Quality Assurance Specialist
Core
Designing and implementing functional, integration, regression, and performance tests for UI and server-based applications to meet federal government quality standards.
Role type
Senior IC Quality Assurance Engineer
Builds
Production software testing frameworks and test suites for federal client applications
Domain
Federal Government / Software Quality Assurance
Required skills
Functional testing, Integration testing, Regression testing, Test case development, SQL query execution, Test management tools, Agile/Scrum, API testing (RESTful/SOAP), Defect tracking, Test planning
Preferred skills
Automated testing tools, LoadRunner, Java deployment, Linux, Docker/OpenShift, Appian, Section 508 Compliance testing
Technologies
SQL, RESTful APIs, SOAP APIs, Java, Linux, Docker, OpenShift, Appian, FitNesse, HPE LoadRunner
Responsibilities
Design and implement test plans and test cases from user stories. Execute functional, system, regression, and integration testing. Investigate causes of non-conforming software and define corrective actions. Track quality assurance metrics like defect densities. Liaise with developers and product managers to identify system requirements. Validate software release deployments.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC