Associate QA Engineer - Hill AFB

Systems Implementers Inc; Hill Air Force Base (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k matching

Holiday pay

Vacation and Sick pay

Bonus program

Job summary

Systems Implementers, Inc. is seeking an Associate QA Engineer to plan, execute, and document testing of mission-critical databases and systems at Hill AFB, UT. On-site role with DoD compliance expectations and mentorship from a seasoned team.

You will develop test plans and scripts for SQL, Java, and Angular, perform functional and regression testing, and coordinate with developers to ensure changes meet requirements and security standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with Java EE, Spring, and JUnit.
• Experience with Angular 15+ and Jasmine + Karma.
• Experience with Oracle SQL or PostgreSQL.
• Experience in software testing, preferably in a DoD or government environment.
• Familiarity with testing methodologies, defect tracking tools, and test management systems.
• Strong understanding of relational databases, SQL queries, and data validation techniques.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, system requirements, and functional specifications.
• U.S. Citizen; ability to pass a DoD background check; on-site at Hill AFB.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with software engineers to develop and maintain testing platforms (JUnit, Jasmine + Karma).
• Create, maintain, and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts for SQL, Java, and Angular systems.
• Perform functional, regression, and integration testing manually and with frameworks.
• Verify system modifications meet documented requirements and DoD standards.
• Document test results, track defects, and coordinate with development teams.
• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity during testing activities.
• Provide technical risk assessments and mitigation recommendations.
• Participate in post-implementation reviews.

Skills

Java EE / Spring

JUnit

Angular 15+ / Jasmine Karma

Oracle SQL / PostgreSQL

Software testing

DoD standards knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

JUnit

Eclipse

Maven

Tomcat/WebLogic

Git

XML

JSON

Job description

Job Title: Associate QA Engineer
Location: Hill AFB, UT
Job Type: Full-Time

Overview: Systems Implementers, Inc. (SI) is a contracted implementation consulting firm performing work at Hill AFB in Utah. The Associate QA Engineer is responsible for planning, executing, and documenting testing activities to validate changes to mission-critical databases and associated systems. This role ensures that new requirements, software updates, and configuration changes are implemented accurately, function as intended, and maintain operational readiness for all affected users across the installation. The applicant will also have the opportunity to be mentored by an exceptional team of engineers with experience in a variety of industries. This is a full-time, on-site position. Remote work is not available, and the applicant will be required to report to the designated work location during regular business hours.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with multiple teams of Software Engineers to:
  • Maintain and develop JUnit and Jasmine + Karma testing platforms
  • Perform test case peer reviews to ensure adherence to testing standards
  • Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for SQL, Java, and Angular systems.
• Perform functional, regression, and integration testing both manually and using JUnit and Jasmine + Karma testing frameworks
• Validate that system modifications meet documented requirements and comply with Air Force standards, security protocols, and operational needs.
• Document test results, track defects, and coordinate with development teams on issues.
• Collaborate with others to clarify functionality and ensure smooth deployment of updates.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) cybersecurity and information assurance policies during testing activities.
• Provide technical risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Participate in post-implementation reviews.

Required Skills and Education:

• Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Expertise with Java EE, specifically Spring and JUnit
• Expertise with Angular 15+, specifically using Jasmine + Karma
• Expertise with Oracle SQL or Postgres SQL
• Experience in software testing, preferably in a DoD or government environment
• Familiarity with testing methodologies, defect tracking tools, and test management systems
• Strong understanding of relational databases, SQL queries, and data validation techniques
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, system requirements, and functional specifications
• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to pass a DoD Background check
• Ability to work on-site at Hill Air Force Base

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Experience working on Agile software development projects (e.g. Sprint, Kanban, etc.)
• Experience designing Unit, Integration, and Regression test suites
• Certification in any of: CSSLP, CISSP, CASP, or Scrum Master
• Experience with any of the following technologies:
  • Java Spring MVC
  • Jasmine + Karma
  • XML
  • Eclipse
  • Angular
  • JSON
  • JPA/Hibernate
  • Jira
  • JUnit
  • AJAX
  • Maven
  • Tomcat/WebLogic
  • SVN or Git
  • Oracle SQL & PL/SQL

SI offers the following benefits to employees when eligible:

• Competitive compensation based on qualifications and experience
• Medical,dental, and vision insurance supplemented by SI
• Supplemental insurance options
• 401k matching
• Holiday pay
• Vacation and Sick pay
• Bonus program
• Employee development program

SI does not offer relocation expenses.

Systems Implementers is an EEO and Non-Discrimination Employer

All individuals will be vetted, screened, and evaluated (clearance and/or background check before being granted access to any CUI data).