Quality Assurance Engineer - 3782217

TCG, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TCG, Inc., an award-winning IT solutions provider for the Federal government, seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer. This role involves testing software to ensure compliance with design specifications and includes creating test plans and supporting application training. TCG offers remote employment, a strong employee-oriented culture, and a diverse range of benefits.

Benefits

Health care

401K

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Financial planning services

Student loan repayment assistance

Training budget

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required.
• Agile software development team experience needed.
• Understanding of system analysis and quality assurance principles crucial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all phases of software solutions are tested.
• Create test plans, test cases, and scripts.
• Perform functional testing of the system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Agile collaboration

Analytical abilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelors' degree in a related discipline

Job description

You've stumbled upon the rare B Corp government contractor!

At TCG, we aim to prove that businesses can be good to their employees and responsible to their community while being profitable. We're an award-winning IT solutions provider to the Federal government seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to join our team.

TCG is pleased to offer remote employment in the following states: AL, AZ, CO, CT, DE, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NC, OH, OR, PA (excluding the City of Philadelphia), SC, TN, UT, VA, WV, and WI.

U.S. citizenship is required for this role. In addition, the selected applicant must submit to a government background investigation and be favorably adjudicated before their first day.

The Quality Assurance Engineer ensures that every phase and feature of the software solution is tested and that all issues are identified before the product goes live. Analyzes and tests software (cloud and/or in-house) to ensure that products meet design specifications and standards. Designs test plans, scenarios, scripts, and procedures based on business requirements. Tests any new software to ensure functional requirements, system compliance, and technical specifications are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring that every phase and feature of the software solution is tested and that any potential issue is identified and fixed before the product goes live
• Creating test plans, test cases, and test scripts
• Performing functional testing of the system
• Supporting users with application training and technical support

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
• Experience working as a member of an agile software development team
• Understanding of the basic principles of system analysis and quality assurance
• Comfort collaborating with developers and other analysts to define system needs
• Experience developing test plans, test cases, and test scripts
• Understanding of iterative systems development lifecycle and documentation
• Clear communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Attention to detail

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Demonstrates an ability to learn and contribute quickly to project requirements
• Demonstrates an ability to prioritize and organize efforts in a fast-paced environment
• Independent problem-solving skills, strong analytical abilities, creativity and a customer service-orientated personality

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors' degree in a related discipline preferred

TCG does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, caste, or veteran status.

Our B Corp mission is reflected in our benefits, including offerings like health care, 401K, parental leave, adoption assistance, financial planning services, student loan repayment assistance, and training budget. There's more, see for yourself.

TCG is recognized for treating employees well, in fact, in 2024 The Washington Post named TCG as a "Top Workplace" for the tenth straight year based on how our employees feel about the company, the benefits TCG offers, and the work/life balance that our staff achieves. In the Washington Post Top Workplace survey, our CEO was ranked best by TCG employees' votes among all midsize companies.

Try us ... we'll make you happy.

Internal title/grade: Quality Assurance Engineer, E1
Salary Range: $75,000 - $90,000

All individuals being hired to work for TCG must submit to, and successfully pass, a pre-employment background investigation prior to reporting for their first day of work. The pre-employment background investigation will include verification of employment and education, as well as, a criminal and DMV check.

Additional documentation and background checks will also be required for positions that require clearance from the Federal government.