Duties
The Office of the Clerk serves as the official record keeper of the US House of Representatives, and supports the nonpartisan legislative functions of the institution, including disseminating legislative information and supporting technological advancement. With an abiding dedication to service, transparency, and accessibility Legislative Computer Systems is building the next generation of applications to support this mission and provide information to our government partners and to the public.
The Legislative Computer Systems (LCS) division within the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives is seeking a Senior Test Analyst to join our Quality Assurance team. This role operates within an enterprise IT environment that includes software engineers, DevOps specialists, testers, contractors, business analysts, and other manual and automated testers. LCS follows Agile delivery practices with frequent releases, continuous integration and deployment, and a strong emphasis on incorporating customer feedback into ongoing development.
The selected candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated and manual tests to ensure software applications and data-driven systems meet functional, technical, performance, and security requirements. They will build and maintain automated test suites within Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration, regression testing, and high-quality software releases. They will work within an Agile product team alongside business analysts, other testers, developers, and engineers to ensure quality standards, testability, and delivery timelines are met. The role plays a critical part in supporting release readiness for mission-critical systems operating under legislative timelines.
This is a hybrid position with required on-site work on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. Telework is available. Occasional work outside normal business hours may be required due to the operational needs of the House.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
· Design, develop, and execute automated and manual tests to validate that system requirements and acceptance criteria are met.
· Build and maintain automated test suites within Azure DevOps and CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration, regression testing, release readiness, and product delivery.
· Work alongside business analysts, developers, engineers, and other testers to ensure quality standards and testability are met.
· Analyze and communicate test results, defects, trends, and quality risks to technical and non-technical audiences.
· Support quality assurance and user acceptance testing across multiple projects.
· Support the full lifecycle of software delivery, including requirements refinement, development, testing, deployment, and user adoption.
· Work in a collaborative environment across multiple teams and multiple projects.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Candidate is expected to pass resume review, interview(s) and possibly an assessment to be considered qualified.
Qualifications
· Seven (7) or more years of experience in an IT-related field, including significant hands-on experience in software testing or quality assurance.
· Demonstrated experience designing, developing, and executing automated and manual tests for complex software applications and data-driven systems.
· Hands-on experience with test automation tools and integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to assess system behavior, identify defects, and evaluate quality and release risks.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate testing results, risks, and impacts to technical and non-technical audiences.
· Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
It would be ideal if your experience also includes:
· Experience with Azure DevOps and modern test automation frameworks.
· Familiarity with data-driven or integrated enterprise systems.
· Experience supporting regression testing, release readiness, and quality reporting.
· Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
· Knowledge of the federal legislative and law-making process.
Hiring for this position is governed by the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act. Applicants seeking veterans’ preference consideration should email veoa-iohr@mail.house.gov for more information.
Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check. Employment with the U.S. House of Representatives is at-will. EOE.
Additional information
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.