DecisionPoint | Cortek

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Overview DecisionPoint seeks a QA/Test Engineer (Data & Integration) to perform verification and validation of system integrations, data pipelines, and APIs across a secure, cloud-based enterprise environment. The QA/Test Engineer will ensure all data workflows, API transactions, and migration activities meet performance, accuracy, and compliance requirements. This position is key to maintaining data integrity and interoperability across AWS GovCloud IL4/IL5 environments and supports continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) testing as part of Agile DevSecOps development cycles. This position is fully remote. Note: By applying to this position, you acknowledge and consent to having your resume included in an active competitive government contract bid. Duties & Responsibilities The QA/Test Engineer (Data & Integration) will: Develop and execute manual and automated test scripts for API, data migration, and integration testing across multiple systems. Validate data transformations, mappings, and ETL processes to ensure accuracy and consistency of ingested and exchanged data. Perform end-to-end integration testing for RESTful APIs, web services, and database interfaces to confirm interoperability and system alignment. Create and maintain traceability matrices linking requirements, test cases, and validation results. Conduct data validation testing using SQL queries and scripting languages to verify source-to-target mappings and data quality. Support continuous integration (CI) pipelines by integrating automated tests and validation checkpoints into deployment workflows. Execute performance and load testing on APIs and data processes to ensure stability and throughput under operational conditions. Work with developers and data engineers to troubleshoot data and interface issues identified during test cycles. Ensure test environments and datasets are configured and representative of production systems. Verify DoD compliance with security, RMF, and STIG requirements as they apply to testing and data handling. Document all test activities, results, and findings in a structured repository for audit and sustainment. Support post-deployment validation (PDV) and regression testing following updates or releases. Participate in Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives) to align test activities with development timelines. Qualifications Clearance Requirement: Must hold an active Top Secret clearance. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline. Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in software or data quality assurance. Experience testing APIs, integrations, and data workflows in federal or defense cloud environments. Experience working in Agile and DevSecOps development settings. Technical Knowledge: Proficiency with testing and automation tools such as Postman, Selenium, PyTest, or JMeter. Strong SQL skills for data validation and query-based testing. Familiarity with ETL and data integration platforms (AWS Glue, Talend, or Apache NiFi). Experience testing RESTful APIs, microservices, and web-based interfaces. Understanding of CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or AWS CodePipeline). Knowledge of DoD cybersecurity frameworks, RMF processes, and STIG compliance. Familiarity with AWS GovCloud or other IL4/IL5 cloud environments. Certifications (Preferred): ISTQB Certified Tester or Certified Software Tester (CSTE). CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 certification. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Developer – Associate. Skills: Exceptional attention to detail and documentation accuracy. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills for complex data and integration issues. Excellent communication and collaboration in cross-functional Agile teams. Ability to balance quality assurance rigor with operational delivery timelines. Dedication to continuous process improvement and testing innovation. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws. Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.