About the role
Revolutional
delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments. We apply modern capabilities, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to solve complex challenges, enable faster and more secure operations, and drive measurable mission outcomes.
We are redefining how federal technology gets built and delivered by operating with a product mindset, prioritizing speed, ownership, and execution over bureaucracy.
Description
Title:
QA Tester (Systems Modernization)
Location:
Remote
Terms:
Full-time
Salary:
$90-100k DoE
Clearance:
Qualified candidates must be US citizens
AND
have an active DHS Public Trust clearance
Travel:
0-5%
Project Description
This position supports Revolutional’s customer, DHS ICE (Enforcement and Removal Operations – ERO), where critical mission systems are undergoing modernization.
The current environment consists of large, complex legacy systems that manage operational workflows (e.g., processing, tracking, and managing encounters). These systems have evolved over time and often include layers of business rules, manual processes, and tightly coupled functionality.
The core challenge is not simply rebuilding these systems; it is:
Understanding how they actually work in practice
Identifying which functionality is mission-critical
Eliminating unnecessary complexity
Translating that functionality into a modern platform-based architecture
As part of this effort, DHS is adopting Palantir as a target platform for modernization. Revolutional plays a key role in bridging legacy systems and this new platform, ensuring accurate translation of functionality while improving system design.
Position Description
As a QA Tester at Revolutional, you will own quality assurance across the full testing lifecycle while contributing to one of the most critical aspects of modernization: ensuring that complex, legacy system functionality is accurately and reliably translated into clean, scalable software.
You will work across functional, integration, and specialized testing domains, but your role goes beyond test execution. You will be expected to:
Analyze ambiguous legacy systems to identify testable requirements
Design rigorous test strategies that reflect real operational workflows
Identify gaps between documented behavior and actual system performance
Help define quality standards for modernized systems moving forward
You will operate in an environment where:
Documentation is incomplete
Requirements are not always well-defined
Legacy behavior may not reflect optimal or intended design
Success in this role requires analytical rigor, strong communication, and the ability to drive quality outcomes in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and optimize comprehensive test scripts and test plans that align with system modernization objectives
Identify, document, and track defects through resolution, ensuring clear and actionable reporting
Coordinate with the development team and stakeholders to ensure requirements are comprehensively understood and tested
Actively participate in all relevant meetings (sprint ceremonies, planning sessions, stakeholder reviews) to ensure testing activities and effort are clearly communicated
Seek to continuously improve testing processes to align with evolving requirements and rapid delivery cadences
Support the full SDLC from a quality assurance perspective: requirements analysis, test planning, execution, defect management, and sign-off
Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot defects across application, integration, and data layers
Complete Palantir training and certification (provided by Revolutional) and apply quality assurance practices within the platform
Technical Environment
Testing Tools:
JIRA, Xray, and other modern QA tooling
Application Stack Under Test:
Java/Spring Boot backend services, React-based front-end components, RESTful APIs, relational databases, and legacy integration layers
Practices:
Agile delivery, CI/CD pipelines, sprint-based testing, defect lifecycle management
Environment Note:
This is a hybrid environment combining legacy systems and modern platform-based development. Testing must account for both existing legacy behavior and new modernized functionality, with a focus on validating accurate translation — not simply confirming that software runs.
What You Bring (Requirements)
Baseline Requirements
US citizenship is required
with
an
active
DHS Public Trust clearance; DHS ICE public trust is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of hands-on software testing experience
Experience working in complex or enterprise system environments
Technical Capabilities
Strong knowledge of software QA methodologies, tools, and best practices
Proficiency with JIRA for defect tracking and project management; Xray experience strongly preferred
Ability to design, write, and maintain detailed test plans and test scripts
Experience testing RESTful APIs, backend services, and data-driven applications
Experience in transforming manual testing into automated testing, using tools like Selenium or Playwright
Familiarity with Agile or iterative delivery environments and sprint-based testing workflows
Core Strengths
Strong analytical skills with the ability to decompose complex workflows into testable requirements
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate defects and testing status to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong organizational skills and the capacity to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
High attention to detail and commitment to thoroughness in test coverage
Ownership mindset and accountability for quality outcomes
Nice to Have (Differentiators)
Skills in specialized testing such as security testing, Section 508 compliance testing, and load/performance testing
Experience with legacy system modernization or transformation efforts
Experience supporting federal or mission-driven environments
Exposure to enterprise data platforms or large-scale system integrations
Experience deriving test requirements from real-world system usage rather than formal documentation
#LI #DICE #CJ
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Here at Revolutional we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day. Some of these recognitions include:
Recognized as a Top 20 "Best Place to Work in Virginia"
Recipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion
Great Place to Work Certification for five years running
A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company
A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company
Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years
Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner
Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification
We recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Revolutional family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to
Traditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans
100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options
100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance
5% 401(k) company matching
Flexible-schedules and teleworking options
Paid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans
Paid Parental Leave
Professional development and career growth opportunities
Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation-- and so much more!
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to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career!
Revolutional is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics.
Revolutional
does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job. If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact
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