Quality Assurance Lead

Steerbridge; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Federal Holidays

Job summary

SteerBridge is seeking an experienced Corporate Quality Assurance Lead to own QA across its software portfolio. You will translate product priorities into robust test coverage, build testing frameworks, and drive quality and security compliance across multiple platforms.

The role emphasizes strong collaboration, customer-service mindset, and mentoring engineers. Deep expertise in Pytest, Cypress, Playwright, or TestNG is required, with proficiency in Python/TS/Node and Linux scripting.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software testing experience across multiple products and platforms.
• Deep familiarity with test frameworks and extensions (Pytest, Cypress, Playwright, TestNG).
• Proficiency in Python, TypeScript, or Node.
• Strong Linux system administration and shell scripting skills.
• Experience validating implementations against System Design Documentation and PO priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for cross-functional work.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology or related field (or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Own SteerBridge's QA strategy across products and platforms.
• Validate compliance with functional and security standards before release.
• Maintain and extend test frameworks, libraries, and tooling.
• Develop and promote internal tooling to support QA workflows.
• Create shared QA components and libraries for cross-team reuse.
• Represent QA in technical calls and cross-team discussions.
• Prototype new test vectors and stay current with industry trends.
• Mentor junior engineers to foster continuous improvement.

Skills

QA leadership

Test frameworks

Python

TypeScript

Node

Linux

Shell scripting

Documentation alignment

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in IT

Tools

Kubernetes

Excel add-ons

CLIs

Job description

SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission-focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial-grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success.

At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem-solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

POSITION OVERVIEW

SteerBridge is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Corporate Quality Assurance Lead to own software QA across our full portfolio of products and platforms. This role ensures that System Design Documentation and Product Owner priorities and requirements are correctly translated into test coverage and properly implemented in accordance with functional and security compliance standards. The QA Lead builds and maintains the testing frameworks, libraries, tools, run times, and reporting and analytics that make quality accessible and intuitive for engineers across SteerBridge, and brings deep technical expertise in the internals of frameworks such as Pytest, Cypress, Playwright, and TestNG.

Beyond the technical craft, this role is expected to cultivate a culture of customer service and positive, solution-oriented problem solving. The QA Lead will regularly support technical calls and communications across supported systems, representing quality in triage, release readiness, and cross-team discussions with the same care and professionalism SteerBridge brings to its government customers.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• 8+ years of experience in software testing, including performance and load testing, across multiple products and platforms.
• Deep familiarity with test framework internals or advanced topics in Pytest, Cypress, Playwright, or TestNG, including experience extending frameworks with plugins, fixtures, and similar layers.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Node, TypeScript, or Python.
• Strong proficiency in Linux system administration and shell scripting.
• Experience validating that implementations align with System Design Documentation and Product Owner priorities and requirements, including functional and security compliance standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and represent QA on technical calls and cross-functional communications.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in information technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
• Experience developing large-scale performance test rigs.
• Experience building internal tooling such as Excel add-ons, data sanitation services, or CLIs to support engineering and QA workflows.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 or other federal security compliance frameworks.
• Experience mentoring engineers and rolling out shared test frameworks across a large engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• QA Strategy & Framework Ownership: Own SteerBridge's software QA strategy across products and platforms, including testing frameworks, libraries, tools, test run times, and reporting and analytics.
• Compliance Validation: Partner with technical leads and Product Owners to verify that implementations correctly reflect System Design Documentation and PO priorities and requirements, and meet functional and security compliance standards prior to release.
• Framework Engineering: Maintain deep technical understanding of test framework internals and, where appropriate, develop extensions, plugins, fixtures, and similar layers to expand testing capability.
• Tooling & Enablement: Build tools such as Excel add-ons, data sanitation services, CLIs, and other utilities that make testing accessible and intuitive for engineers across SteerBridge.
• Cross-Team Bridging: Bridge gaps between teams and their services by building shared libraries and reusable QA components.
• Customer Service Culture: Model a customer service mindset in every engagement; support technical calls and communications across supported systems and approach hard problems with a positive, collaborative attitude.
• Prototyping & Innovation: Prototype new test vectors, approaches, tools, and methods, and stay current with industry trends to keep continuous delivery processes cutting-edge.
• Mentorship: Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in information technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Holidays

$140,000 - $160,000 a year

A salary commensurate with background and experience will be offered.

SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity - regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.