Top Secret QA Tester

Post Date

Aug 04, 2025

Location

Columbia,
Maryland

ZIP/Postal Code

21044
US
Oct 11, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

QA

Req #

BAL-799828

Pay Rate

$38 - $48 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Top Secret QA Test Engineer sitting hybrid out of Columbia, MD. This individual will be responsible for designing, implementing, and executing test plans to identify software defects and ensure optimal performance. The QA role will involve collaborating with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to enhance the quality of our solutions and drive continuous improvement in our testing processes. Additional responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Design test plans, scenarios, scripts, or procedures.
Develop, implement, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts to ensure the quality of software applications.
Perform functional, regression, integration, and performance testing to identify defects and ensure software reliability.
Identify, analyze, and document problems with program function, output, online screen, or content.
Document software defects using a bug tracking system and report defects to software developers.
Develop testing programs that address areas such as database impacts, software scenarios, regression testing, negative testing, error or bug retests, or usability.
Participate in product design reviews to provide input on functional requirements, product designs, schedules, or potential problems.

Compensation:
$35-48/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Employees in this role will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one of employment, including options for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Eligibility to enroll in the 401(k) retirement plan begins after 90 days of employment. Additionally, employees in this role will have access to paid sick leave and other paid time off benefits as required under the applicable law of the worksite location.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form. The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here.

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Required Skills & Experience

- Top Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance and testing
- Experience with test automation frameworks (Selenium / Cucumber)
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Familiarity with analytics tools such as Datadog and Splunk

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.