Quality Assurance Specialist

Systems Plus, Inc.; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Plus, Inc. in Arlington, VA is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist for a full-time hybrid role. You will oversee test planning, execute and automate tests, and ensure regulatory compliance across government contracts.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years QA experience, with hands-on work in .NET environments and Azure DevOps, and a proven track record of improving software quality in fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or related IT discipline OR Allowable Substitution: Additional ten years of related professional experience can be substituted for a BS/BA degree.
• 8 years of professional experience in quality assurance is required.
• 8 years related in the IT security field.
• Expert QA knowledge to evaluate automated test tools and strategies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation and ensure efficiency systems.
• Plan, perform and oversee inspection and testing of products to ensure the quality deliverables.
• Create, update and maintain test plans, suites and scripts for the implementation of procedures to complete QA testing.
• Exclusively responsible for finding the bugs in the software
• Develop and implement procedures and test plans for assuring quality in a system development environment.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Software testing

Automation testing

Test plan development

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science or related IT field

Substitution: +10 years experience

Tools

.NET environments

Azure DevOps

Job description

Got the Government Contractor Blues? Looking for a company that cares and goes beyond just filling another contract billet? Well, look no further! Experience this family-oriented company that takes pride in you and will help you grow where your passions lie. Holding many Defense & Federal government contracts around the globe, with Systems Plus, you have the opportunity to take on new and evolving challenges, aim beyond what you think you are capable of, and work in collaborative, dynamic, and high-tempo environments.

Our employees are our most valued asset, and we invest in our people because we are in it for the long term. We are committed to your success and well-being and offer competitive benefits packages, salaries, bonus/award programs, and a high potential for professional growth and job opportunities worldwide.

Position Title

Quality Assurance Specialist

Position Type

Full-Time, Hybrid (This is a hybrid position and requires recurring onsite support twice a week. Additional onsite support may be required depending on the needs of the program. Locations include DC and Arlington VA.)

Position Location

Arlington, VA

Tracking Code

01211

Daily Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation and ensure efficiency systems.
• Plan, perform and oversee inspection and testing of products to ensure the quality deliverables.
• Create, update and maintain software quality assurance’s test plans, suites and scripts for the implementation of procedures to complete quality assurance testing.
• Exclusively responsible for finding the bugs in the software
• Develop and implements procedures and test plans for assuring quality in a system development environment which supports databases and applications.
• Develop, maintains, and upgrades automated test scripts and architectures for application products. Write, implement, and report status for system test cases for testing.
• Analyzes test cases and provide regular progress reports.
• Responsible for all activities involving quality assurance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Complete test cases to complete input validation as well as data verification
• Complete an assessment of how software development process is being implemented relative to the defined process and recommends methods to optimize the organization’s process.
• Ability to review, recommend improvements, on processes, procedures, and workflows
• Reporting to the Project Manager, regularly, with regard to the quality and condition of the testing
• Researching software products for feasibility and feature-set
• Provide guidance and support to other developers and QA.
• The requirements as stated above reflect industry standards.

Required Degree:

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Sciences, or related IT discipline OR Allowable Substitution: Additional ten (10) years of related professional experience can be substituted for a BS/BA degree.

Required Experience:

• 8 years of professional experience in quality assurance is required.
• 8 years related in the IT security field.
• A minimum of 8 (eight) years of professional experience in quality assurance is required.
• A minimum of 8 (eight) years related in the IT security field.
• Design, implements, and conduct test and evaluation procedures to ensure system and business requirements are met.
• Expert QA knowledge in order to evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and strategies.
• Conduct QA audits, reviews and analyzes data and documentation.
• Expert knowledge and experience with .NET environments and Azure DevOps
• The minimum experience and education requirements for this position are due to the complexity, at the project level, of the tasks at hand.

Required Clearance:

About Systems Plus

Systems Plus is headquartered in Rockville, MD with over 2 decades of experience providing Global Enterprise Management, Technology, Engineering and Professional services and solutions across Defense and Federal Civilian government sectors.

From Discovery to Delivery, Systems Plus brings a greater measure of confidence, commitment and value to our clients. With various Defense and Federal contracts across the United States, Europe and Pacific/Asia, we are driving innovation and excellence within the Special Operations Forces Components and Commands, Defense Health Agency, United States Air Force, United States Marine Corps, National Institute of Standards and Technology, House of Representatives and more.

Through our diverse portfolio of clients and capabilities we power vision and insight—discover what’s possible with a Small Business that thinks BIG!