Software Quality Assurance Engineer (Mid Level/Journeyman)

1. About Our Client:

The organization provides software solutions supporting one of the largest government agencies dedicated to serving United States Veterans and their families. It develops tools that administer critical benefit programs, ensuring timely, secure, and dignified service delivery to Veterans. The organization’s work incorporates cloud platforms, machine learning, and modern web technologies to enhance access to earned benefits.

2. About the Opportunity:

The Software Quality Assurance Engineer (Mid Level/Journeyman) will lead efforts to ensure software quality across multiple teams. This role focuses on designing and executing test strategies, elevating quality standards, and mentoring other QA professionals. The position requires a blend of technical expertise and a broad view of software quality, contributing directly to the effectiveness and reliability of software that supports Veteran services.

3. Responsibilities:

• Lead design and execution of comprehensive test strategies across workstreams and platforms

• Develop and maintain detailed test plans, test cases, and test data aligned with complex workflows and system architecture

• Manage defect identification, documentation, root cause analysis, and resolution tracking

• Act as a QA leader in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, design, and code reviews

• Mentor QA engineers and promote a culture of quality

• Evaluate and expand test automation frameworks and CI/CD testing pipelines

• Analyze user needs and environments to ensure alignment with architecture and accessibility standards

• Drive quality process improvements and introduce modern testing methodologies

• Communicate quality status, risks, and recommendations to stakeholders

4. Requirements:

• 2-5 years of software quality assurance experience with complex enterprise or government systems

• Expertise in test planning, test case design, defect lifecycle management, and release readiness

• Experience with Agile/Scrum and cross-functional collaboration

• Working knowledge of Appian is a significant plus

• Experience mentoring QA team members and standardizing processes

• Familiarity with cloud-based environments and modern web application architecture

• Proficiency with QA tools such as Jira and TestRail or equivalents

• Experience or knowledge in test automation tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright is a strong plus but not required

• Familiarity with Process Playbook is desirable but not required

• Experience with Section 508/accessibility testing highly desirable

• Prior work with federal or VA.gov digital services highly desirable

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or related technical field, or 8 additional years of experience instead of a degree

• Ability to obtain Background Investigation Clearance

5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• The pay range and compensation package for this role will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and other relevant factors.

6. Benefits & Perks

• Fully remote, full-time position with mission impact for Veterans

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with 80% employee premium coverage and 50% dependent coverage

• Basic Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability insurance fully covered

• 401(k) Safe Harbor Plan with full vesting and 4% company match

• Paid Time Off starting at 120 hours annually, increasing to 160 hours after five years

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Charity matching up to $250 annually plus additional organizational donations

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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