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SAFe Agile Principal Software Quality Specialist

Bedford, MA, US • Posted 5 days ago • Updated 7 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $109,600.00 - 137,000.00 per year

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Skills

Relationship Building
API
Test Strategy
Embedded Systems
Sprint
User Stories
Apache Velocity
Process Optimization
Testing
Workflow
Lean Methodology
INSPECT
Coaching
Training
Collaboration
Product Engineering
Accountability
Continuous Improvement
Leadership
Agile
Art
Automated Testing
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Software Development Methodology
Risk-based Testing
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Analytical Skill
Communication
SAFE
Artificial Intelligence
Quality Assurance
ISO 9000
QMS
Insurance

Relationship Building
API
Test Strategy
Embedded Systems
Sprint
User Stories
Apache Velocity
Process Optimization
Testing
Workflow
Lean Methodology
INSPECT
Coaching
Training
Collaboration
Product Engineering
Accountability
Continuous Improvement
Leadership
Agile
Art
Automated Testing
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Software Development Methodology
Risk-based Testing
Microsoft Azure
DevOps
Analytical Skill
Communication
SAFE
Artificial Intelligence
Quality Assurance
ISO 9000
QMS
Insurance

Summary

The driving force behind our success has always been the people of AspenTech. What drives us, is our aspiration, our desire and ambition to keep pushing the envelope, overcoming any hurdle, challenging the status quo to continually find a better way. You will experience these qualities of passion, pride and aspiration in many ways - from a rich set of career development programs to support of community service projects to social events that foster fun and relationship building across our global community.

The Role
This role drives technical software quality and engineering excellence across the product lifecycle. You will ensure quality is built into development through modern engineering practices, defect prevention, and data-driven insights-all within an Agile/SAFe delivery model.

Your Impact
Technical Quality Engineering Leadership

Define and drive modern quality engineering practices across the SDLC, including shift-left testing, test automation, and continuous validation.
Partner with engineering teams to improve unit, integration, API, and end-to-end test coverage.
Establish scalable strategies for test automation frameworks, CI/CD quality gates, and release validation.
Ensure strong alignment between architecture, test strategy, and quality outcomes.
Promote best practices in code quality, testability, observability, and resiliency.
Drive adoption of quality engineering standards across distributed teams.

Quality Embedded in Agile / SAFe Delivery

Ensure quality practices are fully integrated into Agile and SAFe workflows, including backlog refinement, sprint execution, and PI planning.
Embed quality criteria into user stories, acceptance criteria, and Definition of Done
Align quality priorities with business value, customer impact, and delivery commitments.
Enable teams to apply risk-based testing and validation within fast-paced Agile cycles.
Support consistent application of quality standards across ARTs without slowing delivery velocity.

Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

Identify bottlenecks in development and testing workflows and implement lean, high impact improvements.
Drive continuous improvement cycles using retrospectives and Inspect & Adapt forums.
Improve flow efficiency, cycle time, and release predictability without compromising quality rigor.

Change Leadership & Quality Culture

Champion a quality-first engineering mindset across teams
Lead adoption of modern quality practices through coaching, training, and influence.
Collaborate across Product, Engineering, and Leadership to align quality with business outcomes.
Build a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Need

Bachelors degree required in a relevant technical field.
8-10+ years in Software Quality, Quality Engineering, or SDET leadership roles
Experience working in Agile/SAFe environments (ART-level preferred)
Strong hands-on experience in: Test automation frameworks and strategies, CI/CD pipelines and quality gates
Proven ability to drive engineering-led quality improvements at scale.
Deep understanding of SDLC, modern QA practices, and risk-based testing
Experience with Azure DevOps, or equivalent toolsets
Strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

SAFe experience or certification
Familiarity with observability or monitoring tools
Exposure to AI-driven quality engineering
Working knowledge of ISO/QMS

The salary range for this role is $109,600.00 - $137,000.00. This range represents what we in good faith believe is the range possible for base compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. This range may be modified in the future. This role is also eligible for bonus or variable incentive pay. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, charitable giveback day, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement benefits to eligible employees.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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