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Applications Tester

hackajob
Sterling, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
hackajob is collaborating with Nightwing to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is looking to hire a detail driven manual test engineer who is passionate about delivering high-quality software. In this role, you will work closely with scrum masters, developers, and other Quality Assurance professionals to ensure our applications are reliable, intuitive, and ready for real-world use. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented with a keen sense of ownership, comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment, and has a collaborative mindset with passion for quality and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in technical environments, enjoys problem solving, and understands how software interacts with broader IT ecosystems.

What You Will Get To Do

  • Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts based on product requirements and technical specifications.
  • Analyze product features, design test parameters, create customized quality checks, and write test reports.
  • Performs hands-on manual and exploratory testing for all software releases.
  • Identify, document, and drive resolution of defects.
  • Perform root-cause analysis for recurring issues.
  • Validate fixes to ensure issues are resolved and nothing else broke.
  • Participate in regression testing to confirm fixes and prevent reintroducing issues.
  • Participate in Agile development processes, including sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
  • Contribute to test planning, including decomposing requirements into test scenarios.
  • Accurately estimate testing efforts for project planning and tracking and provide input to scrum master.
  • Partner closely with scrum masters and developers to ensure smooth, high-quality releases.

TS/SCI With Polygraph Required Day 1

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Salary : $70,000 - $110,000

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