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Senior QA Appian Test Engineer (TS Clearance)

Groundswell
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
Who Are We?

Groundswell is a premier technology integrator and solution provider, resolutely committed to solving the most complex challenges facing federal agencies today. Our name, Groundswell, represents our commitment to be an unstoppable, seismic change in government. Ours is a small company culture with big company reach and results. Are you ready to be audacious, be bold and drive change at a rapid pace? Join us, where we’ll make a greater impact together.

What You'll do:

We are seeking a Senior QA tester to join our team! This person will be responsible for partnering with our Appian project teams to lead, develop and implement testing strategies specific to Appian applications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Partnering with project leads to develop a testing strategy and performance goals for Appian projects
  • Performing QA testing on Appian applications across several projects
  • Creating documentation/ test scripts and recording results
  • Partnering with project leads and developers to ensure issues are resolved
  • Analyzing bugs to identify trends
  • Writing user stories

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, IT or related field
  • 6 years of experience performing QA testing on software applications (i.e., Appian, UiPath, Pega, etc.)
  • Detail oriented with experience working on several projects at one time
  • Experience working in an agile environment
  • Must be a U.S. citizen in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS clearance (preference given to those holding active TS clearance)
  • This is a hybrid position and will require on-site presence at our Groundswell HQ in Mclean or other client site locations in the Norther Virginia area

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience in automation testing desired
  • Trusted Tester Certification (508 compliance) desired

Skills:

Certification:

Why You’ll Never Want to Leave:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 4% 401K Match (immediate vesting)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition reimbursement, certification programs, and professional development
  • Flexible work schedule
  • On-site gym and childcare option

The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Groundswell, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is:

$97,756.00 - $137,530.00

NOTE: Groundswell does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Groundswell, and Groundswell will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Read a copy of the Company’s Non-Discrimination Policy Statement.

Additional Resources:

  • EO 13496 Notification of Employee Rights under NLRA
  • Know your rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Disability Accessibility Accommodation: If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us at hr@gswell.com or 703-639-1777.

Salary : $97,756 - $137,530

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