Quality Assurance Engineer

Wingbrace; Lincoln (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

80% health insurance coverage

401(k) match at 4%

Job summary

Wingbrace is hiring a Software Quality Assurance Engineer for a hybrid onsite role in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The candidate will support testing methodologies to ensure software quality and compliance with standards.

Responsibilities include evaluating test results, drafting test plans, and conducting thorough analysis of software during product development stages. Ideal candidates should have a strong technical background and at least three years of relevant experience in software development or testing.

A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including flexible schedules and health insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Minimum Secret US DoD clearance required.
• Three or more years of experience in software development or testing.
• Ability to conduct test analysis and verify quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support tool selection and testing methodology utilization.
• Evaluate test results against expected outcomes.
• Ensure project milestones and budgets are met.

Skills

Manual software testing processes

Communications skills

Programming languages (Java, JavaScript, Python)

Test analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or technical discipline

Tools

QA automated testing tools

A/B testing tools

Job description

Software Quality Assurance Engineer

Location: Onsite Hybrid role in Lincoln, Massachusetts

About Wingbrace

Wingbrace (www.wingbrace.com) is a software and technical services company focused on the delivery of solutions for our clients. We produce software, develop architectures, code and operate modeling and simulation systems, and build decision support systems – rapidly and effectively. We consider successful outcomes as our metric, and our client engagements benefit from a depth of understanding of organizational, cultural and mission issues, yielding speed and integration of critical capabilities. As a Service‑disabled veteran owned business, our culture is collaboration and performance with a commitment to diversity and the values it conveys. We actively support a variety of open and secure environments. We have prime and subcontractor relationships with the government and large corporate partners. We are developers. Our ethos arises from the discipline of the deliverable and our efficiency from an unburdened approach to using the best tools and products for our client. Our compass is innovation, leading us to exceptional results delivered to our clients.

About You

• You want to make tomorrow better than today.
• You have a passion for discovery and detail.
• You help ensure project success and client satisfaction.
• You enjoy collaborative teams, partnering with team members and clients.
• You like to work alongside, and learn from, lean and agile leaders.
• You are a creative problem solver who is comfortable with uncertainty.
• You're a curious and keen learner who thrives on enhancing your (and our) practices and knowledge.

Day To Day Responsibilities

• Supporting the selection and utilization of tools and testing methodologies to ensure that software tests identify defects, fail to meet requirements and comply with company quality standards.
• Evaluating test results against expected results, implementing improvements to the testing and release process and recommending alternative testing as needed.
• Ensuring that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
• Developing and using functional, operational and regression test plans.
• Testing the integration/demonstration of HW/SW (e.g., COTS, GOTS, and GFE) for assessment against the initiatives’ technical requirements.
• Drafting, revising, and approving test plans and scripts.

Skills, Education, and Certification

Required Qualification:

• Have a minimum Secret US DoD clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in any science or technical discipline (B.S. or B.E.).
• Three or more years of experience in software development, software testing or similar roles.
• Ability to build and perform manual software testing processes.
• Familiarity with software testing in relation to specific stages of product development.
• Ability to conduct test analysis and verify quality requirements.
• Demonstrated proficiency and strength in verbal, written, presentation, and communications skills for developing and delivering technical presentations.
• Basic understanding and some proficiency in a computer programming language (Java, JavaScript, or Python).
• Referenceable project‑based experience in a team environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a multi‑disciplinary, dynamic team environment.

Nice to Have Skills

• Ability to build and perform automated software testing processes.
• Experience with QA automated testing tools.
• Experience in A/B testing tools.

Salary

The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule.
• Premium Insurance: We cover up to 80% of the employee premium and combined dependent premium on our base health plan, depending on pay band. We also cover 80% of the premium for employee and dependent Dental and Vision as well as employee premiums for Life and Disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401(k) match at 4% gross pay.
• Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick leave, Federal holidays, and floating Holidays.
• Education & Training: We invest our team’s growth offering training opportunities that work for you, such as in‑house, online, mentoring, conferences and classroom training.

Apply at www.wingbrace.com/careers

All of Wingbrace’s work in this area is with Federal Government customers that require our employees involved with their projects be U.S. citizens. As such, this role requires U.S. citizenship. If hired, you would also be required to go through a background investigation.

Wingbrace is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider you for this role regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

We value each individual and empower our people to fearlessly drive lasting change.

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