Quality Assurance Specialist (US Citizen, Active Secret Clearance, Hybrid)

Powerhouse Institute Inc.; Arlington (VA); Híbrido; USD 80 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Powerhouse Institute Inc. is seeking a senior QA engineer with 8+ years in IT security and quality assurance. This full-time, hybrid role requires U.S. citizenship, an active secret clearance, and on-site presence in Washington DC and Arlington VA at least two days per week.

You will design, execute and automate tests, perform QA audits, and collaborate with developers to ensure compliant, high-quality software products.

Qualificações

• 8+ years of experience in IT security field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in quality assurance.
• Active secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• BS/BA degree or equivalent experience.

Responsabilidades

• Report to the Project Manager on the quality and condition of testing.
• Oversee the implementation and ensure efficiency systems.
• Plan, perform and oversee inspection and testing of products.
• Create, update and maintain QA test plans, suites and scripts.
• Exclusive responsibility: find the bugs in the software.
• Develop and implement test procedures for system development environments.
• Develop, maintain, and upgrade automated test scripts and architectures.
• Analyze test cases and provide regular progress reports.
• Ensure QA activities comply with regulatory requirements.
• Complete test cases for input validation and data verification.
• Assess software development process and recommend improvements.
• Review and suggest process/workflow improvements.
• Research software products for feasibility and features.
• Provide guidance and support to other developers and QA.

Conhecimentos

.NET

Azure DevOps

Software QA

Automated testing

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Formação académica

BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or equivalent

Ferramentas

Microsoft Test Manager (MTM)

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Description

NOTE: This opportunity is full-time employment position only (no 1099 or C2C engagements, or third parties or staffing agencies, please). The candidate MUST be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active secret clearance. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite (Washington DC and Arlington VA) support two days a week. Additional onsite support may be required based on program needs.

Daily Responsibilities

• Report to the Project Manager on a regular basis in regard to the quality and condition of the testing.
• 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 test plans, suites and scripts for the implementation of procedures to complete quality assurance testing.
• This role is exclusively responsible for finding the bugs in the software.
• Develop and implement procedures and test plans for assuring quality in a system development environment which supports databases and applications.
• Develop, maintain, and upgrade automated test scripts and architectures for application products. Write, implement, and report status for system test cases for testing.
• Analyze test cases and provide regular progress reports.
• Responsible for all activities involving QA and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Complete test cases to complete input validation and data verification.
• Complete assessment of how software development process is being implemented relative to the defined process and recommend methods to optimize the organization’s process.
• Review, recommend improvements, on processes, procedures, and workflows.
• Research software products for feasibility and feature-set.
• Provide guidance and support to other developers and QA.

Requirements

• Must of a U.S. Citizen (no dual status), as mandated by our government client.
• Must possess an active secret security clearance.
• Must be local to the DMV area.
• This is a hybrid role, and candidate must be available to be on-site (Washington DC and Arlington VA) at a minimum of 2 days per week.
• 8+ years of experience in the IT security field.
• 8+ years of professional experience in quality assurance is required.
• Expert knowledge and experience with .NET environments and Azure DevOps
• Must be able to design, implement, and conduct test and evaluation procedures to ensure system and business requirements are met.
• Expert QA knowledge is a must to evaluate, recommend, and implement automated test tools and strategies.
• Experience conducting QA audits, review and analysis of data and documentation.
• Expert knowledge and experience with Microsoft Test Manager (MTM), a major PLUS.
• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or 10 years of equivalent experience may be substituted for a 4-year degree.

Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. $80k - $95k.