Senior QA– Integration Test Engineer

Job Family:

Travel Required:

Clearance Required:

What You Will Do:

• Design, develop, and execute integration test plans, test cases, and test scripts.

• Collaborate with developers, business analysts, and other QA team members to understand integration points and requirements.

• Perform end-to-end testing of software systems, APIs, and third-party integrations.

• Identify, document, and track defects using issue tracking tools (e.g., JIRA).

• Validate data flow and system interactions across multiple platforms.

• Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with quality standards and best practices in integration testing.

• Provide feedback and recommendations for improving system architecture and integration design.

What You Will Need:

• US Citizenship is required.

• Must have pre-existing IRS clearance.

• Bachelor’s degree. Additional Four (4) expedience can be used in lieu of degree.

• At least Four (4) years of experience in software testing, with a focus on integration testing.

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and testing methodologies.

• Experience with testing tools like – Jmeter, Postman, SoapUI, Selenium, Cucumber, and other testing frameworks

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab).

• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) is a plus.

• Experience with Oracle, DB2, or SQL Server for data-driven testing.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Must be able to work from IRS Office from one of these locations: Ogden UT, Atlanta GA, Austin TX, Dallas, TX, Kansas City, MO. Martinsburg WV, Detroit, MI, New Carrollton, MD.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility testing standards and tools (e.g., JAWS, ZoomText).

• Experience supporting test automation initiatives and contributing to automation frameworks.

• Familiarity with performance testing and monitoring tools (e.g., Splunk, AIX, OEM).

• Exposure to enterprise scheduling tools such as Control-M or OpCon.

• Experience with IBM Rational ELM suite preferred

• Experience with IRS-specific documentation standards and test lifecycle artifacts

• Familiarity with IRS internal tools and test management systems

• Familiarity with IRS security policies, IRM standards, and SBU data compliance

• Experience with ETL tools like Informatica and data masking technologies.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings