Software Quality Assurance Engineer(P3)

International Atomic Energy Agency; Wien; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

International Atomic Energy Agency is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to ensure compliance with divisional policies and standards. You will participate in reviews, testing, and change control while driving process improvements within the SGIS-Quality Assurance Team.

The role requires a university degree in computer science or IT, at least five years in QA, and strong English communication. The position is a fixed-term contract within the IAEA's Safeguards information systems

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or a related discipline.
• Minimum five years of practical experience in software quality assurance and/or quality control.
• Certification in quality management and/or a degree in system engineering is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written command of English.

Aufgaben

• Ensure quality of projects and products by carrying out QA reviews and audits.
• Participate in software testing, test results analysis and improving test procedures.
• Define and collect quality metrics and prepare status reports.
• Assist the quality assurance manager in coaching and supporting development teams.

Kenntnisse

Software QA

Quality assurance

Quality control

English communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in computer science / information technology

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description - Software Quality Assurance Engineer(P3) (2026/0375 (009854))

Job Description

Software Quality Assurance Engineer(P3) - ( 2026/0375 (009854) )

Organization

SGIS-Quality Assurance Team

Job Posting

2026-08-12, 10:29:58 AM

Closing Date

2026-09-02, 9:59:00 PM

Duration in Months : 36

Contract Type : Fixed Term - Regular

Full Competitive Recruitment : Yes

This selection exercise may be used to generate a roster of pre-approved candidates to address future staffing needs for similar functions in any of the Departments and Offices of the Organization. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant's location.

Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEA’s duties and responsibilities as the world’s nuclear inspectorate, supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole.

The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support.

The Office of Information and Communication Systems (SGIS) is responsible for the provision of secure Information and Communication Technology (ICT) services that enable the Department of Safeguards to deliver on its mandate. Major services provided by SGIS include provision of information technology project management services; development and maintenance of specialized ICT solutions; operation of resilient ICT infrastructure; provision of customer support services; and protection of safeguards information. In partnership with other organizational entities, SGIS is responsible for planning and implementing ICT strategies as well as promoting ICT standards.

Main Purpose

The Software Quality Assurance Engineer ensures compliance of development activities with established Divisional policies, processes, procedures and standards by defining, collecting, and analyzing the quality metrics necessary for improvement of the processes and products, as well as by participating in product/service design reviews, testing, configuration control, problem reporting and resolution, and change control. Additionally, he/she contributes a broad knowledge of the quality assurance field to the collaborative process of driving and facilitating process improvement efforts in the Division.

Role

The Software Quality Assurance Engineer is: 1) an auditor, reviewer, developer, trouble-shooter and tester of quality assurance procedures, and 2) a specialist ensuring that the quality manager is well informed of issues impeding project completion. In his/her role, the Software Quality Assurance Engineer will ensure that all the Divisional quality processes, standards and guidelines are followed and kept up to date.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Ensure quality of the relevant projects and products by carrying out the following:

• Perform project quality assurance reviews and audits for all active projects in the Division. These quality assurance activities are critical in verifying that the deliverables from each project meet or exceed the quality criteria established at the beginning of the project.
• Participate with the project teams in software testing, test results analysis and improving test procedures.
• Participate in independent reviews of the project planning documents and the acceptance procedures.
• Define and collect quality metrics to provide analysis of their trends and correlations.
• Prepare inputs for quality status reports.
• Assist the quality assurance manager in coaching and supporting the development teams in the Division.

Communication

Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions.

Achieving Results

Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned.

Teamwork

Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions.

Planning and Organizing

Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans.

Name

Definition

Client orientation Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met.

Commitment to continuous process improvement Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements.

Judgement/decision making Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards.

Required Expertise

Function

Name

Information Technology Data Analysis Structured approach to and objectivity in solving problems.

Information Technology Information Technology Infrastructure Library Familiarity with libraries, databases, programming, desktop publishing on the Microsoft environment and Software Configuration Management (e.g., TFS and VSS).

Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Bachelor's Degree - University degree in computer science, information technology or a related discipline.

Other - Certification in quality management and/or a degree in system engineering is desirable.

Minimum five years of practical relevant working experience of which at least two years should be in software quality assurance and/or quality control.

Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

• The IAEA's paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency, technical competence and integrity.
• Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person's race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, language, social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait.
• The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged.
• Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity , Professionalism and Respect for diversity .
• The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination.

Evaluation process

• The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.
• Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Appointment information

• Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report.
• Staff members may be assigned to any location.
• Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years.
• The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above.