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Sparksoft

IT compliance software development and automation

Junior Tester

Full-Time
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Maryland, USA
HybridRemote work is available; local candidates may work onsite in Maryland.
QA & TestingManual & Functional QA

About the job

Requirements
  • 1 to 3 years of experience with functional testing, development of test cases and test scripts, and defect management processes.
  • 1 to 3 years of experience with Java.
  • 1 to 3 years of experience with JavaScript.
  • 1 to 3 years of experience with Agile methodologies.
  • 1 to 3 years of experience with test automation strategy.
  • 1 to 3 years of experience with tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and TestRail.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
  • Must have lived in the United States for 3 out of the past 5 years.
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Responsibilities
  • Review requirements and user stories to execute manual and basic automated test cases.
  • Identify, log, and track software bugs using tracking tools.
  • Perform regression testing after bug fixes or new feature deployments to ensure existing features remain stable.
  • Create and update test documentation, test scripts, and end-of-cycle status reports.
  • Collaborate with Agile teams during sprint planning, testing, and defect resolution.
Desired Qualifications
  • CMS or Federal Healthcare project experience.

About the company

Sparksoft builds IT systems with a focus on 508 accessibility compliance. Their main offering is 508bee, a software solution that automates accessibility testing and integrates into development environments through their DevTOps approach, while applying Agile methods to guide the project lifecycle. They generate revenue from software licensing, consulting services, and custom development for both government agencies and private sector clients. Sparksoft differentiates itself by concentrating on 508 compliance, automating tests, and providing integration-ready tools that support compliant software delivery, including government contracts. The company's goal is to help organizations meet accessibility standards efficiently, reduce compliance risk, and deliver accessible software through automated testing, expert consulting, and tailored development work.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Columbia, Maryland

Founded

2004

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What believers are saying

  • NASA awarded Sparksoft a 10-year SEWP VI GWAC prime contract on August 1, 2026.
  • Sparksoft and Asurint partnered on CMS APS on June 6, 2025, expanding screening work.
  • Rhonda White joined as Capture Director on July 20, 2026, strengthening federal pipeline.

What critics are saying

  • Sparksoft depends on federal awards; NASA SEWP VI and CMS drive revenue.
  • Large primes like Leidos and Global Alliant pressure Sparksoft on margins and recompetes.
  • Any CMS or NASA protest loss would crush growth and threaten Sparksoft’s core business.

What makes Sparksoft unique

  • Sparksoft’s 508bee automates accessibility validation across development environments.
  • Sparksoft bundles cloud, managed, and shared services for federal health clients.
  • Partners like Red Hat, AWS, Google, ServiceNow, and Salesforce extend delivery breadth.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Professional Development Budget