Quality Assurance Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton; Monterey (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,400 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Professional development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Quality Assurance Analyst in California. You will oversee testing in a dynamic environment, ensuring software functionality and reliability. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of QA experience, knowledge of multiple programming languages such as Python and .NET, and possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Secret clearance is required for this role. The compensation range is $60,400.00 to $137,000.00 annually, based on individual qualifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or Applications Testing.
• Experience developing UIs with HTML, Python, .NET or APIs.
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and Test Methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee testing in a fast-paced environment.
• Generate problem resolutions and track quality assurance standards.
• Perform various types of testing and execute test scripts.

Skills

Quality Assurance Experience

Application Testing

Programming and Scripting

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, or Data Science

Tools

Jira

GitHub

GitLab

Selenium

Job description

Quality Assurance Analyst

The Opportunity:

When a user tries a new system, they expect it to be intuitive and run smoothly. Functionality, reliability, and user experience are key to successful information systems, and that means rigorous testing. That’s why we need you, a quality assurance analyst who’s eager to help thoroughly test software and ensure that our team releases the best systems possible.

As a quality assurance analyst, you’ll oversee testing in a fast-paced environment, including working with multiple project teams, platforms, architectures, and diverse technologies. You’ll work independently and with team members in an agile environment under the direction and supervision of senior technical lead.

You’ll generate problem resolutions and track quality assurance standards to observe how the system performs, then document the results and communicate system flaws to the development team so they can start improving the tool. You’ll expand upon your experience in various types of testing, including testing and documenting services developed in Python and deployed with Lambda functions, as well as .NET applications.

You will develop unit and integration test procedures, update and create new automation test scripts based on change requests and defects and execute test scripts to ensure the application is fully compliant with specifications. Additionally, you will perform functional or system tests, integration tests, regression tests, and performance tests, and update SOPs and design documentation.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience in Quality Assurance or Applications, and Services Testing
• Experience developing user interface with HTML, Python, .NET, and APIs
• Experience with application tools, testing tools, and DevOps tools such as Jira, GitHub, or GitLab
• Experience with programming and scripting
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and Test Methodologies
• Knowledge of cloud and application development
• Ability to analyze requirements, formulate designs, and work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to research
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in an IT, CS, or Data Science field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with automated test tools, including Selenium
• Experience automating services and API tests
• Experience with programming languages such as .NET, Python, or R
• Experience executing the automation process
• Possession of excellent creativity and problem-solving skills
• Possession of excellent analytical and logical reporting skills
• Possession of excellent communication and collaboration skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $60,400.00 to $137,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Work Model

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.