Senior Software QA Engineer

Kardow; Kansas City (MO); Remote; USD 111,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401(K)

Short Term Disability

Standard Basic Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

iCallidus is seeking a Senior Software QA Engineer to lead QA for the VA EHRM program, shaping QA strategy, test planning, and defect resolution across development teams. Location options include Washington, DC, Kansas, or remote, with a Public Trust clearance requirement.

You will drive performance, security, and compliance testing, mentor engineers, and ensure alignment with NIST, HIPAA, FISMA and VA standards while delivering test artifacts and metrics.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of QA/testing experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in QA tools, test automation frameworks, and defect tracking systems.
• Strong understanding of federal standards (NIST, HIPAA, FISMA) and VA testing requirements.
• Experience with Cerner (Oracle Health) EHR solutions and VA EHRM program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement software QA processes, methodologies, and standards.
• Develop test strategies, plans, and scripts covering unit, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing.
• Oversee test execution and defect resolution, ensuring VA standards compliance.
• Coordinate with developers, architects, and business analysts to validate requirements traceability.
• Lead performance, security, and compliance testing.
• Mentor QA engineers and provide technical leadership in test automation.

Skills

QA leadership

Test automation

Defect tracking

QA tools

Compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Cerner/Oracle Health

VA testing tools

Job description

The Senior Software QA Engineer leads quality assurance activities for the VA EHRM program, ensuring that applications, interfaces, and system components meet functional, performance, and compliance requirements. The role defines QA strategy, manages test planning and execution, and oversees defect resolution across development teams.

About iCallidus

Tech

At iCallidus, we are innovators harnessing the power of creative thinkers to develop, execute, and manage groundbreaking IT solutions. Our multidisciplinary team excels in cybersecurity, digital modernization, transformation, and strategic management, ensuring our clients stay ahead in a dynamic tech landscape. We prioritize user-centric designs, building secure, scalable, and efficient systems tailored to meet specific business needs. Our commitment to cost-effective solutions enables clients to achieve more without significant cost escalations. With a robust portfolio of successful projects across various sectors and a proven track record, we consistently deliver high-quality results, helping organizations enhance performance and security while embracing the future of technology.

Location: Washington, D.C., Kansas Or Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement software QA processes, methodologies, and standards.
• Develop test strategies, plans, and scripts covering unit, integration, system, regression, and user acceptance testing.
• Oversee test execution and defect resolution, ensuring compliance with VA standards.
• Coordinate with developers, architects, and business analysts to validate requirements traceability.
• Lead performance testing, security validation, and compliance testing.
• Mentor QA engineers and provide technical leadership in test automation and validation.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of QA and testing experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Expertise in QA tools, test automation frameworks, and defect tracking systems.
• Strong understanding of federal standards (NIST, HIPAA, FISMA) and VA testing requirements.
• Experience working with Cerner (Oracle Health) electronic health record solutions and prior involvement with the VA Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program is strongly preferred.

Deliverables

• The Senior Software QA Engineer shall deliver test strategies, test plans, and test cases for applications and systems.
• The Senior Software QA Engineer shall deliver test execution reports documenting test results and coverage.
• The Senior Software QA Engineer shall deliver defect tracking and resolution reports.
• The Senior Software QA Engineer shall deliver regression test results following system updates and patches.
• The Senior Software QA Engineer shall deliver performance and load testing reports validating scalability.
• The Senior Software QA Engineer shall deliver compliance validation reports ensuring alignment with VA and federal standards.
• The Senior Software QA Engineer shall deliver QA knowledge transfer and mentoring materials for junior engineers.

Clearance Requirement

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust / Moderate Risk clearance.

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• 401(K)
• Short Term Disability
• Standard Basic Life Insurance
• PTO

EEO Statement

iCallidus is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate because of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

Salary

$111,000 - $146,000 per year