Software QA/Test Engineer

arcfield.com; United States; Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Retirement and savings benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Wellness programs

Job summary

Arcfield is seeking a Software QA/Test Engineer to join a hybrid team in Middletown, RI. The role blends hands-on testing with quality assurance across the SDLC within an Agile environment.

You will design test procedures, execute multiple test types, and maintain documentation. Candidates need 2–5 years of QA experience and a Bachelor’s in a technical field, with security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• 2–5 years of QA/Test engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.
• Strong problem-solving, testing and debugging skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication; able to work with remote teammates.

Responsibilities

• Analyze test requirements, develop test procedures and support interface testing.
• Perform unit testing and integration testing; maintain system documentation.
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and peer reviews.
• Execute automated, manual, regression, security and performance tests.
• Document defects with actionable bug reports and verify fixes.
• Review results, compile metrics and recommend follow-up actions.

Skills

QA testing

Agile/Scrum

Test case design

Bug reporting

Documentation

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IS / IT / Software Engineering

Job description

Role overview

A Software QA/Test Engineer position focused on enterprise business applications, blending hands-on testing with quality assurance inside an Agile environment. The role involves designing test procedures, executing multiple test types, and maintaining documentation across the software development lifecycle. It is a hybrid position based out of Middletown, RI.

Responsibilities

• Analyze test requirements, develop test procedures, and support interface testing for enterprise business applications
• Perform unit testing and software/system integration testing, while helping create and maintain system and procedural documentation
• Participate actively in Agile Scrum ceremonies and contribute to peer reviews of requirements, test cases, and related documentation
• Execute automated, manual, regression, security, and performance test cases as appropriate for each release
• Identify functional defects against established requirements, document clear bug reports, and validate fixes once they are resolved
• Review test results, compile metrics, and recommend follow-up actions based on observed patterns

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• Two to five years of QA/Test engineering experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance
• Strong problem-solving, application testing, and debugging capabilities
• Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with remote teammates
• Self-directed work style with the capacity to prioritize tasks independently and within a team

Nice to have

• Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs or projects

Benefits and work setup

• Hybrid schedule with regular on-site presence required in Middletown, RI
• Projected pay range of approximately $49,192 to $85,535, influenced by relevant experience, education, certifications, and applicable federal contract labor category
• Health insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off and holiday pay, plus retirement and savings benefits
• Learning and development opportunities along with wellness programs
• Employer is an equal opportunity federal government contractor