checks. Working knowledge of technologies such as Java, JBoss, Linux, Cognos, and JIRA/Confluence. SAFE DevOps certification or similar Agile/DevOps credentials. Experience developing dashboards, reporting artifacts, and release documentation for federal stakeholders. Strong background in identifying process gaps, recommending improvements, and contributing to continuous delivery and quality culture. Ability to collaborate in a multi‑vendor environment and coordinate with multiple CMS teams. Benefits Competitive compensation range: $62,900 – $139,300. Comprehensive insurance options. 401(k) plan with matching contributions. Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time. Paid parental leave. Tuition assistance and learning opportunities. Wellness and wellbeing programs. 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